Matt Meersman ended our season in a big way Saturday with his St. Joe River races in South Bend, Indiana. With 19 paddlers, 6 runners, morning and afternoon paddling races, and the chance to compete for "biathlon" status, it was a great finale for what has really been a great season. It was a rather … Continue reading St. Joe River Race 9.24.22
Category: Marathon Racing
Bridge to Bridge Race, Bristol, IN 8.27.22
In some respects the Bridge to Bridge race has been the bane of my racing existence: I seem to run the race reasonably competitively, but I typically fail to find some critical lines along the way to give me the edge I need. Yet I think part of the draw of this race is the … Continue reading Bridge to Bridge Race, Bristol, IN 8.27.22
Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest 7.30.22
Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest (Fish Lake Race) Report Photo by Julie Birge Emily Howard outdid herself once again for our beloved Fish Lake Race and festival (put on by the Lions Paws for Support). She had a few things working against her this year: the guy who typically runs the racing was unable to … Continue reading Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest 7.30.22
Wabash River Race 7.6.22
2022 WABASH RIVER CANOE AND KAYAK RACES It would be hard to imagine a better use of a Saturday than the Wabash River Race this year. In some respects, the race was as benign as it could be: the temps were nice (in the 70’s), water was deep and free of obstacles (apparently a local … Continue reading Wabash River Race 7.6.22
Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Races 6.18.22
Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Races 6.18.2022 Race conditions don’t come much better than those we had this past Saturday for Lori’s Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Races. Temps in the 70’s, plenty of water, and only a light current made for an excellent race venue. No one even hit a log! This race has … Continue reading Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Races 6.18.22