Monthly Archives: July 2018

Rhythm of the Work

Posted on July 27, 2018 by camckenna

It’s hard to believe two months are left until FISA worlds.  Let that sink in. Two months. Training hit another smooth ride after a month-long blip. The theme has been “finding a rhythm.” Numbers show I’m regaining ground and speed. Caelan … Continue reading →

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Gosh, Erg Tests Hurt.

Posted on July 20, 2018 by camckenna

The training week began with a planned 1k test Friday morning. You’d think with all that lead time, I’d have a testing strategy mapped out. Hahaha. Why I couldn’t wrap my head around a 1k when a 2k is so … Continue reading →

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Even Rowers Have Nightmares

Posted on July 15, 2018 by camckenna

The other night: It was the women’s A 1x at World Masters. I’d drawn a horrible heat with TWO of my rowing friends in it, Doc H and Superwoman. I was rowing a third friend’s boat, the Prana. (In real … Continue reading →

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Hitting a Motivational Pit

Posted on July 9, 2018 by camckenna

Defeating personal demons is the biggest competition in rowing training. Everyone has them. They lurk around every stroke, waiting to eat you up. Last week I hit a downer. Here I am, putting all this effort into training, and only … Continue reading →

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