To add to what has already been said: Splashy stroke - I think any energy used to move water through the air rather than the boat through the water is wasted energy. As coach Endicott used to preach: "Don't abuse the water!" Zen - paddling well is a Zen experience. One of my goals in every training sesion is to clear my mind of the stuff that clogged it up during the day. And also to build up an appetite so I can enjoy the hot dog/cheeseburger/beer afterwards. The only Zen and hot dog joke I know: [What did the Buddhist monk say to the hot dog vendor? Make me one with everything] [The monk pays the hot dog guy with a $20 bill. The vendor takes it and does nothing. The monk says "Where is my change?" What does the vendor say? "Change comes from within."] I really believe that speed over distance equals efficiency. In the Olympic 100 meter sprint, the runners are slowing down at the end of the race. Humans cannot go even ten seconds at full exertion. So, to go a long distance in a kayak without being exhausted means some sort efficiency is at work. Ditto if the distance is covered at speed. This has been a very educational discussion. I appreciate reading everyone's offerings. Rev. Bob's humor especially. Jim Tibensky *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jul 09 2009 - 05:25:44 PDT
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