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Posted by Marissa in Uncategorized on 05 9th, 2010 | 2 Comments
The Final Countdown
It’s May 1st and there is still snow on the ground. We decide not to brave the weather and instead re-enter the dungeon (a.k.a Mike’s garage). We do our lactic and MAP sessions on the erg in our t-shirts and shorts while Mike is bundled up in his down jacket, toque and scarf.
We are only a week out...
Posted by Marissa in Uncategorized on 04 30th, 2010 | No Comments
Penguin Race
A threatening line of thunder clouds looms closer and closer to the Meadows on the Bow River in South Calgary. Kids and adults alike are bundled against the elements and some have even chosen to done a Penguin costume.
It is the 2nd annual Penguin Race put on by the Waterwerks Kayak Club. Over 50 kids...
Posted by Marissa in Uncategorized on 06 13th, 2009 | No Comments
Summer
This summer is going to be very busy summer and I’m looking very forward to it. Driving down to Colorado to meet up with the RMCKC and then driving to Rochester, NY for US Age Group Nationals. From there we drive up to Canada and do the summer race series. Then, back to Alberta for nationals and...
Posted by Marissa in Uncategorized on 02 2nd, 2009 | No Comments
Chinook
We were able to paddle a few days ago. The weather was just above zero. Not too much on the Bow, but enough that Mike had to jump to shore a few times when the ice shelf he was standing on collapsed and sunk into the river. It’s a good thing he has those water-proof boats, or Mike may have been...
Posted by Marissa in Uncategorized on 09 16th, 2008 | No Comments
Camp NSS
Another year of school, another school camp to be experience. Every year at the National Sport School an overnight camp is organized to bring together the student and faculty in a fun environment.
This being my second year attending NSS, I had a bit more of an idea of what to expect at Camp Chief...
Posted by Marissa in Uncategorized on 04 2nd, 2008 | No Comments
Elk Mountain
Back in snowy Calgary again, the weather never ceases to amaze me.
We had an amazing end to the camp, an epic hike.
Mike gave us a choice on what we wanted to do, 30 on, 30 off or a hike up Elk Mountain. The boys had their elk steak to prepare before we left.
At the bottom of the mountain, it was raining,...
Posted by Marissa in Uncategorized on 03 26th, 2008 | No Comments
“Chilly”Wack
It’s been a busy past few weeks. After getting home from Charlotte, I found myself sick and not going to school. This was a problem since I had quite a few questions concerning my chemistry homework.
The weather in Calgary was warming up, it was actually almost as warm as Charlotte and the sun was...