The Bobsledding Adventures of Katie Eberling

Incredible to see how much bobsleigh has evolved; check out this...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:14:25 -0400

Incredible to see how much bobsleigh has evolved; check out this awesome video.

Honored to be named to my second World Championship team!

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:59:00 -0500

Honored to be named to my second World Championship team!

Happy Holidays 12.19.12

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:47:00 -0500

I have spent a few days back on American soil and have been awake for some of it ;-). In all honesty, I have been busy recovering from the first half of the season which has been filled with challenges and achievements. Every athlete embraces the rare rest, but since we are only halfway through the season, I realize this is not the time to let off the gas. It is a time to utilize resources such as warm gyms and full tracks, indulgences compared to the cold parking garages and slushy warm-up areas we have on tour. It is also a time to embrace the more intangible luxuries like unconditional love.

My teammate, Elana Meyers, spoke to this subject in a previous blog post of hers and it inspired me. When I come home, it is so refreshing to be surrounded by friends and family who love me regardless of how fast I push the sled. Don’t get me wrong I have made some great friends in this sport who have been there for me, but at the end of the day, it is all about performance. So while I bake cookies with my mom, watch the Today Show with my dad, stay up late discussing life with my sister, and catch up with some lifelong friends; it’s comforting to know that no matter what I accomplish, they are going to love me all the same.

Happy Holidays!

Racing down this track tomorrow with Elana Meyers….good...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:19:19 -0500

Racing down this track tomorrow with Elana Meyers….good thing I have a good driver! :-)

Video

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:55:39 -0500

Sorry for the long hiatus, the North American tour has been full...

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:16:00 -0500

Sorry for the long hiatus, the North American tour has been full of ups and downs, personally and as a team. Most recently, we raced in Whistler, one of the most challenging and feared tracks on tour. It was a stressful week, considering our pilots have not had experience on the track prior to the six training runs they received this week. We managed to finish all three sleds in respectable positions and on all four runners (even better) :-) We will head home for a few days before venturing across the pond to Europe for two races. Check out our second heat from yesterday’s world cup race (just past the 17th minute).

Ever wonder what it is like to take a trip in the back of a...

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:07:33 -0500

Ever wonder what it is like to take a trip in the back of a bobsled on the Lake Placid track? Take a look!

2012-2013 National Team Named

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:56:00 -0400

2012-2013 National Team Named:

It’s a new season with a new team and a whole new level of athleticism. Just a glimpse, the standing Lake Placid start record was broken twice in the same team trials race! I have only been in the sport for year, but I have quickly stepped into a veteran role, as four out of the six brakeman selected to the team are rookies. It’s a role I have embraced, but I never would have imagined I would be teaching Tianna Madison and LoLo Jones the ins and outs of bobsled! It’s a crazy world and it’s only going to get crazier!

Check out the day one recap and how the rookies handled their first trip!

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:11:24 -0400

Check out the day one recap and how the rookies handled their first trip!

Picking the Team 10.14.2012

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:40:00 -0400

It is a big sigh of relief that the combine and push championships are over! It was a stressful week, but also really exciting to be able to show how hard I have worked this summer to prepare for my sophomore season. In the combine, I was able to improve my total score by 50 points, scoring a 752 (the max is 800 points and 600 is passing). Next came push championships, where I set out to defend my 2011 title. While I came up short by 13 hundredths to a talented rookie, Aja Evans, I still very satisfied with my second placed performance. Here is the press release, if you would like to read more:

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Bobsled-and-Skeleton-Federation/Features/2012/October/05/Rookie-Evans-clinches-womens-bobsled-push-title.aspx

The rookie class this year is absolutely incredible- athleticism off the charts. Most of you have probably heard we have some accomplished athletes from track and field among us; namely, LoLo Jones, Tianna Madison, and Hyleas Fountain. If you haven’t already, you should check out the article Elana blogged for ESPNW about our special guests-it’s awesome:

http://w.espn.go.com/espnw/blog/post/2034/

The next two weeks will be very intense as we have a plethora of talented drivers and brakeman vying for a limited number of spots of the national team. Elana has earned a well-deserved bye onto the National Team for her success at World Championships, but has chosen to compete at team trials to prepare for the season. We will have two team trials races (October 20^th and 27^th), which will provide data for national team selection. The team will be announced on October 28^th. Stay tuned!

