I was able to catch the play-by-play from the Non-Olympic world championships this past week. It was, however, a bitter sweet moment watching the results stream in. I felt and still feel that I should have been at this event, but that is how life goes.   Eric Woelfl, my previous pairs partner for the NRC's (2011) had joined forces with a long standing member of National team, John Sasi. They raced in the lwt pairs event, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria and made it through with decent results.

It seemed like some great competition, and they ended up in 2nd in the B final, or 8th overall. I would like to think that I would be in that same position, but I'm not sure, because those guys are great rowers and in excellent shape. I feel that if they had some competition at home to train with it could have pushed them to the next level, but there is no way to know.

The next step in Rowing Canada's calendar is the August RADAR testing sessions. It will be a challenge, as it always is, but there are some easier targets to hit this time around.  Prior to this session, it was 480points that were needed to reach Development carding "D-card" but they have dropped it to 450points!  This is very exciting for a large number of athletes that were right on the cusp of getting some support.

I'm excited to see the results. Good Luck!

I have some important prior engagements to take care of this upcoming week.

TimeLapse Olympic Rowing.

Post London Olympics

Ethan and Jerry Brown, Malcolm and Prince Harry at Canada House watching the women's 8+ silver medal race. 

The London 2012 Olympics have come and gone. It was a wonderful time, each and every day for over two weeks filled with sports action.  I feel like I'm on Olympic withdrawal and there is a feeling of quietness all around. This may also be a good thing.

I have gone to revisit some photos from Kevin Light.  A rower-turned-photographer with a keen eye on sports and lifestyle.  Some from his portfolio are great too.

I have been spending less time rowing and more time on other sports as of recently. There are so many exciting outdoor pursuits all around Victoria and I feel they can be used as a training for life! I will post some details of my plans for the future soon but for now, just get out and enjoy it!