V and I have been paddling with the Alpine Dragon Boat team for just over a year now. So we are pleased when the Alpine peeps invite us to their company picnic. This year it included free admission to Knotts, and you know what that means! Yup, Snoopy!

We only did three rides because of the 1.5 hour wait for the water ride. But that was probably the best time, because we got to really socialize and hang out. We also did the Pony Express and Silver Bullet. We called it a day about 6pm. My broken toe is getting better, but with my special hobble, my feet were killing me at that point. I couldn’t even come close to keep up with the group. But I didn’t give up, and everyone pretty much decided the fun was had and it was time to go home anyways.

Our big (Dragon Boat) race is coming the 26th and 27th in Long Beach, but i’m alittle behind in training. With the foot, i couldn’t effectively work on my cardio for a couple weeks. I practiced for the first time in weeks on Saturday and I could really tell that I had been off the boat. It wasn’t bad, but I could tell I had taken a step back in my progress. I had alot of trouble finding a comfortable position that didn’t stress the ouchie part of my toe. Eventually I figured it out, and I could paddle strong. There’s only one more practice before the race, and I feel confident that my foot will be fine. I’m excited because I am a much much better paddler this year than last. Should be a really good time.