fitness paddling: exercise, train, race by kayak & canoe

• There is an interesting discussion on using E-caps products (endurolytes, anti fatique, HEED, tissue rejuvenator, etc.) from Hammer Nutrition in endurance paddling racing like Texas Water Safari or Colorado River 100 on Texas Canoe and Kayak Racing forum. The thread was started by Tommy Yonley, the solo winner of the recent CR-100 race. I am using endurolytes on regular basis in all my long distance paddling.
• Another training thread is active on rivermiles.com discussion forum following the Missouri River 340 race. You can read about the paddling workout of West Hansen, the race winner and training for downriver races by Chuck and Di.
• There are numerous new entries to the Virtual Race and I will be adding more during this weekend. The 5 mile race remains the most popular.
• I have found another adventure racing oriented site from New Zealand: iRule - good articles on paddling, exercise physiology, and training.

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