It seems the more I paddle the slower I go, in training I am consistently paddling over 7.25 mph for 1-2+ hrs. On race day I struggle and often fail to hit 7.25 mph. I have no idea why this is the case lately ...? In the past, I am far faster come race day than I'd been in training. Not the case lately ...
Anyway, this weekend was the Newcomb Northcountry Challenge. The last time I paddled it was 2007 and if memory serves me correctly it was *wicked windy*. That year, there were a few swimmers on one end of the lake. I remember that race well ...
This year, the course was as flat as a duck pond. In spite of not having my flatwater boat, I enjoyed racing a k2. I had a very good first lap [37 min], and barely held it together on the second lap [got some severe foot/leg cramps ... ].
I couldn't get a consistent glide from my boat - I wonder how much of the course is cement water?
I couldn't get a consistent glide from my boat - I wonder how much of the course is cement water?
Time: 1hr17min
Dist: 9.15 mi
It was enough for fastest time of the day and first place. I was more excited by the TWO packs of free granola nut clusters that they provided after the race!! Mmmmm ... Mmmmmm ....
It was enough for fastest time of the day and first place. I was more excited by the TWO packs of free granola nut clusters that they provided after the race!! Mmmmm ... Mmmmmm ....
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