Yesterday I paddled in my season-opening race on the Monocacy River up in Frederick Maryland and was blown away by … More
Category: Dave The Kayaker
#NBNW #NSNG
And so I begin. The kids’ Spring Break is over and after returning home from out-of-town visiting family last week … More
Monday night workout
I was back at my local Gold’s Gym after work today and focused on “push” and leg movements since I … More
Exercises for kayakers
A few of my favorite exercises… Raised leg dumbbell flies: Raised leg dumbbell pullover: Reverse dumbbell fly: Barbell back squat: … 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
First paddling miles of 2017
11.1 miles, top speed 6.6mph in the Prijon Beluga kayak. Happy New Year!
Cville to Bville: The Cumberland River Challenge 2016
Yesterday I made my way to Barbourville, KY for the 3rd annual Cumberland River Challenge. It was my first time … More
Cobra Viper meets Cobra Viper on the river
Lehigh Classic Whitewater Race 2016
I left Charlottesville, VA and started driving at 4am on Saturday, Aug. 27 to head to White Haven, PA for … More
Another indoor kayaking workout
The weather in Central Virginia was very hot today and I was pressed for time to squeeze in a workout … More
Two Old School Kayaks
I just found this photo in the archives and it is one of my favorite photos. Two old school boats, … More
James River Rundown: My experience at the 2016 James River Rundown 100-mile race
James River Rundown 2016
Paddling the Rivanna River –the whole thing
I hate the phrase “bucket list,” but yesterday I was able to check off an item that has been on … More
Storming of Thunder Ridge, 2016
Yesterday I rode in one of the–if not the–premier cycling events in Virginia, the annual Storming of Thunder Ridge in … More
Rivanna River Race 2016
I raced in the Rivanna River kayak race last Saturday and had a wonderful time. The race organizers did a … More
