Well, 2013 has been a hell of a year. For both of my goes at Post-Olympic years, both have packed a serious punch. There's something about coming off of an Olympic performance -- whether good or bad -- there's a sort of self-assurance that nothing coming at you can possibly be more stressful or more … Continue reading Moving On
March: In Memoriam
Often resented for offering us little aside from Daylight Saving and tax preparation, March is sometimes overlooked as that awkward month between winter training and launch of spring racing season. It can leave a lot to be desired from the standpoint of an outdoor sport athlete with its characteristically unpredictable weather, but this year March … Continue reading March: In Memoriam
Two Minutes
August 9, 2008: The day of my Olympic heat in the women's double. After much preparation and anticipation, Ellen and I launched and headed in to the warm up area of the Shunyi Olympic park to execute our pre-race warm up and get ready for our Olympic debut. Things went fairly well and we had … Continue reading Two Minutes
NSR 2: Good Morning!
Well hello there! It was a beautiful day for racing this morning at Mercer (finally). Gevvie and I came away with a win in the Time Trial by a margin of .03. That's some tight racing, but we'll take it! I was happy to see all of the USTC doubles packed in to the top … Continue reading NSR 2: Good Morning!
The Haps as of Late
Hello out there, rowing fans. August was a crazy busy month and as much as I've wanted to take time to reflect a bit on the many milestones and events that have come to pass, I just haven't had time. Here's a rundown on what I've been up to. NSR III Margot and I got … Continue reading The Haps as of Late
The Lucerne Letdown
Today was my first day of almost normal sleep after having been back in the US for two and a half days. Despite my best efforts, staying up past about 7:00 has been a challenge over the past few days, but now that I'm due at the boathouse at regular practice times, motivation to sleep … Continue reading The Lucerne Letdown
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 