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First kayaking trip in my new boat

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Got up early this morning and set out for PA to get my boat in the water for the first time. We got a little lost looking for the launch site, but we were on the water before 9:30am. Setting out the water was glassy it was so calm. I could see the clouds reflected on the surface. We went about 6 miles south in the Allegheny Reservoir. We turned around when I figured I was half done. When we crossed the Reservoir to come back north the wind started to pick up. We ended up dealing with a fairly strong headwind. I know the trip back took longer. My only complaint about the day were all the motor boats zooming around. The kayak was wonderful. The seat is positioned a little differently than in my niece's kayak, and was significantly more comfortable. My hips didn't tighten up at all. In all we paddled about 12 miles in 3.5 hours. My next long paddle will probably be the end to end on Chautauqua Lake in September. That is about 18 miles.

When I got home I was going to go for a run, but decided to walk instead. I did wear the dog though, so it was with an added 12 pounds. I partially decided to walk because we had a family dinner, and I wouldn't have had time for a shower beforehand. Can you say ewwww?!

Foodwise it wasn't my best day. Tim Horton's for breakfast, Wendy's for lunch and cake and ice cream with dinner. The crazy thing is I was still within my calorie limit for the day. Good thing I weigh myself on Saturday mornings though. I noticed my fruit and veggie servings were much lower than normal today, probably due to all that fast food.

According to my tracker I burned over 15,000 calories this week! That is a LOT of physical activity. Next week will probably be about the same, but the following week should be much less active, as I probably won't be kayaking as much. I think I will take that week and relax a little... maybe.
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CHRIS3874 8/20/2012 10:16PM

    Never been in a kayak but my Dad used to have a canoe years ago and we would go up and down the river and sometimes go up a creek for a few miles. I have some good memories of that it was a lot of work but it was sure fun.

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SHARON10002 8/20/2012 8:49PM

    So glad you had a wonderful day for your first kayak trip. Sounded really nice. 15,000 calories burned this week. I don't think you needed to worry about the one day's meals. It's great that you were still within your range! emoticon
What kind of monitor are you using to tell you how many calories you are burning? Do you like it,and do you wear it 24/7?

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KARIDIAN1 8/19/2012 6:15PM

    Very cool for your first trip out with your new kayak. When we used to go out fishing in our bass boat on the St. Croix or Missisippi rivers, we would be out on the water between 5-6 am, and then off by mid morning. The water just got too rough with all the pleasure boats zipping around. And the big houseboats had wakes that literally could toss you off the fishing platforms on our boat.

Will you really really relax this week? emoticon

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CINDHOLM 8/19/2012 1:07PM

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ERINMARIE424 8/19/2012 10:33AM

    Sounds like you had a great time and made good choices when eating out!

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RG_DFW 8/19/2012 6:35AM

    sounds like great fun!

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LIVINGFREE19 8/18/2012 11:14PM

    You are doing so well!
The kayak trip sounded like fun and what a great way to tone the arms up!

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BIGPAWSUP 8/18/2012 11:10PM

    Sounds like a wonderful time. I really enjoy reading about your trips. I can tell how much you enjoy it. Wonderful.

Kitty

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FLEURGARDEN 8/18/2012 9:55PM

    Wow - you continue to rack up those exercise minutes like there's no tomorrow. Way to go!

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BONDMANUS2002 8/18/2012 9:03PM

  go for it

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