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125 Mile Devinzes to Westminster SUP Paddle Race: Day 2 |
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By: John Hibbard
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Wednesday, 15 April 2009 |
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John Hibbard and Anthony Cooper took on the 125 mile Devinzes to Westminster Paddle Race on stand up boards. Here's the report on Day 2. Check back tomorrow for Day 3.
Day 2
We started at about 7am about 5 minutes apart and were pleased to now have some good river flow behind us. Reading came and went in a flash and spirits were high. The constant questions and pictures from spectators followed us along the route and it was a great way to pass the time!
The first 20 miles were easy, but by 21/22 miles I was really starting to feel it. Miles 22-30 were hell! I hit a really low point. I had stopped eating and grew progressively more tired and almost depressed about the job in hand. My speed dropped from an average of 5 mph down to 3.9 - 4 mph. I seemed to hit the wall. I was feeling dizzy and very low on energy and motivation. By mile 29 I managed to force down a couple of carb gels and drink some carb water. By mile 30 things were looking up. My speed increased and although I wasn’t feeling 100% fresh I made good time to the finish and crossed the line in 2hrs 45mins after about 37 miles of paddling . Coops came in about 30 minutes behind me.
Again we ate a lot that night and went to bed early ready for another early start. John Hibbard - Britain's Most Extreme Champion Sponsored by Tushingham Sails, Starboard, Fat Face, ActionVan, Go Fast Sports www.k007.co.uk Click here for Day 1
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