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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
Scott Gault and Brett Newlin discuss the USA M4-
Sep 01, 2011The USA Men’s four had a great race yesterday. Scott Gault and Brett Newlin of the M4- give a recap of the race, and share their take on the event. shivs [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
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
The M8+ Event
Sep 01, 2011The M8+ has always been a very special event. Here, Bryan Volpenhein previews the M8+ races, and shares his thoughts on what makes the event special and what it takes to win it.
Worlds Preview with Bryan Volpenhein
Aug 29, 2011Bryan Volpenhein, US Lightweight coach and Head Coach of the Oklahoma City High Performance Training Center (not to mention two-time Olympic medalist) gives us a taste for what to expect from the week ahead at the 2011 World Championships.
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
VIDEO: Practice at Karapiro
Oct 28, 2010Megan Kalmoe’s behind-the-scenes video of Practice at Karapiro
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
VIDEO: Team USA Arrives in New Zealand
Oct 25, 2010Watch Megan Kalmoe’s video on Team USA as they arrive in New Zealand.
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
