Friday, November 20, 2009

Windy City

If people think Chicago is windy it doesn't hold a candle to OKC! The wind is crazy but somehow it doesn't interfere with training sure there are big rollers and surfable waves but because its in a canal that dumps out into a protected area its kinda fun and is teaching me better balance. You have fun for 1.5km in blustery conditions then get your workout in go back to the canal and hammer your butt back to the dock through the gale force blowing in your face. While this may not instictively sound enjoyable, its actually kind of fun and if nothing else you feel tougher then nails by the end!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Edmond, OK

Today is my first full day in Oklahoma City. So far so good, I have a nice 4bed room apt. at the University of Central Oklahoma which has been provided for the athletes by the OKCBF. The canoe/kayak portion of OKCBF is based out of the Route 66 boat house on lake Overholser. The lake/estuary we paddle on is awesome there is a 3km straight canal like section then kilometers of narrow whinding river which is protected by woods.
Pictures will be coming soon!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

On the Move

I ' m on the move again. The first leg of my journey out to OKC has started, I am at the airport and ready to get a move on to California where I will pack up my stuff tomorrow morning and then start the drive out to Oklahoma by mid day.