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Is it possible to continue training at a high level while away at university? What did you all do? This is a good question. At C4C, Gab Mark and Ian are still in school on the verge of completing their undergrads. (Gab still has a few more courses to take as the other 2). Andrew came back to international level paddling after completing his degree in 3 full years. The real challenge is to define

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If it was possible, would you consider navigating the Bermuda Triangle with your canoes?It would be terrifying but after having done the Molokai Hoe crossing, it seems like this challenge is for us!

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Is it just mere coincidence that 2 members of c4c won yak 4 stack best costume 5 years in a row with Morty being part of the two man judging panel?May i suggest a 5 person judging panel for the 7th annual Yak 4 a Stack?The Yak for a Stack costume contest has taken such tremendous proportions and this year there will be a voting station for everyone to go and vote for their favorite one. That

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How is it possible that Mark "interception" Sanchez and the New York "all we do is run" Jets beat the San Diego Chargers??? And is Nate Kaeding the official worst kicker under pressure of all time?Poor Nate, the playoffs have not been kind to him its true. The fact of the matter is that any team can win in a one game scenario, and the Chargers who were the better team, did not play like it. Too

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Why do the four of you seem so friendly on your blog, when in real life you are all a bunch of stuck up, full of your self jerks. Do you not appreciate your young fans and followers?Hey it seems we have definitely rubbed you the wrong way somehow and we apologize for the transgression. We like to think that we are really not so bad in person, but everyone has their moments. Hopefully you can

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What do you guys think of performing full range of motion for exercises such as bench press, and extending the arms during chin ups?Hey, thanks for the question. I think we are all definitely guilty of paying a little too much attention to using more weight, or trying to do more reps at the cost of proper technique. Full range of motion is important and will help you properly develop the entire

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Do the other people of C4C feel disgruntled when Burloak wins with the most points at Nationals?Everyone wants to win, disgruntled is a word in the wrong direction, but we're all very proud club members, and each season hope to be victorious.

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Would being bald like Andrew be more aerodynamic?Yes.

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Where would you stand on singing yourself a tune as you train? Further, any favorite meters for all those kilometers?It has been known to happen from time to time. It is mostly a means to occupy the fatigued mind, and think about something else other than a long workout at hand.

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It drives me crazy when someone suggests that pushing the hips forward during the stroke recovery pushes the boat forward. It's just simple physics that any forward movement in a boat cause the boat to go backwardz not forward (or decelarates vs accelarating), and the flip side is that backward body movement causes the boat to go forward or accelerate - hence the the body motion during the final

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So, what are you doing? countless fans are checking every day ... how's school? how was Hallowe'en? any good costumes? how late do you paddle in the fall? When is it time to start running again? any more coyotes? Will paddlers see you in Florida in November? vankayak's going back to Maui, what about C4C? is C4C on sabbatical? what about the new plastex C1? Anyone going to Portugal? HOw about a

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Whoever can answer these questions to their best ability, please respond. As the 200m sprint is a go in the Olympics, will you focus more on long distance running, or short speedy running? Also, why does Corey Hamilton run like a girl?The running will likely be a mix of both, and likely depending on the season focus programs might be tailored to sprinting more if you are concentrating on 200m, or

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ID like to know, when did Mark get legs like that? Man his fast on his feet.... and where is Gambino in all of this training and running?Mark has been flying under the radar with some serious speed for quite some time, and versatile in terms of distance as well. Gab has been getting his knee back in gear and should be back running again soon.

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Since scientists have recently discovered water on the moon, it is almost 100% certain that life forms have paddled there as well. That being said, who are your top picks for Team Earth in the Intergalactic Space Games?Hmmmm, very good question, and a tough one at that. A few standouts you've got to like are our good friend from Sweden Anders Gustavsson to make it along with the Baron van

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How much importance to you attach to following a heartrate monitor during runs/skis/paddles?It's a great tool to monitor quite a few things. Once you become familiar with your heart rates, using the monitor is an excellent way to gauge your efforts vs. what percentages you are trying to work at. As well it is also a good way to monitor your training level and how well your body is recovering

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I heard that Slalom racers had higher strength to weight ratio and picked up way more babes. Can you confirm or deny?Compared to what we would've to ask? A rock yes, C4C... afraid not.

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Ohhh those videos and picts of Gab in a Speedo just have me sweating. My question is, if I fill my bath-tub with ice, will Gab come and hop in. He can borrow my speedo-- it is leopard print!XOXO JRHWhile the offer is tempting... I wouldn't hold your breath.

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When are you going to start answering questions again? Your fans are waitingSorry again to all the loyal followers, it's been a busy fall for the four us, but we're back on it!

