Paddle for Life Race

The Paddle for Life Race took place last Saturday at Leo Ryan Park in Foster City and Paddle Past Cancer was there! Yeah!

We were lucky enough to not only have a full team but also a couple of alternates. Our first race was scheduled for 9:15 and took place shortly after. The water was smooth and silky, different from what we were used to in our practices at BIAC. The race went well and we finished with a time of 2:31 (I think).

After that, we were able to relax at the tent, watch the other racers and eat all of the wonderful food that people brought. What a buffet! We even invited the Foster City Fire Department team to come over for a meal. The day couldn't have been more beautiful.

We found out that we were racing in the Repercharge - why? I am not quite sure. I do know that at one point, I heard that there were 5 or 6 teams who had come in slower than Team Paddle Past Cancer. We geared up and headed to the prep area. Many of us switched out paddles for some that we thought might work better for us. We boarded and the race was on! At the end, we cut 12 seconds off of our first time, despite the wind having picked up and the water being choppier. The difference in the feel of the boat was amazing. In the first race, you could feel the rocking back and forth. In the second race, there was no rocking and the forward surge could definitely be felt.

After that race, we were done for the day but continued to enjoy the sunshine and good food. What a wonderful day!

On to Treasure Island!

Paddles UP!

Practice Update

Hi everyone!

It looks like we have some new bloggers. Welcome! We hope to hear from each of you soon.

Thanks for the post Susan! Lucky you - a private session with Jenn. Any of you that haven't gone to a workout at Equinox with Jenn, I encourage you to go. Susan says it best and I second her comments. It was a wonderful experience.

Here is the latest paddling schedule at BIAC:

Sat, May 5, 1PM
Sat, May 12- Paragon Point race (6 paddlers from our team will race with KP Dragon Healers)Sat, May 19, 1PM
Sat, May 26, 1130AM
Sat, June 2, 1130AM
Sat, June 9, 1130AM
Sat, June 16, 1130AM
Sat, June 23, 1130AM
Sat, June 30, 1130AM
Sat, July 7, 1130AM (Sub coach needed, Jenn out of town)
Sat, July 14 (Maybe Sun, July 15)- Fremont 250M Sprint Races

Jenn would like an email from you if you plan to attend any of the above practices and/or races.

Paddles Up!

Cathy

4/28 Gym Workout

Hello Paddlers!
I'm sorry I've missed the last three practices (two previous engagements, and one nasty flu bug). So, I was geared up to see folks at Equinox on Saturday, 4/28. I've got good news and bad news. The bad news is that I was the only one who showed up for Jenn's workout. The good news is that I was the only one that showed up for Jenn's workout session!
We started with cardio, worked on abs (oh, my! I'm paying for that today!), strength and balance training, and flirted around some of the machines.
I felt very lucky to have a private session with a personal trainer of Jenn's caliber. Just like in the boat, she's smart, funny, intuitive, supportive, and courageous.
I hope everyone is well, and look forward to seeing you this coming Saturday.
Paddles Up!
Susan

1st Gym Workout

Hello all paddlers!

Yesterday (Sunday, April 22), Jenn walked some of us through a workout program directed at building the right strengths for paddling. The six of us that were there really appreciated the time Jenn spent helping us to get it "right". Good posture, thigh bones back, no curled wrists, shoulder blades down the middle of the back, etc.

We went through a stretching and warming up routine in the wood-floored workout room then moved on to the "machines". First up was the rowing machine which we all successfully mastered after individual help from Jenn. Then is was on to all of the various weight machines for lats, biceps, triceps and quads. Free weights were also introduced. We wound up in another workout room with the "bolus" (a new one for me) , ergo balls and towels for some post-workout stretching and cooling down. Everyone enjoyed the foam roller. It felt so good we just wanted to lay there forever.

The workout session was followed by a group meal at the Chinese restaurant down the street. Yum!

Hope to see all of you there at the next workout!

1st spring practice this Saturday

Hello all paddlers!

Just a reminder that this Saturday, March 24th is our first workout of the spring at Bair Island center in Redwood City. Hope to see all of you there.

Paddles Up!

Excited

Hi Everyone!
I'm happy to be here and able to participate on this wonderful group. I'm looking foward to the practices!
Cheers!

Practice starting Saturday, March 24

Hey all you paddlers out there,

Practice starts on Saturday, March 24 for the next season. No experience required to join. We are looking to expand our team so let your friends and family and even acquaintances know. The only requirement is a cancer diagnosis. All are welcome. Look to this blog for more information on time and place of practice.

And.......

Gym workouts are also included. Also on the weekends. More info coming later.

Paddles Up!