We just finished a gruelling week of trials to solidify the boats that will be competing at the World Cup and Olympic Qualifier races in early June. Now, the heavyweight squad has set the boats: 8+, 4x, 4-, and 2-.
The last three boats need to qualify for the Olympics in Poland the third week of June, because they did not end high enough at the world championships last summer.
There have been a few questions/ comments on my previous entries. I love hearing from you, so keep it coming!
Regarding my demon, I am back on the water and my back is almost 100 per cent again. This means no more frightening moments for local, lululemon-sporting gym goers beside me on the elliptical. I think my sweaty, towering 6’4” 215 pound frame covered by tight spandex uni-suits is odd, if not scary.
Injury.
Sooner or later all athletes must recognize that there are real physical limits when pursuing the highest level of human performance.
Within my low back lives a demon.
A conversation at a recent cocktail party:
Random guest: "Wow! So you’re training for the Olympics, eh?"
Me (smiling): "Yes I am."
"That’s incredible! You must have to train, like, every day."
Four-time world champion rower Adam Kreek has his eyes set on a second trip to the Olympic Games this summer in Beijing after being part of the Canadian men's eight four years ago in Athens. The 27-year-old native of London, Ont., debuted on the national rowing team in 2001, winning the U-23 world championships. Adam is very committed to issues of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. His interest and experience in energy technologies led him to construct a Biodiesel reactor from which he processes waste vegetable oils into diesel fuel. He now lives and trains in Victoria, with his wife Rebecca.
