The first time I realized I was head over heels in love with rowing was in late summer, 2005, at a time when I wasn’t even rowing at all! I wrapped up my collegiate career at Lehigh the previous spring but was still on campus for grad school and decided to help out with the… Read More >>>
Gratitude
Mental Toughness
Anyone can be composed and cool while winning, when everything is going according to plan. But how do you deal with a losing streak? That’s the big question—that’s what separates the professionals from the cautionary tales. ~Maria Sharapova Racing hurts. Let’s just get that out there, front and center. 2ks hurt. 6ks hurt. Even just… Read More >>>
‘Tis the Season
The holiday season is here, my friends! The Schuylkill’s already seen its first snowfall and the New Year is almost upon us. 2017: Thank You 2017, in sum, was nothing less than transformative. I challenged myself to raise my game in the boat and believe I accomplished just that. I heightened my focus in training… Read More >>>
Sarasota Straightforward
Set your bar high, be kind, and do more of what makes you stronger. ~Chris Moore It’s been two weeks since my last race at World Championships and there’s still a lot competing for space in my head. So, let’s start with something straightforward: a race recap, start to finish. Monday Heats Monday morning we… Read More >>>
The Long, Long… Long, Long, Long Road
Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment. Full effort is full victory. –Mahatma Gandhi Well, friends… we did it! In less than six weeks, I’ll be lining up at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla. For the first time, I’ll be racing as part of Team USA! I raced uncontested at… Read More >>>
