Well, there's a lot of gossip flying around about the recent changes that have taken place at PTC. There's nothing I can do about that, but I can make a few simple points here about what is changing. On Tuesday morning, all of the USRowing Training Center athletes--men, women, and lightweights--were informed of the changes … Continue reading Changes at PTC
SATURDAY: Franz Josef Glacier
We arrived at Franz Josef on Friday night with plans to take a half-day walk on the Glacier the following morning. We had our first truly dive-inn experience at the Chateau Franz. There was some hobo charm about the place, but mostly it was a notch below all the other places we have stayed so … Continue reading SATURDAY: Franz Josef Glacier
2010 USRowing Meet and Greet
On Saturday, we had a grand old time in standard USRowing fashion at the Caspersen Boathouse for our annual meet and greet. We got our gear packages, hung out with our visiting Iraqi friends, and chowed on some delicious BBQ food. The W4X apparently made an impression on our visitors, as we got a cheer … Continue reading 2010 USRowing Meet and Greet
My Love Letter to USRowing Athletes RE: HPC Elections
Hello Team, As you know, it is time to vote in the USRowing elections for HPC Athlete Representatives. Marcus has already sent out one mass email, so I’m sorry to come through with another one, but I wanted to say a few words about why I am running to be your HPC Athlete Rep, and … Continue reading My Love Letter to USRowing Athletes RE: HPC Elections
Home Sweet Home: Training at PTC
One of the simplest ways to introduce outsiders into our niche of the elite athletics community is to create a basic understanding of one of the most fundamental elements of the sport that we as athletes may at times take for granted: the training facilities. I know that I am guilty of complaining about not … Continue reading Home Sweet Home: Training at PTC
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 