CAL'S HAMLIN BLAST ADVENTURE RACE REPORT


Entry by:
Cal DeKuiper

 Hamlin Blast Adventure Race
09-07-2009
Ludington, MI
Awesome, 75, clear, no wind		 Overall Rank = 8/37
Finish Time: 7 hrs 36 min

Mountain Bike, Canoe, Obstacle Course, Mountain Bike, Run

7 hr 36 min




Pre-Race Routine and Warm-Up:
Two person teams. We planned our course, drove roads, set up gear, filled camel backs, and made sure our maps and settings were correct.

Performance Comments:
Great time. Paddling is work! 16 miles on gravel roads, about 4 miles of single track, 6 miles of paddling, 5 miles of orienteering. My team mate, Cliff Perez, is a former marine and can read a compass.

What Would You Do Different?
Bring a pad for the canoe seat. Bring kayak paddles for the canoe, they are faster.

Post Race Activities and Cool Down:
Nothing

Event Comments:
Everyone should try this at least once. I've never spent so much time chest deep in swamps. Keep my partner! Marines know how to read a topo map.

Would You Do This Race Again?
See you next year.

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