2012
Olympic Games Feature Coverage
A first day in the shoes of a first timerMy Dad and I arrived early yesterday morning (very early east coast time) at Heathrow. Immediately upon walking out of the jetway, my Dad and I are approached by two very friendly British men wearing bright pink "London 2012 Volunteer" polos and carrying a sign saying "USA". » more
Traveling as an AthleteAs an Olympic athlete, I have traveled quite a bit in my day; to international competitions, training camps, home for the holidays across country and then back again. » more
If you like the weather you'll love the foodWhen we arrived two days ago we were dumped head first into the cold pool that is the Olympic experience. The plunge was especially shocking because of how tired we were from the red eye over the Atlantic. » more
One Week From The Opening Ceremonies!Not much has changed since I last posted. The rowing village and the course are still pretty empty, so not much new to report on. However, we did see Matthew Pinsent this morning and he shared with us that the huge towers on either side of the course are going to be connected by a SEVEN TON wire. » more
row2k Starting Five: Canada's Brian Price"The challenge of trying to be the best in my club, then province, then the big jump to the National Team was one that always enticed me. I always just wanted to see how good I could be at coxing." » more
row2k Starting Five: Australia's Francis Hegerty"I would tell younger rowers to understand that rowing is a sport that I believe can't be done in halves. If you're serious about rowing you need to commit 100% or you will never get out of it what you need or want, as rowing rewards those who are willing to put in the hours and constantly look to challenge themselves, improve and compete." » more
First 24: Ralph Lauren, the Rowing Village, and a LetterWow. The past 24 hours have already been amazing, and we've only just arrived in London! I'm about to shut my eyes after an action-packed but thoroughly awesome day that started in New Jersey and is ending here under my beautiful Olympic-sport comforter here at the Rowing Olympic Village.
We hopped on a red-eye at Newark last night, and » more
First day at the race courseToday was our first day of training in London. We are actually not living in the main athlete village until after all our racing is completed. » more
All Settled In: Olympic Rowing VillageToday marked our first full day here and things are…empty. We were one of the first teams to arrive, both from the US and in the Rowing Village. Our flight from Newark was short and simple thankfully and the welcoming committee at London-Heathrow Airport was very friendly even at 6:20 am. » more
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