Training run

#PaddlingBuddyDave and I will be doing our first joint training run on the North Rivanna Reservoir in the morning. I’m … More

Sugar is killing us

For more than half a century, we’ve been led to believe that fat is the root of all dietary evil. … More

Gyms and grocery stores

I just realized I treat most gyms the same as grocery stores. I shop and use the stuff on the … More

Vinnie Tortorich’s first podcast for kids

Baloney Juice and Coke – Episode 753

My review of the Atlas Wearables Wristband 2 gym tracker

Purchase through my affiliate’s link: https://amzn.to/2FF5j2F I’ve been looking to replace my Amiigo fitness tracker ever since the company announced … More

Canoe & Kayak Buying Decision Tree

Sleep is an important yet often overlooked part of training

I don’t usually get enough sleep myself, but after 4 straight days in the gym I’ve focused on trying to … More

Dave The Kayaker’s Meat Muffin Recipe

I’ve been experimenting with a well-known, 90-second paleo bread recipe and I think I’ve perfected a very tasty treat for … More

First real test of the new year

I got called out of the country on business this week and only managed to get in one workout in … More

Off-season training in the gym

I made it through the holidays without gaining any weight and have actually managed to drop 2 or 3 pounds … More

First paddling miles of 2017

11.1 miles, top speed 6.6mph in the Prijon Beluga kayak. Happy New Year!

My first workout of 2017

Santa Claus brought me an Atlas Wearable Wristband2 Gym Tracker over the holidays and this evening after a long drive … More

Starting to review my year in paddling

The kayak races that immediately pop into my mind as the most memorable in 2016 were two completely new ones … More

The ketogenic diet

I am not a doctor nor am I qualified to give medical advice, bit I believe a High Fat, Low … More

Building the next kayak ergometer

Now that it is the off-season for kayaking, this evening I started building the next kayak ergometer from a NordicTrack … More