June 1000m Time Trial

Rich and I pulled a 5 minute 20 second 1000 meter time trial today. It is within 8 seconds or 2.6 % of our personal best which was set last year. The boat felt smooth and fast. We are feeling fairly healthy. I have a few issues with my left knee, but other than that, all looks well going into the last 5 weeks to Nationals.

Mike

June 9th: Two 1000m time trials. First 5m43s, second 5m30s. PB: 5m12s. Seven and a half weeks until Nationals. Time and room to improve, hone, get faster and smoother.

June 18th: Run down the North Fork of Nooksack Canyon in the end hole C-2. Great fun, good workout.

June 20th: Three 1000 meter time trials in wind and waves.
First 5m 50s
Second 5m 50s
Last 5 min 47s

We will try to get a low wind trial this week before Rich leaves town to see where we are at in the speed department.

Parenting and Paddling

I thought that parenting and wildwater paddling wouldn't be that hard a juggling act. Well, it isn't. That is, if your priorities are clear. Rich and I are sitting out the NW Wildwater championship at Salmon la Sac this weekend. Both my 2 and 1/2 year old and 7 month old children are sick. I was really looking forward to the races, seeing old friends and playing music around the campfire. When it came time to decide not to go to the race, it was surprisingly easy. Rich totally supported the decision too. It is nice when you and your C-2 partner can agree on the same routes down rapids and life. Thanks again Rich.

Mike