Tag Archives: Fluidesign

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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Training Update: Back on the water!

Posted on July 5, 2021 by

May and June have been a busy month. Getting used to this summer-only rowing season is challenging. So many little muscles that are hard to train on land! Continue reading →

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Spring Showers Bring New Boats

Posted on April 11, 2021 by camckenna

Here she is: my new aquamarine beauty. A 2020 Fluidesign BlueMax. Continue reading →

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Winter Training: Rinse, Repeat

Posted on March 6, 2021 by camckenna

This year’s winter training felt more like a slog than other years. As I write, I’m definitely growing tired of early morning grinding on the rowing machine. I see sunny, blue skies. It’s just cold–very cold. 30F with a feels like 21F. I’m not hardy enough for that kind of rowing. Continue reading →

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If You Give a Rower a Boat…

Posted on November 1, 2020 by camckenna

Training resumes. This month, I joined CrossFit, almost got a new boat, and rowed an 8+. Continue reading →

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The Curse of the Regatta

Posted on November 6, 2013 by camckenna

Inevitability, when a regatta approaches, mother nature seems to conspire against me. Saturday & Sunday I’ll be racing in Deland. Saturday will be my first head race in the 1x. Sunday will be the 15k. I’m renting a boat, a … Continue reading →

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