"Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug." Yesterday, all of the athletes around the country hoping to compete for a spot on the 2023 US National Team completed a 6k erg assessment. My performance can be described as the latter of that quote. I crossed the line about 25 seconds off of my personal record. Such is rowing. Even 11 years into the sport, erg tests are difficult. They are a singular point of data on a given day and some days are not great days. It's up to the athlete to own the result and try for better on the next one. I am going to do better. Zach (dayabay) captured this moment after the test. I liked the image. A candid conversation with my Coach and Mentor, Mike Teti. The ever-looming presence of the rings and all they represent, displayed in the background. A reminder of the commitment that is needed in these next few months. Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight. Mike had some better words and advice to share but will save those for another time. #ro...