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Maggie and Michele's Rio or Bust! Campaign

by Maggie & Michele
Costa Mesa, CA, United States
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June 30, 2016

Hello Friends, Family and Followers!

So, things have been busy lately and we forgot to send this update out and say that WE QUALIFIED FOR RIO!!!! Whoohoo!!  We couldnt have done it without your support. Thank you for your contributions and continued interest. :)  

We are currently 36 days away from the Opening Cerimonies of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio!  Since qualifing in May, Michele and I have competed at World Cup 3 in Portugal and are currently back in Newport Beach training at the NAC.  

As usual, Portugal hosted a fun and energetic World Cup.  I was 3rd in the B Final of the K1 500, 4th in the K1 1000, and 2nd in the K1 5000.  It was such a great feeling to be on the podium for the last World Cup race of my career.  

After four weeks of Rio qualification prep in Georgia and World Cup racing, I was so glad to return home and start base training again.  Living out of a bag for almost two months is no joke!  

If you are still interested in following our story, please subscribe to our blog: http://www.multicoach.fit/#!blog/qc6k0   

Also, if you'd like to continue your finanial support, (yes, some of this Olympic journey is still out-of-pocket even after qualification!) , please visit our new Maxletics fundraiser page: https://app.maxletics.com/app/#/private/independant

Thank you all for your support!

Go USA!

-Maggie & Michele

 

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Welcome to Maggie and Michele’s Rally Campaign;  Rio 2016 or Bust!!

Hello!  My name is Maggie Hogan and this is my coach, Michele Eray.  I've been on the US National Team for Sprint Kayak for 10 seasons (WHAT?!) and have one more to go!  I've had the incredible opportunity to represent my country in 9 Sprint Kayak World Championships while pursuing other paddle sports as well.  In all, I've been to 23 World Championships in 5 different paddle sports (SurfSki, Surf Lifesaving, Marathon Canoe and Dragon Boat). Last season was my best to date. Due to my incredible coach Michele, we won a bronze medal in the K1 1000m event at the Sprint World Champs in Milan; the first medal by a US citizen in 20 years! It’s been a lot of work and a ton of fun. ;) 

As my time in Sprint Canoe comes to an end, I am not slowing down. The peddle is to the medal as Michele and I give it all we have in hopes to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio this coming May.

Why We’re Raising Funds

Olympic level kayaking is not funded in the United States; and while we do have day jobs that cover most living expenses, it does not cover travel or racing expenses. Michele and I are getting ready for the US Team Trials in April, and then the Pan American Olympic Qualifier in May (both races are in Atlanta, GA). After the qualifier in May, we will test our skills against the best in the world at the 3rd World Cup in Portugal this June. Hopefully after that, we will be fine tuning our preparation for Rio!

The funds raised here will cover air travel for Michele and I for the US Trials, Pan American Olympic Qualifier, and the 3rd World Cup in Portugal. It will also cover car rentals while we are in Georgia and Europe.

How We Got Here

For me, the road to an Olympic Games has been a rocky one. I was fairly new to the sport in 2008, when I went to the Beijing Olympics as a Training Partner. After that, I put all my energy into making London in 2012, but missed it by inches; an error I plan not to repeat this time around! I am now focusing on the K1 500m event and can’t wait to race this Spring.

I've been training for a decade for this opportunity; thousands of hours and thousands of miles.

Our Team

Success in sport at an international level takes a team. While Michele and I are operating as an independent team, we have had great supporters along the way.  Motionize, (a new software tool that can help correct and teach kayak technique on a live app) has been hugely supportive of our efforts. Newport Aquatic Center has welcomed us home after a recent relocation. My family and friends around the world have opened their hearts and homes to help this dream become a reality. The surfski and surf lifesaving communities in the US have supported me along the way and I would not be here, with this incredible opportunity before me, without my family and coach.

We need your help to make this last push for Rio!  Come join the Team!

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    Hello Friends, Family and Followers!

    So, things have been busy lately and we forgot to send this update out and say that WE QUALIFIED FOR RIO!!!! Whoohoo!!  We couldnt have done it without your support. Thank you for your contributions and continued interest. :)  

    We are currently 36 days away from the Opening Cerimonies of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio!  Since qualifing in May, Michele and I have competed at World Cup 3 in Portugal and are currently back in Newport Beach training at the NAC.  

    As usual, Portugal hosted a fun and energetic World Cup.  I was 3rd in the B Final of the K1 500, 4th in the K1 1000, and 2nd in the K1 5000.  It was such a great feeling to be on the podium for the last World Cup race of my career.  

    After four weeks of Rio qualification prep in Georgia and World Cup racing, I was so glad to return home and start base training again.  Living out of a bag for almost two months is no joke!  

    If you are still interested in following our story, please subscribe to our blog: http://www.multicoach.fit/#!blog/qc6k0   

    Also, if you'd like to continue your finanial support, (yes, some of this Olympic journey is still out-of-pocket even after qualification!) , please visit our new Maxletics fundraiser page: https://app.maxletics.com/app/#/private/independant

    Thank you all for your support!

    Go USA!

    -Maggie & Michele

     

    June 30, 2016 - by Maggie & Michele
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    Hello again from Gainesville, GA.

