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My Boat Got an Upgrade & Other Training Notes

Posted on August 26, 2022 by camckenna

May ended with a big question mark. The good news is I haven’t had any problems since then. Even better: an awesome Fluidesign birthday present. Continue reading →

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Holiday Challenge 2021

Posted on December 23, 2021 by camckenna

I don’t always do the Holiday Challenge, but I figured for my goals in 2022 it’s a good start.​ I set a goal for 15k a day. Continue reading →

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Home, Sweet Rowing Home

Posted on July 5, 2020 by camckenna

I officially rejoined a club again this week. It’s only singles, there’s no space for my 1x in the boathouse, and I have to get approved to row the good singles, so I’m car topping still… But I am so … Continue reading →

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March 2020: 31 Days That Rocked the World

Posted on March 31, 2020 by camckenna

When I began March, I thought I’d try making short diary entries throughout the month rather than dumping all at the end. I had no idea this would be a fortuitous decision, as coronavirus interrupted our daily lives and routine. Continue reading →

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The Rowing Training Rollercoaster Rides On

Posted on June 1, 2019 by camckenna

May’s goal was endurance, strength, and working “the middle,” the anaerobic threshold. I scheduled 44 workouts (erging and strength training combined) and achieved 77% of those. Four sessions modified for time. The completion rate doesn’t include the four sessions of … Continue reading →

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April Rowing, Gains Be Showing

Posted on April 27, 2019 by camckenna

After a rollercoaster winter training, I finally had a whole month that went according to plan! Hurray! I wrote a four-week training schedule with 35 total sessions. I managed to accomplish 77% of them. When I had to sacrifice, weightlifting … Continue reading →

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Saddle up for Winter Training

Posted on December 9, 2018 by camckenna

The worst part about being “off” from training is getting back into the routine. My first session back started with weightlifting. I imagine Steve Urkel could have challenged me to the overhead press and won. I hit the weights much … Continue reading →

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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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Gobble, Gobble: A Bunch of Turkeys at the Head of the Giblet

Posted on November 23, 2014 by camckenna

The Fluidesign 4x is ping-ponging down the course: left, right, left, right. The starboard oars have whacked two buoys, jarring the rhythm, and there’s a turn approaching. The glasses are fogging; it’s hard to judge the distance. And still we ping-pong, … Continue reading →

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