1. What inspired you to go to your first rowing practice; was there anything memorable about it?
The first rowing practice I ever went to was in high school when I visited the University of Washington to see if rowing was something I even wanted to pursue. My dad and I got up at 4:30am to make a 6:00am Saturday practice. It was the middle of February, freezing cold, and raining; I couldn't feel my face for the entire launch ride. But I absolutely loved every minute of it and couldn't wait to start in the fall.
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?
The first time I thought I might not be too bad at rowing was the summer of 2009 when I tried out for the U23 National Team. I had a fair amount of success on my collegiate team (University of Washington), but going into a new and very unfamiliar environment pushed my rowing to a higher level. Rowing with new people, under new coaches, and in a high pressure situation, then being successful, showed me I wasn't too bad. This also bought me the chance to come to Princeton and train with the team, which has obviously become an invaluable opportunity.
The belief that I could make the National Team is something that would change day to day. Going into selection for Karapiro (2010), Bled (2011), and then the Olympics, I was just happy to be "in the mix." I figured that if I at least got a seat race, I had a shot.
3. Best race/practice, worst race/practice?
My best race is the 2011 World Rowing Championships in Bled. Racing internationally is always such a fantastic experience and this was no different. The race was so much fun, especially since we were with all the teams from the very beginning. I still love looking at pictures from the race and seeing all of our race faces because it brings me back to that day.
My worst race would have to be the spare pair race at the NCAA Championships my freshman year (2007). We started with an amazing first 800m - just flew off the line. Then we had some..uh... steering issues. We didn't have toe steering and when some mismatching occurred, we somehow ended up in the warm-up lane. The safety launches were yelling at as, we were yelling at each other, and eventually we flipped. There were some tears, but the following year I rowed with the same partner at Club Nationals and had a much better time!
4. Best/Anything you've done in the sport no one knows about?
I have never flipped a single... yet!
5. Any/Most important advice for young rowers?
My best advice to young rowers is to know that there is always a new level you can push yourself too. Whether it be aggression, fitness, technical precision, you can always grow as a rower - just make sure you are open to it and willing to put in the time. Hard work, focus, and will power go a long way.
Birthplace: Glendale, Calif.
Hometown: University Place, Wash.
Current Residence: Princeton, N.J.
Club Affiliation: USRowing Training Center – Princeton
Began Rowing: University of Washington, 2006
Date of Birth: 12/3/87
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 175
High School: Curtis Senior High School
Undergraduate Education: University of Washington, B.A. Biology-Physiology, 2010
Occupation: Membership Intern; Sales Associate
Employer: USRowing; Princeton Running Company
Current Coaches: Tom Terhaar, Laurel Korholz, Annie Kakela
Years on National Team: Four – 2009, Under 23; 2010-12, Senior
International Results: Won bronze in the quadruple sculls at the 2012 Samsung World Rowing Cup II...Took silver in the quadruple sculls at the 2011 World Rowing Championships...Took bronze in the four at the 2010 World Rowing Championships...Took silver in the eight at 2009 World Rowing Under 23 Championships.
National Results: Won the double sculls at the 2011 USRowing Elite Nationals...Placed 11th in the varsity eight at the 2009 and 2010 NCAA Championships...Won the senior pair and intermediate pair at the 2008 USRowing Club National Championships...Won the varsity four at the 2008 NCAA Championships.
Personal: Adrienne enjoys running, doing crossword puzzles, traveling, watching movies, painting and listening to music…She was named to the 2009 and 2010 All-Pac-10 Conference First Teams, and to the 2009 and 2010 Pac-10 All-Academic teams...Adrienne was a 2009 First-Team DI All-American…She was also the 2010 University of Washington team captain…She lists her most memorable sporting achievement as making up more than a boatlength in the last 500 meters to win the varsity four at the 2008 NCAA Championships, capping an undefeated season… After rowing, she hopes to become a sports medicine doctor.
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