I have survived another year. And so for the second consecutive year, I celebrated my birthday in the middle of a trip with the senior national team. Birthday festivities yesterday for the big 2-6 included: rowing, getting a butt massage, wearing a pretty green and purple t-shirt with a peacock on it, and trying to … Continue reading Birthday Wishes…and Heats
Is it Wednesday Yet?
We had a great day in Poznan today for a couple of shorter rows. The water was flat and quick in race direction for our morning work and then again for our steady state this afternoon, which was a nice change from the 18mph wind we had yesterday (complete with Polish whitecaps, which are just … Continue reading Is it Wednesday Yet?
What’s That Smell?
Going in to day four of our trip to Poland, the time is upon us to undertake one of most important tasks of an elite athlete in pursuit of a World Championship medal: laundry. Though the necessity of clean laundry on a trip like this one is largely negotiable for the majority of our teammates-- … Continue reading What’s That Smell?
Uwaga!
My favorite Polish word, and also my only Polish word. It's all over signage here and as best I can tell translates as "danger!" or "caution!" Probably a good one to have in the vocabulary, and doubtless will come in handy on the race course before this regatta is through. I personally have not had … Continue reading Uwaga!
We Have Arrived
Greetings from the lobby of the hotel in Poland. We had an overnight from EWR yesterday to Berlin and then took a 4 hour bus ride from the airport to Poznan. I'm about ready to not be sitting down indoors anymore, but am too tired to not go to bed in about 5 minutes. We've … Continue reading We Have Arrived
Wrapping it Up
The final countdown has begun before our departure to Poland. I can't believe we leave on Friday! This year has absolutely flown by. It seems like just the other day Ellen and I were sneaking into the boathouse after coming back from Beijing to get a workout in before we were supposed to be "back". … Continue reading Wrapping it Up
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 