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Head of the Hooch 2019: Mission Accomplished or Unfinished Business?

Posted on November 4, 2019 by camckenna

The last of the great fall regattas has come and gone. Ridiculous current made for some fast times and some crazy competition. Continue reading →

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5 Things I Learned Rowing Solo and 5 Things I Miss About Rowing Teams

Posted on April 30, 2019 by camckenna

Someone asked me if I found it challenging to go from the team to training alone. Answer: definitively, yes. I’ve been thinking about the dynamic of a rowing team vs. rowing solo. Continue reading →

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Miles Before Speed

Posted on October 16, 2013 by camckenna

I substituted in another boat this week. I didn’t mean to be rude, but when asked how it was, I answered, “It wasn’t a good workout. I’m going to have to go home and erg.” Which led to this reputation … Continue reading →

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Light at the end of the tunnel?

Posted on January 20, 2013 by camckenna

Midway into January I feel like I’ve slumped.  Both at rowing, where I can’t keep my back straight and engaged (which is causing me to dip forward at the catch, lose power and possibly check the boat), but on land … Continue reading →

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Nearing a goal

Posted on August 22, 2012 by camckenna

Yesterday morning I ran 3 miles without stopping.   A snail crossing molasses could run faster than me, but I kept on it.  5k here I come! It’s been tough to log water time lately.   We’ve had thunderstorms in … Continue reading →

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Goal #1 Obtained!

Posted on August 18, 2012 by camckenna

Before I headed out the door for the Saturday row (rained out), I stepped on our scale.    150.4!   Amazing!  Even after eating ice cream with chocolate syrup! My new theory:  eat something awful for your body once a … Continue reading →

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