Written by: Kristin
Only four days until we leave for Germany! Our time here is winding down very quickly, but we are improving with each practice. In fact, the last few days of practice have been particularly good and the excitement/anticipation/nervousness for Worlds is building.
Today, we went out for two steady state rows - a mini taper for our all out 2k tomorrow morning. Janet, one of Lisa's friends who is training in DC for the summer, rode in the launch and took pictures this afternoon. It was SO hot and muggy out this afternoon that Lisa and I snuck in a post-practice swim and proceeded to play the "I wonder if Josh will notice" game that we've played a couple of times before. Until he reads this post, chances are he had no idea that we swam...
We've managed to rope in two awesome masters rowers from OBC (that's Occoquan Boat Club...not to be confused with a similar acronym, OCB) to pace us for tomorrow's 2k. They'll pick us up at the 500 down and give us some good competition going down the course. These plans were only made yesterday, but there has already been a fair amount of smack talking on the dock so we'll be sure to bring our A-game.
Oh! The other news of the past few days is this - we got massages! Two days ago, Josh got off the phone with Jill, our rowing mommy's doubles partner, and announced that she had booked us each 90 minute full body massage appointments. How amazing is that?! Time and time again we have been amazed by the generosity of the people that we encounter on our trips, and this was no exception. So, after yesterday's tough morning workout, we each went in for them, and Josh and I even got M&M McFlurries on the way home, just to top it off.
Speaking of ice cream, since I know you all want to know, we have reached a new high for consumption. Between the 3 of us, we're up to 10 half gallons and 7 Ben and Jerry's pints in the 8 days that we've been here.
Oh, and by the way, the pictures and video are from practice this afternoon!
2 comments:
You guys entirely rock. I've truly enjoyed your posts and the pix. Know that many sets of Marist eyes are on this blog, and we all send tons of good karma your way. Safe journeys --and have the time of your life!
Pat Taylor, coordinator
Marist College Deans' Circle
Kristin and Lisa,
I can't believe the past two weeks have gone by so quickly. I can't imagine walking into my house after my races tomorrow and not seeing your sweet, smiling faces. I'll miss so much about you both--your interest in my dull boring masters rowing, your giggles, our talks in the evenings, Lisa's cookies!!! You both are the most awesome young adults I've met in a very long time, and I feel very blessed and very privileged to have you in my life.
Go forth and do wondrous things in your double!!
Sheesh, I'm in tears already and you're not even out the door yet.....
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