Montreal DragonFly

Montreal Dragonfly!!!

What can-I say???  We had a great weekend at the Montreal Int. DB Festival.  Beautiful weather!  Great company!  We did great on our races.  Here are the results:

• 500m - 2:21.09 min
• 500m - 2:25.07 min
• 500m - 2:25.00 min
• 250m - 1:00.04 min

For the 250m, it’s our best time EVER!!!  As for the 500m, it’s our best time this season up to now.  Our best time for the 500m is 2:17.16min.  We’re still in the Rookie A division.  Though, with every race that we do, we do our best…  we still have lots to improve!

Melissa suggested that we definitely need to find a good race pace for us and we’ll be working on it during practices.  Race time might not be the most ideal time to do so.  We’ll need to find a pace where we can still maintain control of our stroke, focus on the technique, be in synch, put in power when a pick-up is called and maintain the speed without dropping the boat.  Yes, it might seem impossible and a lot of work….   but, with some focus and dedication, we can do it!  And maybe next year, we’ll be in the intermediate level once again! 

Keep-in mind that the high ranking teams practice more then once a week, plus physical/endurance trainning and their usually a full boat at their practices.  The question is how much do-you want to succeed and what has to be done…  and JUST DO IT!  Thoughts to ponder on…

Francis posted his pics on his flickr account and also, Yu-Chih’s pics as well: Photos of the Montreal DB Fest. Weekend 2010.  Photos from my friend, Nicolas Paquet - Photographer, will be posted soon onto Francis’ flickr account as soon as Francis finds the time.   Here are the videos of our races:

Alrighty…  time for some well deserved rest…  for those who are going to this weekend’s Montreal DragonFly’s yearly camping trip, have fun!  Next practice is 06AUG2010!  It’s almost two weeks without any paddling…  relax but, still stay in shape…  exercise during this time…  and when we’ll see each other the next time on the boat, we’ll be ready for anything that Melissa throws at us!

Nancy

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