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Head of the Hooch 2021

Posted on November 22, 2021 by camckenna

This post is three weeks late because I had to be in the right head space to write.
The week before planned departure for the Head of the Hooch, my Grandma took a turn. I wasn’t sure I would be racing. Continue reading →

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2021 Masters Nationals-Day 4

Posted on August 16, 2021 by camckenna

I wrap up Master’s Nationals with 3 medals, two golds and a bronze, plus one 5th place in the final.  Continue reading →

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2021 Masters Nationals-Day 3

Posted on August 14, 2021 by camckenna

ally something clicks. Maybe it’s our coxswain calling about gaining seats and trying to catch a boat. Maybe it’s knowing the end is coming. Continue reading →

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Preparing for Masters Nationals

Posted on August 11, 2013 by camckenna

In the days leading up to Wednesday, there are tons of details to take care of.  Today, we addressed the boats.  As one club rower put it today, “Boats are the worst part of rowing.  They are a hassle! And … Continue reading →

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Rowing Gains and Losses

Posted on August 4, 2013 by camckenna

Eleven days until the end of my journey begins.  Here lies one year’s worth of work. When I began my rowing blog, about a month into training, I took some measurements: July 29, 2012 Age: 28   Weight: 155   Waist: 30 … Continue reading →

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“Boys in the Boat” Review

Posted on June 15, 2013 by camckenna

Trolling Amazon Kindle led me to discover this new rowing book: Curious, I downloaded and read in two days. The author traces the journey of the seventh seat, Joe Rantz, from a young boy to his Olympic glory. Brown has … Continue reading →

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