We seem to go through GPS receivers like candy. If I had a pile of all the GPS’s we’ve bought, then stuck somewhere (?) when they quit working — 99% of the time because they got wet — I’d probably have a hill big enough for the kids to go sledding down this winter! And [...]

Imagine if Lance Armstrong dropped you and your biking friends an e-mail saying: “Hey, if you guys are up to it, I’ll come on over and do a workshop with you guys on your technique!”  Oh yeah, and then he adds, “No charge!” In our world of paddling, that’s EXACTLY the level of gift bestowed [...]

There are three weeks to go until Ski to Sea RACE DAY! Are you ready? Have you gotten your miles in? Pumped iron in the gym or torn it up on the trail for some cross training? Maybe entered a few races this spring? Then you are right where you want to be! Bring it on! But, there [...]

One of my favorites days of the year is always the first snow… and today did not disappoint! We woke up this morning to find a fresh blanket of snow glistening under a bright sun and blue skies.  After a belly warming breakfast of pumpkin pancakes, apple sausages and fresh cantelope, we layered up in [...]

Wherever you’ve been finishing in the pack at the latest races, if you’re not right up in front then there are a handful of pretty traditional but too-often ignored tips, tricks and techniques you can use to race faster and finish higher in the rankings. We’ve undoubtedly written about each of these Not-So-Ninja Speed Tips [...]