“Sam!” I called to an old friend I spotted on the riverbank at Head of the Charles. Someone who brought me back to when we were both baby scullers on Boathouse Row circa 2007. I hadn’t seen him in 10 years—maybe more—and within minutes, it was ... Read More »

Our F36 lightweight women’s double, lovingly The Eagle, is posted for sale. When a high school team expressed interest last week, a small part of me wanted to hold on, at least for one more go down the Charles River this fall. Perhaps it is ... Read More »

In 2022, I took a break from regularly publishing on the blog. The break was unplanned. I was injured in the fall and winter. In hindsight, seeking out an accurate diagnosis and then pursuing treatment, rehab and a return to full race shape took more ... Read More »