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Sep 03, 2011The end result is what matters here, not how hard you tried, and so with the deepest respect to my competitors, and with the full appreciation of just how hard I tried, I can say with authority that it really, really sucked. – Brian de Regt
The Morning After…Olympic Qualification
Sep 01, 2011Qualification changes things. It adds a dimension to racing and advancement at the World Championships that just isn’t present the the other two years of the quadrennium. – Megan Kalmoe
Traveling as a Lightweight
Aug 23, 2011Any kind of traveling is tough as a lightweight, but air cross-continental travel can be brutal.
A Race for the Ages
Nov 06, 2010“It feels good to go fast! It’s been a few years since I’ve been in the big boat, the men’s eight, and I’m happy to be back.” – Brett Newlin
On Mental Preparation
Nov 06, 2010“We KNOW that we can power through any doubts or pain, because we already visualized it on land!” – Jamie Redman
Waiting for the Wind
Nov 05, 2010“Lucky for us, the wind is supposed to die down by the time the Finals roll around on the weekend. But if not, no worries! We have trained in worse.” – Jamie Redman
Two Down, One to Go
Nov 04, 2010“One last race. The Final A of the Women’s Heavyweight Quad” – Sarah Trowbridge
Our Heats and Repechage
Nov 04, 2010“Great Britain, New Zealand, Italy, Greece and France are in the finals. These are all great crews. It will be a great challenge for us, and we are looking forward to it!” – Guiseppe Lanzone
Bon Appetit: Dining at Lake Karapiro
Nov 03, 2010“Preparing a meal for almost a thousand people is no easy feat. And it’s a scientific fact that athletes can eat twice as much as any mere mortal.” – Jamie Redman
The Friends Along the Way
Nov 03, 2010“It’s funny that not all of the best teammates are the best rowers. There have been many guys that have not made the top boats at the programs I have been at that I look up to. ” – Jimmy Sopko
The Wind at Karapiro
Nov 02, 2010“We all knew Karapiro, the beautiful lake where the 2010 World Championships are taking place, would be windy.” – Sarah Trowbridge
A “Rest” Day
Oct 31, 2010“In terms of a “rest” day, we may have missed the target. In the process, though, I had one of the top ten days of my life.” – Matt Muffelman
Traveling to New Zealand and the First Week
Oct 29, 2010“It’s going to be a tough regatta but this is what we train for.” – Guiseppe Lanzone
A Day in the Life
Oct 28, 2010“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.” – Megan Kalmoe
Round Two and the Definition of Bad Rows
Oct 28, 2010“One of the main reasons I decided to be a math major In college was so I wouldn’t have to write too many papers to graduate. I’m not promising the most riveting blogs in the world here, but hopefully I can give you guys some insight as to what’s going on with Team USA in New Zealand.” – Jimmy Sopko
The First Row
Oct 25, 2010“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: the first row sets the tone for the regatta.” – Matt Muffelman
Holy Cow, We Leave Tomorrow!
Oct 20, 2010“The last few days have been spent building to a crescendo of effort, speed, and pain.” – Matt Muffelman
Introducing Matt Muffelman’s New Blog
Oct 11, 2010“If you’ve ever seen the movie The Jerk with Steve Martin where he explains to his girlfriend how the first day felt like a week, and the second day seemed like five days… that’s how this summer has unfolded.” – Matt Muffelman
Brian de Regt’s (Rowing) World Cup Thoughts Part 2
Jul 07, 2010Lets talk about a lightweight obsession: Food. -Brian de Regt
Brian de Regt’s (Rowing) World Cup Thoughts Part 1
Jul 05, 2010While I write regularly to my supporters, a lot of it has to do with the day to day challenges of rowing, but it also means that a lot of the random, funny, and weird stuff that happens while you’re traveling and racing around Europe gets forgotten. I thought this might be a great opportunity to try to remember all of the random sweet things that have happened so far.
Mike Altman’s Weight-making Guide
May 27, 2010Download Mike Altman’s Weight-making Guide with helpful race preparation strategies, travel tips and information on common mistakes to avoid.
Coach Kaehler on National Team Strength Training
May 06, 2010“I believe that when a rowing strength program is well designed it serves to reduce overuse injuries and to increase the strength and power of the rowing stroke.” – Bob Kaehler
