Photo by Julie Birge Due to the fact that I'm enjoying the "June Gloom" (now July) overcast skies of the San Diego area (as opposed to the Canadian wildfire overcast skies of our region), I was unable to participate in the Wabash River Race this past Saturday, but from the photos and info I received, … Continue reading Wabash River Race 7.1.23
Category: Marathon Racing
St. Joe River Race 9.24.22
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
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