A Whole New Feeling 9.13.12

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:49:00 -0400

With a World Championship Medal to my name, the approach to this season has an entirely different feeling than last year. Sure, I had worked hard last summer, but it was all for an unknown. I had virtually no expectations of the endeavor; I trained hard because I knew if I didn’t give this opportunity everything I had, I would always wonder. I more or less walked into the 2011 team trials with a fresh, naïve perspective; I had a “I’m just happy to be here” mentality. This year, it is completely different. I took my training to a whole new level this summer and was able to use my defined goals to push me past my former boundaries. I have high expectations and am no longer “just happy to be here”; I’ve been working for bigger.

The leaves are changing and people are slowly making their way back into town for trials. The same team selection process as last year will soon be upon us: the combine, push championships, and two team trials races. At the end, the National ‘Team will be selected. Stay tuned!

We decided to have a fundraiser after finding out our third sled...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:22:29 -0400

We decided to have a fundraiser after finding out our third sled on World Cup would not receive funding (due to budget cuts and an expensive tour). As a result, the financial burden falls on the girl that is named to the USA 3 sled after team trials (costs near $8,000). The dinner was a success, but we still have a bit to go until we reach our goal. There are a few options for donating to our cause:

1) Share the ride. For a minimum donation of $25, you can have your name or a short message on one of our sleds this year. Half of the money will go to our federation and the other half will go directly towards funding the women’s third sled.

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Bobsled-and-Skeleton-Federation/Donate/Share-the-Ride.aspx

2) A direct check. If you would like all of your money to go towards funding the third sled, you can send a check to the address below. Address the check to USBSF with a memo of Women’s Bobsled.

Lisa Carlock, USBSF Finance and Operations Director
1631 Mesa Avenue
Copper Building, Suite A
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Thank you!

Here are some more bobsled basics and a little more about my job...

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:57:13 -0400

Here are some more bobsled basics and a little more about my job :-)

Check out this video for the bobsled basics featuring our...

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:35:36 -0400

Check out this video for the bobsled basics featuring our men’s head coach, Brian Shimer.

Passing the Flame 8.12.12

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:47:00 -0400

I have been obsessed with the Olympics ever since I can remember. For those special two weeks, I live for moments where great upsets happen, records are broken, and dreams are achieved. However; I have to admit, watching the Olympics carried an entirely different meaning this time around. It felt closer and more significant than ever before-it’s a hard feeling to describe. It’s the first time (since I about eight) that I could realistically picture myself competing on that prestigious stage. There are a lot of obstacles and plenty of hard work standing between me and achieving that dream, but I am ready for it.

Tonight, the Olympic focus will shift to Sochi and the official countdown will begin.

What’s an athlete’s favorite song?

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:15:50 -0400

What’s an athlete’s favorite song?

The Ironman triathlon took over Lake Placid on Sunday and...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:11:00 -0400

The Ironman triathlon took over Lake Placid on Sunday and it was such a rush of inspiration. As I watched people of all shapes, sizes, ages, colors, etc. race toward the finish of arguably the most grueling sport, it got me thinking about limits. One of my favorite quotes is, “All limits are self-imposed.” These people swam for 2.4 miles, biked for 112, and capped it all off with a full marathon; I saw a living example of limitless (possibly crazy) people.

As I continue through my toughest week of summer training, this reflection will be fresh in my mind. How far can I push myself? How much can I squat? How long can I hold my body up in a plank? How fast can I push that sled? The truth is there really are no limits.

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Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:37:29 -0400

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 6.25.12

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:03:00 -0400

I’m back in Lake Placid after a fun, busy, and productive week of team camp. It was my first team camp experience, and I really enjoyed the opportunity to spend some relaxed time with my teammates. While we do have fun during the season, there is always the underlying stress and tension of competition.

We had a jammed packed schedule of meetings, seminars, and team building activities; any free time was spent making sure our training didn’t slack. Our week concluded with a gala which recapped the previous season and also looked ahead to the future of the program. The entire experience was very motivating, and I’m appreciative for those that worked so hard to put it together.

Check out the videos below highlighting our week in Colorado Springs and also, the rookie of year award I was so honored to receive.

A video, put together by Amanda Bird, highlighting our week of...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:54:00 -0400

A video, put together by Amanda Bird, highlighting our week of team camp.