The Other 3 Years | The Olympian Journey Podcast

Two members of the US Women's National Team join Kristi Wagner to discuss what's "in the making" of an elite rower as they prepare to compete in the World Championships. Daisy Mazzio-Manson (7 seat) and Margaret Hedeman (2 seat) share how they grew up watching the Olympics, what brought them to the sport of rowing, and the fact that they all rowed at Yale. It's an eye-opening episode! Learn more a...

On this week’s episode, Kristi Wagner shares some life updates and her top three rowing themed book recommendations. She discusses why these stories are important and inspirational for both rowers and newcomers to the sport. Kristi’s recommendations include Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, The Red Rose Crew by Daniel J. Boyne, and Assault on Lake Casitas by Brad Allen Lewis. Learn more abou...

(Part 2/2) Kristi is joined by seven members of the USA Under 23 Women’s 8+ who just won the gold medal at the World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Olivia Vavasour, Lauren Day, Lale Edit, Evan Park, Hannah Heideveld, Megan Lee and Victoria Grieder all speak about making the world championship team; how they came together as a crew in a short amount of time; and what it took to win the gold me...

Kristi is joined by seven members of the USA Under 23 Women’s 8+ who just won the gold medal at the World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Olivia Vavasour, Lauren Day, Lale Edit, Evan Park, Hannah Heideveld, Megan Lee and Victoria Grieder all speak about making the world championship team; how they came together as a crew in a short amount of time; and what it took to win the gold medal. The gi...

Fellow Rower and longtime friend Christine Cavallo joins Kristi Wagner to talk about the ups and downs with rowing; specifically Cavallo's "Love / Hate relationship with rowing. Cavallo is a 7x US National Team member and doesn't say no to a challenge. In this episode, listeners will learn more about having a strong mental focus, how to balance life goals outside of your sport, what to do when a s...

The TV show “Ted Lasso” has captivated the nation with its humor, heartfelt lessons, and athletic triumphs. Olympic hopefuls are no exception; Kristi and friend/ teammate Hannah Paynter sit down on the podcast to discuss why they love the show so much and how the lessons on screen are reflected in their daily lives and rowing pursuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristi is joined by fellow Massachusetts native, Blake Dietrick. Kristi and Blake met at basketball camp fifteen years ago but since then their athletic careers have followed different paths. The duo caught up on the podcast and discussed what inspires and keeps them motivated, what their struggles and insecurities are (and how they deal with them), and what goals they have both short term and lon...

Kristi Wagner and producer Christine O'Donnell recap the racing from World Rowing Cup II in Varese, Italy last month. The conversation covers how the racing felt, what Kristi thinks about and focuses on during each phase of racing and what will happen next! www.theother3years.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast Kristi talks to three of her national team teammates: Maddie Wanamaker, Kelsey Reelick and Molly Bruggerman. All three women just won gold in the women’s four at the second World Cup in Varese, Italy. The conversation covers how everyone got into rowing and what keeps them inspired to continue getting better everyday! Plus, a fun game of would you rather at the end! Check...

Kristi sits down with 2022 Winter Olympian and nine-time US Cross Country Skiing National Team member Julia Kern. The two talk about Julia's journey in and out of sport, what motivates her during her other three years; and the similarities and differences between skiing and rowing. www.theother3years.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We may not be in the boat, but we feel every bump," Kristi's boyfriend Chris Adams says regarding their relationship. Chris is not a rower, but he is most definitely a huge part of Kristi's team. He has an inside view of what her life training is actually like more than anyone else, and they had an honest conversation about their lives and shared funny stories.  Learn more about your ad choices....

Part two of Kristi’s conversation with her longtime coach, Eric Catalano (Cat). Cat shares what it has been like coaching Kristi for nearly a decade. In addition, Kristi runs Cat through a list of audience questions; the conversation is thoughtful, fun and silly at times! Connect with Kristi on Instagram: @KristiNumber1 Website: www.theother3years.com Email Kristi: TheOther3Years@gmail.com Learn m...

Kristi's longtime coach Eric "Cat" Catalano shares what he thinks the most important part of coaching is, where he finds inspiration, and why he believes in helping his athletes become better teammates and people along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you raise an Olympian? Are they born competitive? Are they naturally athletic? In this week's episode of the show, Kristi Wagner's mother Patti joins the show to talk about the ups and downs of her daughter's Olympic journey. She shares her greatest happiness and her concerns. We learn what Kristi has given up during "The Other 3 Years." We also learn what she has gained. Share your feedbac...

This week on the podcast Kristi sits down with the founder of Bright Sighted and award-winning producer Christine O’Donnell. The two discuss how expectations have evolved throughout their lives, from childhood into each of their careers. They cover if expectations are good or bad (or maybe both!) And how sometimes the best thing you can do for another person is to have high expectations of them. L...

Four of the best rowers in the United States share what it's like to be friends with their biggest competition. The women include Saratoga Springs Elite Rowers and Teammates Savannah Brija, Megan Goodman, Lauren O'Conner and, host of The Other 3 Years: Kristi Wagner. They discuss what it takes to be both teammates and friends while competing against each other for the same spot on the Olympic Team...

Three-time Olympian, Silver Medalist and Kristi's Boat Partner in the 2021 Tokyo Games joins us for this week's episode. Gevvie Stone and Kristi discuss what happened in the weeks and months after they came in fifth in Tokyo. How Gevvie balanced medical school with her Olympic training schedule during her "Other 3 Years" and whether or not she has regrets when it comes to how she wrapped up her ro...

In 2021 I competed in the Olympic Games in Tokyo and came in 5th place. In this episode, I talk about what that was like. I talk about what failure does and doesn’t look like and how to deal with “great expectations." but, before we get into that I'll share an update with you on my current stage in training as I vie for a spot on the 2024 Olympic Team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

I remember the moment I first thought I could go to the Olympics very clearly, it was the summer of 2008. And I had just finished my freshman year of high school, which was really the first time I'd rowed. It was really early in the morning because the Olympics were in Beijing. I don't know if the race was happening live or if I was watching a rerun of it. But I went downstairs in my parent's hous...

Join us for a compelling and unvarnished behind-the-scenes look into what we rarely see between the glamor, glory, and celebrity of the Olympics Games - the other three years. Kristi Wagner went to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo to compete for the women's rowing team. In this episode, Kristi shares what being an elite athlete in training really looks like: the ups and downs, life on the road, how to s...