Trish Downing

April 28, 2012

Paralympic Leadership Conference

I have to admit I’ve been a little grumpy lately. My combination hip and back injury has conspired to ruin my season of competition. And for […]
September 18, 2011

Olathe Medical Center Women’s Triathlon at Kill Creek

Funny what a difference one week makes. On September 1st I was competing in the World Rowing Championships in Bled, Slovenia. I had so much at […]
September 15, 2011

2011 Dodge Camp Discovery

Have you ever surprised yourself by doing something you never thought you could? Day one at the third annual Dodge Camp Discovery was like that for […]
September 1, 2011

Win Some, Lose Some

What an experience this has been! Today capped my World Championships journey and although I did not end in the fashion I had hoped, I can’t […]
August 31, 2011

Racing News from Slovenia

Worlds Racing Update There are so many things to write about my week in Slovenia, but we’ll see how long I can stay awake to report […]
August 28, 2011

Rowing Worlds…the Races Begin!

This week has been a whole new experience for me with a lot to take in! Being at a rowing event seems to remind me of […]
August 28, 2011

World Rowing Championships, Part I

What started in Oklahoma City (training), took me to Princeton, New Jersey (National team/Worlds Trials), has now brought me to Bled, Slovenia. When I first learned […]
June 29, 2011

Head to Bled!

My time here in Princeton, New Jersey has come to an end. I have been here since last Wednesday in order to train and prepare my […]
June 28, 2011

Row, row, row your boat!

What started out as injury rehab has turned into so much more! Last October, when I pulled into transition at the Hawaii Ironman after riding 112 […]