    We are 2 sleeps away from the Continental Olympic Qualifier! The culmination of all the minutes, hours, days, weeks and months of hard training, planning, racing and sacrifice, is finally in sight! The race is at 10am (EST) on Friday, May 20th.

    Maggie's final few weeks of preparation have gone really well, and I am excited to watch her put all the pieces together and race to her full potential!

    As her coach and friend, I want to say that working with her up until this point has been a fantastic and rewarding experience. Her dedicated and professional approach, along with her grit and toughness, have made my job that much easier. You won't find a more humble and giving person and working with her has been a total privilege. I hope she has learnt even half of what I have from her!

    Thanks again for your support, and send your positive thoughts her way on Friday!

     

     

    May 18, 2016 - by Maggie & Michele
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    Hello from Gainesville, GA!

    We arrived here last week for round 1 of the process to get to Rio. 

    Maggie raced to a win in the women's 500m K1 event, securing her the spot to now race at the Continental Olympic Qualification event later in May. That will serve as round 2 on the process.

    All efforts from coach and athlete are now on making sure she is race-ready for the final, and all important step, in this amazing and challenging journey we are on!

    We will be based here until the Pan Am Championships (Continental Olympic Qualification event) on May 19 & 20.

    Thanks for all the support!

    See you on the water!

    April 30, 2016 - by Maggie & Michele
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Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Steve & Dorene Enjoy the journey! August 1, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Chaz McCallum Rooting for you as prepare to compete and face the conditions! July 25, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Elena Duarte Kill it, Maggie!! July 21, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 George and Nanette Dall Maggie, I remember you from childhood with times spent with Kristi and Jan along with my daughter Stacey. So excited to watch you in Rio! Wishing you all the best! July 14, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Anonymous Go Maggie!!! July 13, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 s Great job ladies! Good luck in Rio! Love, B&B May 22, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Hannah Tretter Best of luck, Maggie! You are following your dreams and he hard work paid off. Xoxo May 20, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Kara Congratulations Maggie! I am so proud of you! I cannot wait to watch you race in Rio! May 20, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Mosole If bora-bora can do your Dream becomes reality.... May 19, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Ocean Paddle Sports East, jim Hoffman, mark ceconi&steve Delguadio Good Luck & Enjoy the Journey May 19, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Precision Hydration Race hard Maggie! May 19, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Mike Barrows Good luck Maggie. Proud of you May 19, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Jenifer Cook Cheers from OKC! We are proud of you and wish you all the best. May 13, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Anonymous Way to go, Maggie! May 5, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Maryann Davis Maggie: Your dedication and drive are amazing! Best of luck to you and Michele! May 1, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Britt Jones I'm so proud of you Maggie. You have an amazing drive to be the best in the world. I hope you reach all your goals. April 30, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Robert Hahn Good luck, Maggie/Michele; keep at it hard and fast, enjoy every minute of Rio, and bring home a medal! April 2, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Dave and Judy Jensen Go crush it Maggie! March 29, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Bill Hogan from me + Ashlyn March 1, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Helen Workman GO TEAM M&M! February 27, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 The Valentine Family You both have been an inspiration for our girls! Paddle Strong and Go For The Gold! February 27, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Julie Powell Can't wait to watch you in Rio! (On the TV) 8-) February 27, 2016
Rallyme-badge-grey-180 Jim Andersen Since I am the first one to donate.... I expect Greatness.....and we all get a cold beer when I come visit. February 26, 2016
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Cindy Campeau
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Steve & Dorene
Enjoy the journey!
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Chaz McCallum
Rooting for you as prepare to compete and face the conditions!
July 25, 2016
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Elena Duarte
Kill it, Maggie!!
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George and Nanette Dall
Maggie, I remember you from childhood with times spent with Kristi and Jan along with my daughter Stacey. So excited to watch you in Rio! Wishing you all the best!
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Go Maggie!!!
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Great job ladies! Good luck in Rio! Love, B&B
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Hannah Tretter
Best of luck, Maggie! You are following your dreams and he hard work paid off. Xoxo
May 20, 2016
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Congratulations Maggie! I am so proud of you! I cannot wait to watch you race in Rio!
May 20, 2016
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Mosole
If bora-bora can do your Dream becomes reality....
May 19, 2016
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Ocean Paddle Sports East, jim Hoffman, mark ceconi&steve Delguadio
Good Luck & Enjoy the Journey
May 19, 2016
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Precision Hydration
Race hard Maggie!
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Mike Barrows
Good luck Maggie. Proud of you
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Jenifer Cook
Cheers from OKC! We are proud of you and wish you all the best.
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Anonymous
Way to go, Maggie!
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Maryann Davis
Maggie: Your dedication and drive are amazing! Best of luck to you and Michele!
May 1, 2016
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Britt Jones
I'm so proud of you Maggie. You have an amazing drive to be the best in the world. I hope you reach all your goals.
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Robert Hahn
Good luck, Maggie/Michele; keep at it hard and fast, enjoy every minute of Rio, and bring home a medal!
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Dave and Judy Jensen
Go crush it Maggie!
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Bill Hogan
from me + Ashlyn
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Helen Workman
GO TEAM M&M!
February 27, 2016
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