Special. That's a word for today. Despite all the chatter about the weather, my racing schedule was only slightly affected--positively, in fact, as I ended up racing my night time heat about 30 minutes earlier than the original time. Speed order events, however, were not so lucky (M2-, M2X, LM1X, LW1X, LM2-) and their racing … Continue reading NSR 1: Day one completed!
2011 YMCA Strong Kids Triathlon
This weekend, the USTC Women participated in the Princeton Family YMCA's Strong Kids Triathlon for the third straight year. A group of nineteen US athletes volunteered their Sunday morning to help time, cheer, photograph and direct the mini-triathletes as they raced their way to glory. As always, this was a wonderful event, and it meant … Continue reading 2011 YMCA Strong Kids Triathlon
2011 USRowing Golf Outing: SAVE THE DATE
I will golf in your foursome or be your caddy... my services are going to the highest bidder!! I have a mean long game... my short game needs work. --MK
On the Merits of Younger Men
Another week of training has blown by out here in San Diego (we have been here for four weeks already? What!?) and we are clipping along. Half of the camp contingent is "hanging and banging" in Oklahoma City for another week while California Camp continues on at full tilt at the OTC. We had some … Continue reading On the Merits of Younger Men
the Passing of Hart Perry
As most of the rowing community knows by now, W. Hart Perry passed away on February 3. Hart was a friend and mentor, and a leader in our sporting community. His vision for the sport of rowing in the United States has provided athletes at all levels new and exciting opportunities to compete internationally, while … Continue reading the Passing of Hart Perry
Power and Grace Calendar Sales… continued
It's been a big week for calendar sales in and around Princeton. On Thursday night, a group of the PTC women hit the streets in freezing temperatures outside the Princeton Running Company in order to pitch calendars. The superstar of this event was cox Ariel Frost, who ended up selling more calendars than anyone else … Continue reading Power and Grace Calendar Sales… continued
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 