Race day is always fun. It's when the coaches get to watch us completely exhaust ourselves while trying to win whatever crazy race they have schemed up. Such as going over a big pour over while attempting to get a beach ball out of the pour over (in my case getting worked while trying to get it out) and taking it to your partner who had to take it downstream to the next point without losing it! Some races are timed, some are team races, some are relay and some are free for all. One thing I learned quick is being fast is definitely not just paddling hard. Choosing your line, being strategic and knowing where you're going is key! Making your competition swim works wonders as well assuming it's not against the rules! (sorry Will). These races seem silly but they really help you to make crucial decisions quickly and make you a better paddler. As Clay told us "paddle smarter not harder"!
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