California 100 – Going the Ultradistance

Below is an article I wrote, published in Sea Kayaker Magazine in October 2013. This 100 mile paddle race,  will be hosted again in 2019 under a new name, the California River Quest. For me, the past five years have been a huge learning curve in training for paddle endurance races. The keys to improvement and progress are to be consistent, set goals and keep it fun. Introduction The California 100, California’s first paddle sport ultramarathon, is a 100-mile paddling race on the Sacramento River from Redding to a takeout…