Without something I'm really excited about... I'd be really lost. Bryan Volpenhein excitelose Change image and share on social
I think I have experience in rowing, and that has given me some ability to go about racing. I'm lucky genetically. I have a good VO2 max - I can hold a lot of air in my lungs - and that definitely helps. Bryan Volpenhein abilityairexperience share on social
I'm very competitive, but I know when not to be competitive. I know how to have fun, but I know when it's time to get serious. That makes things a lot easier. Bryan Volpenhein competitiveeasyfun Change image and share on social
There's way more pressure cooking for cooks than rowing at the Olympics. Bryan Volpenhein cookolympicpressure Change image and share on social
In rowing, you're always striving for that perfect stroke, that repetition, each one being as good as the last. Same thing with cooking. You can't say, 'Oh, I don't feel well, so I'm going to put out a crappy plate.' Bryan Volpenhein cookcrappyfeel share on social
I'm not disappointed with bronze. It's always good to come away with a medal. Bryan Volpenhein bronzedisappointgood Change image and share on social
I borrowed a lot of money from my parents in the years leading up to the 2000 Olympics, and I worked odd jobs. Bryan Volpenhein borrowjoblead Change image and share on social
Right now my favorite book is 'Omnivores Dilemma.' Bryan Volpenhein bookdilemmafavorite Change image and share on social
