1. What inspired you to go to your first rowing practice; was there anything memorable about it?
My first rowing practice was at Oregon State. It was actually structured as a class for PE credit, so I had to go or I wouldn't pass. I signed up because the freshman coach, Matt Imes, kept calling me and bugging me about it. I guess he was a good recruiter.
2. Was there a practice, race or other event when you fell in love with the sport, or when you knew you might not be too bad at rowing? When you thought you could make the national team?
I really learned to love, appreciate, and be good at rowing very gradually. I wanted to be on the national team as a college rower, but I didn't really have an idea of what it would take to get there. I guess I always thought I could make the national team and I'm just lucky that I actually could.
3. Best race/practice, worst race/practice?
We try to make every race and practice better than the last, but the first time I raced in the eight at the 2005 world championships stands out in my mind. I think I have had and will have better races, but at the time it was way better than anything I was used to. I don't like to think of practices as being bad If I get something out of them, but the least enjoyable practice I can remember is rowing 18 miles in a pair with my partner on the square the entire time and our coach yelling through the megaphone. He said to keep going until we did 20 strokes in a row without tapping blades and I think it took us the whole 18 miles to get it.
4. Best/Anything you've done in the sport no one knows about?
No comment.
5. Any/Most important advice for young rowers?
Rowing is a team sport. Keep an open mind and try to make the best of every row regardless of conditions, equipment, or teammates. Listen to your coach and cooperate with your team. The easier it is for them to work with you the easier it will be for you and your team to improve.
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