We finally got to take it down the course yesterday in our Heat for day one/two of racing. This was a big day for us, as--true to US training tradition--we had yet to do a full 2k in our lineup. What happened wasn't ideal, but I think that we handled it as well as we … Continue reading Racing: Day One v.2.0
House Arrest
Today was an exercise in patience, planning and flexibility. Due to "spectacularly crappy" conditions at the course, the W4X was on house arrest today, completing all of our pre-race work here at the hotel. We were lucky enough to avoid an early trip down and back to the course (without getting a row in), and … Continue reading House Arrest
Getting in to the Groove
Alright, we're several days in to our training at Karapiro. We've all settled in to a routine around the hotel and the race course, and it goes a little something like this: Breakfast at the hotel opens around 6:30. Sarah likes to sleep in, so I usually head out to breakfast as soon as I … Continue reading Getting in to the Groove
Getting to Know Your W4X : Natalie Dell
So it's been a while since I've raced a big boat internationally (five years!?), and getting back in to the swing of "things" and remembering how to operate within a team dynamic has proven to be an exercise in faith, patience, hilarity and insanity. The particular breed of crazy that abounds within the 2010 W4X … Continue reading Getting to Know Your W4X : Natalie Dell
News from the Other Side
Selection for 2010 has come to an end and we are through to the other side of the Naming Date. As of this afternoon, I have been nominated to the 2010 World Championship Team for a seat in the W4X. Congratulations to all of my teammates who survived the onslaught of 1500m pieces over the … Continue reading News from the Other Side
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
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 