My Training Blog by Elmore

One person's effort to do his best as a canoe and kayak racer

Thursday, May 30, 2024

A breakthrough with one boat, trouble with another, and some more muddy surfing

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Well, something has finally gone right in my rudder-line replacement project on the V10L.  On Monday I managed to get the new line strung o...
Monday, May 27, 2024

Monday photo feature

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Adam Davis took a selfie as he and I were heading out to paddle around the Loosahatchie Bar a few weeks ago.  I'm paddling my old beat-...
Sunday, May 26, 2024

Vacation approaches, but there's fun to be had here at home, too

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In several weeks I'll be heading out on a little summer vacation.  This one won't be quite as ambitious as recent summer vacations: ...
Thursday, May 23, 2024

It's never dull, meteorologically speaking

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There was talk of this area hitting 90 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time this year on Tuesday.  I'm not sure if we actually did, but...
Monday, May 20, 2024

Monday photo feature

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Here's an update on my adventures in rudder line replacement. We're looking at my V10L surfski, the one I prefer for racing on not-s...
Sunday, May 19, 2024

More work on both pavement and muddy water

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There's been some rain wandering into and out of the greater Memphis area.  The nice thing is it's kept the Fahrenheit temperature i...
Thursday, May 16, 2024

An onslaught of wood

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I had a chance to do some more barge wake surfing Tuesday morning, as there were three rigs heading upstream on the Memphis riverfront.  I f...
Monday, May 13, 2024

Monday photo feature

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A couple of weeks ago I discussed the results of the U.S. Olympic team selections in whitewater slalom.  I'd be remiss if I didn't s...
Sunday, May 12, 2024

Some great paddling and some so-so riding

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I took the weekend off from fighting the rudder-line wars.  So two of my three surfskis remain out of commission, maybe permanently for one ...
Thursday, May 9, 2024

Arrrrgh.

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One of my projects this week has been installing new rudder lines on my three surfskis.  I think the general wisdom is that any surfski padd...
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Monday, May 6, 2024

Monday photo feature

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John P. Batson of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, competes in the "Nooga Loop" canoe and kayak race on Saturday.  This is a 10...
Sunday, May 5, 2024

Warmer weather makes wetter better

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Both the weather and the water are getting warm enough that I'm starting to feel comfortable surfing wakes out on the Mississippi.  I go...
Monday, April 29, 2024

Monday photo feature

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This screen-grab from NBC Sports footage shows Casey Eichfeld of Drums, Pennsylvania, moments after crossing the finish line in his final ru...
Sunday, April 28, 2024

Another week of spring-fever fun

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It's been another week of trying to keep something going in the athletic department while having lots to deal with in my non-athletic li...
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Let's hear it for Admore!

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I've visited the town of Fish Hoek, Cape Town, South Africa, twice.  A big reason that I want to get back there sooner or later is th...
Monday, April 22, 2024

The Loosahatchie Bar

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I've paddled around the Loosahatchie Bar twice in the last two weeks, and it's occurred to me that it's been a while since I...

Monday photo feature

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A big reason I prefer to do my athletic stuff outdoors is the chance to see wildlife.  On the Memphis riverfront I see many species of water...
Sunday, April 21, 2024

Some paddling and some pedaling on days balmy and brisk

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Warm weather continued for much of this past week, with the temperature exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit a couple of times.  I had a nice 60-...
Monday, April 15, 2024

Monday photo feature

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Here, I tried to make my telephone's camera do what it couldn't.  At this moment the sun has the moon sitting right in front of it, ...
Sunday, April 14, 2024

All hail the mighty Mississippi River!

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The weather here has been alternating among warm sunny days, warm rainy days, and cool, breezy days.  Little by little, the warmer days are ...
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