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June-December 2012: I trained solo in the single, joining up with other athletes whenever it was convenient. No erg testing and unimpressive results in head races. My primary focus was on school and work. I stopped coaching (lots of crying for that one).
January 2013: I join up with Conal's group again for the coaching and structure - the break was good. I set the American record in meters rowed in an hour on the erg for my age and weight class. I set a new PR on my 2K, 10 strokes, and one minute tests.
February 2013: I win Ergomania.
March 2013: I win the lightweight 1x at Elk Lake Spring Regatta. I travel to Philadelphia for my Spring Break and row with the men of Malta Boat Club. I have a blast with my host David Smith and new buddies Colin Ethridge, Sam Cunningham, Brandon Eck, and Shane Madden. We make boats go fast. I got sick. Gross.
April 2013: I bandit race NSR I, deciding to go a week before the regatta. DOS hooks me up with a boat, a ride, and all the love I need to finish 3rd overall. Best finish ever for me in the 1x at that regatta. It was great to see Hugh McAdam win - three years ago we were both in the D-Final at NSR I 2010 and now we are together in the A-Final. Hugs and kisses to all my old homies.
May 2013: Now I am keeping my head down, working my ass off. In three weeks, I will be back in Philadlphia trying to make a lightweight 4x to trial this summer. All the right men should be there, we just need to test out the combinations and have a coach pull the trigger on the lineup. Getting faster, smaller, stronger!
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| Final at NSR I. Roaring for a donut! But seriously, thanks for the donuts, DOS! |
