Since the Games, Team Stock Moore has been enjoying some much needed time off from the hustle of campaigning.  Erik has been stationed in his new home just outside of New York City, spending time with his family and girlfriend.  Typical of most featured Olympians, the first year following the games can be a life-search for what lies next.  For Erik that search continues. As for myself I can say the Olympic bug is still very much alive within me. Being subject to the Olympic experience has only strengthened my desire to walk away with an Olympic medal. 

Pursuing perfection and striving for gold comes with its costs.  During the Olympics I was forced to sail through a shoulder injury which has finally been surgically repaired. It’s been just over a month since surgery, and rehab is going extremely well. Just prior to surgery, Dave Hughes, our Olympic coach and I participated in a Sperry Top-Sider photo shoot in Miami. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and better group to work with. I think we really came away with some great shots which we’re eager to see. Read the rest of this entry →