The Quad in Boston

Another delayed update following a period of high activity.  I have been training in Boston the last three and a half weeks after a brief stent with some buddies in Philadelphia.  It has been a great experience and the coaching and level of athleticism is some of the best I have ever experienced.  I think the best way to start would be an introduction of some of the other people who have hands in the quad project.

Margot Shumway is our coach at Riverside and I am continually impressed by her level of devotion and the skill and focus she brings to our training.  I would list her as one of the most skilled coaches of my rowing career and am very thankful that she has taken this project on.  Margot is a two time Olympian with several national team experiences and is responsible for our day-to-day planning in Boston.

Scott Wisniewski is the high performance coach at Vesper and has played a big part in working with Margot and has put forth an offer for support however we may need it.  Scott has coached a number of boats and athletes internationally for years.

Pete Alter is the youngest athlete in our group, but also the one with the most international sculling experience.  Pete went to the University of Pittsburgh and rowed there for all four years.  This year, Pete finished 5th in the light men's single at NSR I, 1st in the light men's double at NSR 2x, and 9th in the light men's double at World Cup II in Dourney Lake, England.  Pete trains at Vesper most of the year in Philadlphia.

Andrew Hashway is the elder statesman at 28 and was a member of the US lightweight 8+ last year that raced at the World Championship Regatta.  Hash went to Marist College and has been on the lightweight sculling scene with me for the last few years.  This year he finished 2nd in the lightweight single at NSR I and 2nd in the light men's double at NSR II.  Hash trains at Riverside in Boston most of the year.

Jacob Georgeson is a graduate of Boston College and also trains out of Riverside Boat Club.  Jake finished 6th in the light single this year at NSR I and 2nd in the light double at NSR II.  Like me, Jake has never raced internationally on behalf of the US.

Stroke to bow: Me, Pete, Hash, and Jake with Margot in the background.

Training in Boston has always been a pleasure and this time is no different.  I am staying with Jake and his girlfriend and they have been outstanding hosts.  Riverside has done a great job of providing us with the resources we need, and the rowing community as a whole in Boston has been helpful and generous.

We are gearing up for US Senior Trials, which start August 5th.  There should be one or two other very quick entries in our event and we are excited for some great racing.  I never get to race enough and I feel such great anticipation for each one.  Bazoom!

Just playing around!