NCAA Rowing National Titles to LA 2028 with Sue Holderness - Spidcast S1E6

What happens when you transition from the ultimate collegiate glory at the University of Texas to the raw, unfunded reality of the Olympic pipeline? In this episode of the Spidcast, hosts Peter Swiek and Stephen Schaefer sit down with 2x NCAA Champion and Spid Werkz Z6 athlete Sue Holderness. Sue opens up about her journey from high school soccer to rowing at Texas, her training at the Green Racing Project in Craftsbury, Vermont, and the hidden financial costs that elite self-funded athletes face. We dive into how she balances 3-hour daily cardio loads and heavy lifting with trading labor for housing, teaching adaptive fitness classes, and avoiding structural debt on her quest for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Plus, Stephen drops another signature "What in Tarnation?" segment.