Our last paddle on Saturday was freezing, wet and wild. Dipping down to 2 degrees, it's the coldest we've paddled in so far and the gusting winds made for a lot of support strokes.
We are still trying to work out who should go in the front seat and hence be in charge of steering....I guess it all comes down to who wants to cross the finish line first!
We're still having lots of fun, which is the most important part.
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Thursday, 8 November 2012
A right pain in the bum!
After 6 weeks of agony and suspected Sciatica believed to be cause by cycling up steep hills, I've now found out that all I have is a weak piriformis and I need to do more squats!
Following an hour of having my physios elbow in my right buttock...all seems to be feeling much better - thanks!
Following an hour of having my physios elbow in my right buttock...all seems to be feeling much better - thanks!
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
DW training updates
We both survived our first endurance training session on the canal section of the Devises to Westminster Canoe Race over the school holidays week.
Over a period of 5hrs we got in and out of the boat 32 times, we paddled in driving rain, had to negotiate the dark and ate far too many flapjacks!
It was probably as bad as it could get in terms of the weather, both rain and wind so made for a perfect training session.
Later on this evening, I'II be heading out for our wednesday training session on the Ely River is Cardiff (not so pleasant) and as the temperature plummets it makes the training all the more challenging.
Over a period of 5hrs we got in and out of the boat 32 times, we paddled in driving rain, had to negotiate the dark and ate far too many flapjacks!
It was probably as bad as it could get in terms of the weather, both rain and wind so made for a perfect training session.
Later on this evening, I'II be heading out for our wednesday training session on the Ely River is Cardiff (not so pleasant) and as the temperature plummets it makes the training all the more challenging.
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Devise to Westminster Canoe Race
It's official, my next major challenge is to complete the 120 mile Devizes to Westminster Canoe race that starts on the morning of the 30th March 2013 and finishes (hopefully) 22hrs late as we paddle under Westminster bridge.
Neal, my race partner, and I have been out in the K2 now most weeks for the last few months and things are beginning to flow.
This weekend we head up for our first taste of the real thing as we intend to paddle the first 25 mile section of the race.
It's getting harder as the weather is turning and I know that between now and the race most of my training will be in the dark, in the rain and in the cold. I'm already suffering with cold fingers, following my lake Baikal expedition, so it's going to be a real challenge.
Lots of updates to come!
Neal, my race partner, and I have been out in the K2 now most weeks for the last few months and things are beginning to flow.
This weekend we head up for our first taste of the real thing as we intend to paddle the first 25 mile section of the race.
It's getting harder as the weather is turning and I know that between now and the race most of my training will be in the dark, in the rain and in the cold. I'm already suffering with cold fingers, following my lake Baikal expedition, so it's going to be a real challenge.
Lots of updates to come!
Monday, 18 June 2012
Oscars of Adventure
I was more surprised that anyone to find myself standing up on the stand receiving an award for completing the Siberian Black Ice Race in March 2012.
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