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 energy and personal resources than I realized at the time…. Read More >>>
Gratitude
2022 World Rowing Championships: Let’s Do This!
Dear friends and family, Next month I’ll be leaving for Europe to compete in the lightweight women’s quad (LW4x) as part of Team USA in what will be my THIRD (!!) Senior World Championship. As someone who got her start in rowing by walking onto Lehigh University’s Club Crew Team, it’s an honor and privilege… Read More >>>
USRowing Summer Nationals
On July 18th, at the USRowing Summer National Championships, Sophia and I earned silver in the lightweight women’s double sculls (LW2x). And that’s where our 2020-2021 season ends. News surrounding the regatta, from a broad perspective as well as within my own personal sphere, feels insignificant and ancient by now. With the Olympics going on… Read More >>>
AMA #2: Personal Update
Ask Me Anything Dear Cara, It was great to hear from you after the Schuylkill Navy Regatta! It’s been a long time! What’s new? Where have you been?! Sincerely, A friend in rowing Dear Friend, Alright, confession: No one wrote in to call me out on my radio silence of late. I set this up… Read More >>>
The Fourth Agreement
Here’s a rough snapshot of my last three days of training, as of the day I’m drafting this post. Saturday morning: 6 x 1,500m on the schedule. For those unfamiliar with rowing, this is no easy task! I wake up in a complete mental fog. It’s strange because I slept like a rock star. It’s… Read More >>>
