Training for the Olympic Trials, a Short Story by An Olympian, an Olympic Hopeful, and Somebody in Awe of the Competition… by ericjackson | Apr 11, 2012 | the athlete, WhitewaterYes, they are all the same person… Ever since I was 8 years old I wanted to go to the Olympics. Â In 1972 I watched Mark Spitz win 7 Gold Medals in Swimming that year and joined the swim team myself. Â I did what the coaches told me to do and tried really hard....
How to spend more time with your Whitewater Kayak by JK Team | Mar 14, 2012 | Hero, WhitewaterDo you constantly wish that you could spend more time in your whitewater kayak? Statistics say that 79.219% of the US population resides within what is considered Urban Areas. I am currently part of that statistic. Most people attribute the amount of time that I get...
T’Ville Triple Crown Good Times and Results by Emily Jackson | Apr 13, 2011 | Events, Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe T’Ville Triple Crown has wrapped up once again, and man was it exhausting! But exhaustingly fun! This is a very unique event in the sense of events it has… Its two days long and both days we compete in three disciplines of whitewater kayaking. Saturday started off...
NAWF a great time by all! by ericjackson | Mar 22, 2010 | JK Team Posts, WhitewaterThis year’s North Alabama Whitewater Festival combined with the Locust Fork Slalom Races, and added some biking events to become Alabama Mountain Games.   There was live music each day, great fun in the form of kayaking, vendors, biking, and even sunbathing if...
Animus River Days Over by Dane Jackson | Jun 14, 2009 | JK Family Posts, JK Team PostsThe animus river days are over and it was awesome. Yesterday was awesome with the slalom race and the boat parade. You can read about yesterday in my last update. Read the rest here: Animus River Days Over
