This is something I have been meaning to post for a while, and haven't found the right time to do it. Today we had a side by side workout in the pairs, and it got me thinking about my team, my teammates, and what it means to me to be a part of this team. I … Continue reading The Hammer
How to Make the Olympic Team
There are few things that are weirder than trying to explain to a stranger than how our Olympic Team is selected. Because we are a team sport with both small boats and big boats, we have to run a set of selection procedures that can accommodate events with one or two people, and also four … Continue reading How to Make the Olympic Team
The Truth About My Bank Accounts v2.0
It's been some time since I first posted about the financial situation I found myself in as a returning veteran and Olympic medalist on the US Rowing Team. The post caused a lot of feelings for a lot of people, not all of which were positive or supportive. For every message of support I got, … Continue reading The Truth About My Bank Accounts v2.0
Breaking the Curse
It's been a few weeks since our race in Aiguebelette, and I've had some time to reflect on the 2015 season. If you've read my writing over the past few months you know that this year didn't go exactly the way I had hoped. Like any other season I've had with the National Team, there … Continue reading Breaking the Curse
The Last One
image credit ©row2k It's the evening before the W4X A Final at the 2015 World Championships. I have just a few more hours left of the 2015 season, and as a member of the 2015 USA Women's Quad. This week has had its ups and downs - but I'd say that the Quad has gotten … Continue reading The Last One
In to the Unknown
It's the night before our heat at the 2015 World Championships. As I wrote in my last post, I'm back in the women's quad for this year's Worlds, and this is going to be my fifth season in this event. I've taken a lot of strokes in the women's quad, starting way back in 2007 when … Continue reading In to the Unknown
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 