Checking it Down
Ride Backwards Statement on 2022 Masters Nationals Boycott
I just got back from vacation in Michigan. Digging into emails and catching up on the goings-on in the rowing communi...
Fail Again, Fail Better – Erg Life
32' REDLINE – Thurs. Oct. 28
~ 6-7K worth of work 18/22 s/mAlternating between stroke rates every 4 min 4’ at an 18,...
What does "Ride Backwards" mean?
Riding backwards is a term that firefighters use on the job to refer to their position on the crew. To say you ride b...
The Erg, it works
Erging, there is no substitute...
Wanted to take a minute and say how much I love the erg, and this workout i...
2K TEST 3-13-21 – POST-RACE THOUGHTS
This past year has been a slog. One that required a different type of dedication than I was used to. Dedication to th...
Thinking About the Great Ones – Coaches
Someone recently asked a question on Instagram about how a good coach motivates their athletes. This got me thinking ...
Message from the Fool
This message has taken me a bit longer to write than planned, but I wanted to get all the Fools Fest Sprints merch a...
A Year Later - Lessons Learned
It's been a wild ride, filled with uncertainty, self-doubt, frustration, inspiration, gratitude, successes, failures,...
Unpacking Worlds
...The rivalry is real, but it ends once you stand up. Does losing suck? YES. Are we happy when we get crushed, not p...
300
I don't want 1000 bot followers. Someone told me you can actually buy followers! INSANE! I'll take the 300 ALL DAY. S...
For the Love of Design
I was and still am in it for the love of design. For the joy of making something really cool, something that is meani...
It Takes a Village
Wrapping up the fall rowing season in Northern Michigan at the Fountain Point Classic on Lake Leelanau. Sitting here ...