Though it’s super easy to carry my own kayak straight on the Jeep’s roof rack, and I’ve carried three on top without issue, it sure is a pain to load all three on there! So I debated whether it was worth picking up one of those “J
Continue reading →If you live south of Pittsburgh, you have fewer lakes nearby than you would north of the city. Fortunately, there is at least one lake that makes for a decent paddle, and that is Canonsburg Lake. It’s a fairly small lake, with a surface area of about
Continue reading →Pittsburgh offers a great number of paddling opportunities within the city as well as throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. Here are some spots where you can go kayaking whether you’re a beginner or an expert. Creeks and Rivers: The Three Rivers Ohiopyle State Park Slippery Rock Creek Neshannock Creek
Continue reading →Are you thinking about doing a run-paddle-bike triathlon? It’s a great idea, but make sure you are ready for all that running, paddling, and biking in the same day. Here are some training and racing tips to get you through it all.
Continue reading →With my renewed interest in running thanks to ChiRunning, plus the fact that gasoline topped $4.00 a gallon even here in the boondocks, a triathlon on my home turf sounded like a great idea. The race in question was the Upper West Branch Triathlon that starts and ends at Curwensville Lake in Curwensville, PA, and shares a similar course to the Tour de Susquehanna bike race.
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