Exciting

Things are getting exciting everywhere. First of all, spring racing has really starting all over the place, the XCHANGING Boat Race is only 3 weeks away, and the Olympic Games are close to the 100 days countdown.

For us, things have just started. Last weekend we faced Temple on Stetson University's lake with not-so-great conditions. Yes, we lost and not by a seat, but it was perfect timing for a wake-up call. I try not to let excuses succumb when I explain wins or loses and I won't here. Temple came off their spring break and we are still a week away. Any collegiate rower will tell you that there is A LOT of speed acquired of the 7 tough days of spring break training. So with a reminded loss, hard work is being put down from the entire team while preparing to face Columbia this upcoming weekend in Melbourne. Let's see if we can put down our real speed before entering Spring Break Training Camp 2012.

Keeping it in the university racing theme, the Boat Race is coming up with great speed. Having always been an Oxford dark blue fan, I cannot wait to see the speed coming out of each boat since this is also an Olympic year. Back at home, I would probably have some friends over and watch the almost 20 minute long row, but I don't believe it will possible this year. I'll try to find it somehow.

Speaking of an Olympic year, the London 2012 Games are only 135 days away from opening. It's probably the most exciting time for me because I get super stoked about all the different sports. The level of competition this year is unbelievably high with the GB team and the NZ team sending a huge fleet of podium worthy boats. It's now time to see if the U.S. men can get redemption in the next coming months for a chance at the medals.

No matter what, this year is going to be amazing. Underdog or not, we are coming strong!