Off to the Races!!!!

[bobbins]

Hi Everyone,

Some of you already know that I have been training for the Worlds Outrigger Sprints in Sacramento....I am representing Canada on Team Canada Mens Open and Masters....hard to believe races are next week My poor old body cannot handle anymore abuse!

Cheers,

Bob

 

[thomasortega]

Old body?!?!?!?!

I wish I could have an "old body" like yours.

Good luck during the race!

 

[jeffg]

Good luck Bob!

And your body is neither poor nor old. Discuss.

 

[oldhouseman]

Best wishes

We all hope you have a great time and come out a winner.

And 39/40 is not old Bobbins.

 

[bobbins]

I wish I started my training 20 years ago..instead I started it in my mid 30's....now I am 40 and always sore, tired, cranky....does it ever get easier?

Thank God for the pleasure of appliances!!!!

 

[bobbins]

here is another one...

 

[jamman_98]

It would sound better in person

**Whistle** -- wolf whistle ;-)

joe
jamman_98

 

[bobbins]

lol...the uniform hides a lot sins.....lol

Oh well....just wait after racing in all of the heats...I will probably loose 10 lbs in a week.....

 

[oldhouseman]

Ten pounds

ain't a bad thing to loose.

As to getting cranky, sore and tired...

Welcome to life after 40. I lost a long when I was 40. That was almost 5 years ago. My doctor had a very serious talk with me about preventive illness.

I am a historian and love to sit and read or look at artifacts. Not a good thing for health and exercise at my age.

I am in better shape now than when I was in my late 30's.

And I hate to exercise.

I just finished a round of steroids to help my lungs,...er...lung.

Now I will drop some weight again.

Bobbins,..you have it made.

I admire your doing this.

Be cranky and whatever comes with it but keep up the work.

You will benefit from it in the end far more than you may realize.

Those are some great pics.

Keep us posted about the event at hand. I know we all look forward to some pictures of the events if you can manage that.

Best wishes.

 

[thomasortega]

you would look better without the cap
...and the glasses...

But ok... I know they're necessary.

 

[cycla-fabric]

Good Luck Bob! There are not many people who would take the chance that you are doing. 40 isn't old by today's standard and so what if you have a few sore muscles. When you finish and look back at it, you can be proud of yourself and of what you have accomplished. How many guys around you are your age and accomplishing what you are doing. Go for it, for you and Canada!

Doug

 

[kenmore58]

Bob,

Just do it! Who cares about the aches and pains, as long as you're having a good time.

After my 11-year relationship ended, I took to the gym almost 5 days a week, and at 50 that's not easy. I just "aspirin load" beforehand and off I go, and I enjoy every minute of it.

Good luck in your racing!

Enjoy.

Ron

 

[appnut]

Bob, you're incredible and awesome. I'm proud of ya and best of luck to ya!!! Dayam, a body like that and the ppruported rudder to boot!! Hot Dayam!! Bob

 

[bobbins]

Thanks guys..you are all to sweet

Bob

 

[thomasortega]

Bob, please check your email.

 

[countryguy]

Good luck from a fellow Canadian!

Gary

 

[rp2813]

I couldn't agree more with Jeff G's comments.

I just finished moving a good chunk of our household all by myself due to my partner's bad back. I was sore for the first couple of days of heavy lifting etc but then the soreness went away as the process continued. I'm 53 but feel I could use a regular workout plan and am considering options. For now, just unpacking will have to do.

Bob, there isn't a picture you've ever uploaded here that doesn't make me go "WOOF" and want to leap on you!

Ralph

 

[tuthill]

is that thing sticking out the side of your boat so you can paddle on one side without turning????????????????????

 

[bobbins]

The thing sticking out the side of my boat is the ama. The ama is like a stabilizer (or I will be flipping / huli the boat).

 

[maytagbear]

Ooooh,

Canada!

Best of luck!

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[~sudsshane]

Hi Bob-

Good for you!

Remember, 40 is not old, but fabulous! I should know, I will be 40 in October!

Good Luck to you

Shane

 

[rp2813]

And Shane, you look fabulous too--even after a few beers!

 

[~sudsshane]

awww

TY Ralph..You are too kind!

 

[bobbins]

Wow...the races started to today...man I am exhausted. I just completed men's open 1500 M and a men's masters 1000 M.
Our men's masters done really well and we have to race the 1000 M again to qualify for semi finals. Tomorrow are the 500 M races...hopefully we will do better.

Here is a team blog for those who may be interested to read aboot (he he he) outrigging racing.

http://teamcanadasacramento.blogspot.com/
Cheers,

Bob


http://teamcanadasacramento.blogspot.com/

 

[oldhouseman]

Bob, what a

great effort. It took alot of work to get to this point.

My hat is off to you. Whatever the outcome is you have made great strides and progress.

I am very impressed. I could never have done this.

You are inspiring me to rethink my current condition.

I lost a lung a few years ago but I picked up again and started restoring a historic house. I wonder if I could identify a sport to get involved in that would improve my health??

Get back in there and give it your best efforts. We are all behind you and wish you well.

 

[j2400]

Greg--One possible sport MIGHT be swimming. I don't know what the impact of having only one lung is, either in general or for you. So the usual disclaimers apply...do only what you can, etc, etc, etc.

However, in general, swimming has been pushed as an exercise for people who have various health issues.

If you get involved with United States Masters Swimming, you can pretty much choose what level of commitment you want--some USMS members compete heavily, others never compete and view the membership as more motivation to just keep a basic exercise program going.

http://www.usms.org

 

[thomasortega]

Congratulations bob!
I'm sure everybody is proud of you the same way as I am.

 

[bobbins]

Thank guys!!!!

Paddles Up!

Cheers,

bob

 

[rp2813]

So Bob, how did you guys do? It seemed like it was heating up a bit over in Sacramento towards the end of your meet. Good thing it didn't spill over into the weekend, as I think they hit triple digit temps by Saturday.

 

[bobbins]

I just arrived back yesterday and I am exhausted. All I can say WOW! What an experience! 35 to 40 countries - over 2500 paddlers! New Zealand had over 200 paddlers there. Hawaii had a large group and same with California. Yet as usual, Tahiti had over 300 of their top paddlers there. This year Canada was well attended with over 130 paddlers. Countries like New Zealand eyes open when they saw how strong we are! Team Canada crews and solo paddlers took home a record 15 medals; one gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze - the best showing ever by Canada at a World Outrigger Sprint Championship.

In 2010 I plan to go New Caledonia Outrigger Sprints and perhaps race in the Solo then! I will probably start my training program next spring in preparation for the time trials and qualifiers.

Yes there were a few days we hit triple digits – I finally got a tan to die for!!

Cheers,

Bob