The Road to Recovery (Part 3)

I’M “WALKING!” I got my cast off on Tuesday, which was nice, except for one minor problem: my left calf and quad have shrunk about 60% in size and I look like I have chicken legs. All that aside, my doctor says I’ve been healing quickly and put me on an aggressive regimen for recovery, and gave me…

NCAA March Stabness: Quick Hits (After Day 2)

The men’s field is wrapped up, our individual men’s champions are crowned, and OSU leads the team field. Judging the Judges (Based on Predictions) Damien – Men’s Epee (2/4), Men’s Foil (4/4), Men’s Saber (3/4). Total: 9/12(75%) Hannah – Men’s Epee (1/4), Men’s Foil (2/4), Men’s Saber (4/4). Total: 7/12 (58%). James – Men’s Epee…

NCAA March Stabness Quick Hits (After Day 1)

Day 1 is behind us, Columbia leads with 56 wins, and not too many surprises after day 1, other than how off Leland Guillemin’s picks were. Men’s Saber As expected, Eli Dershwitz (Harvard) coasted through the first day, going 14/15 for +39. With eight bouts remaining, his toughest opponent is Jonah Shainberg (ND), but all…

The Road to Recovery: Week 2

USA Fencing Personal Injury Insurance: a Hidden Gem The first thing I’ll mention in this blog post is that if you don’t know about it, USA Fencing has secondary insurance to cover any costs not covered by your primary. It’s a must have if you get injured at any fencing event, and I would like…

The Road to Recovery: Part 1

“We’ll walk this road together, through the storm Whatever weather, cold or warm Just letting you know that you’re not alone Holler if you feel like you’ve been down the same road.” -Eminem, “I’m Not Afraid” In twenty years of fencing, the “monotony” of NACs and national events is something I’ve lived for. Show up…