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No more 500m at the Olympics and one less C2. Opinions? Should we change our domestic development based on that decision?Hey thanks for your question. I think you hit the nail on the head, there is definitely going to be some changes to the development strategy. As a team Canada will need to adapt, as this new focus on the 200m distance will call for heightened sprinting focus in training, and

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I, like many others will be there to cheer you guys on at worlds. Any cheering tips for during your races that will help us motivate you even more?Great question. We are very excited to be racing with the supportof a hometown crowd this year. There are lots of ways to get uspumped up, so please don't hold back in the cheering department.Chants are always good if you can get the whole crowd into

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Do you think there's a significant difference between buying a Nelo C1 with or without "wings"? Do they affect technique?There is a difference between the two, but they will onlyaffect technique a little bit. In the wider Nelo, you willsteer off the side almost every stroke, whereas in the narrowone you will only touch the side occasionally. Basically it'sjust a preference thing. Some paddlers

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How do you deal with nervousness before a big/important competition? Any specific strategies?Dealing with nerves is a very important part of racing. Everybody gets nervous,from little kids to Olympic Champions. One mistake a lot of people make is totry to ignore their nerves or pretend that they aren't nervous. You have toaccept that you are nervous, and then deal with it. Think about all

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So what is R.O.C.K.?R.O.C.K. stands for the Riverside Organization of Canoers and Kayakers.It is located on Riverside Dr in Ottawa, where Gab, Mark and Ian live.It's an alternate training location for us if we don't want to drivedown to Rideau.

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Heya! Question for professionals:What is the most important muscle groups in canoeing to what we should get most attention at the weight training in order to improve performance and technique?Well, that's a hard question, as there could be a lot of different answers. You hear people say it all the time, but core strength is very important in canoeing. It helps you stay stable during your stroke

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Do you think that a flatwater canoer can train racing and steer in the opposite side wind conditions same as others who has their side wind as advantage or wind will always be an advantage for certain side canoers?Wind will always be an advantage for certain side canoers, but you can limit that advantage considerably with proper training, a lot of practice, and the right mind set.

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Did any of you guys start as kayakers? how were you?Most of us did some kayaking in our youth. Mark probably did the most, and did start in a kayak. He continued all through bantam doing both, winning numerous Cloverleaf medals and Provincial titles. As a midget he came 4th at Nationals in K4 with good friend Adam van Koeverden, fellow Curitiba blood brother Adam Klevinas, and his cousin Brant

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Race Help? How do you guys push yourself in the middle of a long, hard, important race? Do you ever finish a race and feel you could've gone that little bit harder? I know this sounds like a difficult thing to answer, but anything will help!An important thing to work on when you want to give your 100% is your race plan. At all times during the race, you should know exactly what to do. Things like

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Has Gab converted to Nelo? I thought he was all for Plastex. What happened to the straight and simple lines?Gab could race well on a raft, it just happened that the Canoe4Canada.com sticker looked better on the Nelo that day.

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I was wondering when you guys made your first national team?Aruss hit the international stage first out of the 4 of us, when he teamed up with his brother at the Jr Worlds in 1999. Morty and Mark joined him on the Jr Team the next year, and finally Gab made the C4C team complete in 2001, when all four of them threw down at the Jr World Championships.As for the Senior Worlds Teams, Mark took the

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Me and my high school girls volleyball team just loooooovvvveeeee Ian!! Would he ever consider racing with a pony tail and growing his beard until the world championships?A lot of us are also on the cheerleading team, and we plan on beingthere in full force!! GO IAN, GO Panthers, and GOOOO CANADA!Thank you very much for your support girls! We have been considering organizing a cheersquad for the

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How do you all deal with losing?No one likes to lose, at anything, especially at something that you invest so much timeand energy into like many of us do in Canoeing. Yet the reality is that you will not winevery race you are in, not even close. Losing is never the goal and is not something thatyou should be looking to settle for, but it will happen sometimes and the sooner thatyou can take a

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Where do you position your block in your boat?Under your knee and on your floor board.Take a couple sessions to try and find the right spot in your boat for your block sothat your boat is balanced bow to stern. You do not want to be to far forward and diveyour nose, or too far back and sick your tail. Get a coach or buddy to look at youpaddling and adjust your block until your boat is ridding

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Where could a paddler get a good block?C4C is officially supplied with perfectly cut blocks by Tamas Buday Sr. He is in ourestimation the best block cutter in the world. It is not to hard to cut a blockyourself, the easiest way is to trace your knee onto the top of the block and thenuse a hack saw blade held by your two hands to gradually cut away a groove for your knee.Be careful and go slow!But

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Hi C4C! So basically when you say you have a running or weights beside water, that means you have 2 waters + 1 extra training?Yes pretty much. We also usually have wednesday and saturday afternoons, and all day sunday off to rest and recover.

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Is there a chance you'd auction off spots for a C7 with C4C? What would you put the money towards?That sounds like a great idea and something we would definitely consider. The money would probably go towards starting a movement to get C7 included at nationals, although Carleton place would probably always win as they may have the only boat in Canada...

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Flipping through your pictures, who is the black sheep of c4c, Mark for being bald chested, or Andrew for being bald headed?That would have to be Mark, who is trying desperately to sprout some manly chest hair. We at C4C believe that the bald headed look, AKA the chrome dome, is a great look that many great paddlers have sported with great success on and off the water.

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Do abs play more importance in just good look or canoeing?Hmmm... While it isn't usually our abs that are killing us after a race, we definitely use them quite a bit while canoeing. As for the good looking part, we do recieve the occasional compliment, especially those of us whose abs aren't hidden by hair.

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Have women in canoe sacrificed their childbearing gift by training?NO. Get with the times. Women in canoe can have children as well as anyone else, possibly better.

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What would you suggest for those athletes that have to go back to school and can't paddle for a month after going to Florida? Are there changes in the types of dry land workouts we should be doing in order to maintain our Florida gains without still being on the water?Great question. This is a problem a lot of athletes face, young and old. When you can't get on the water, it's important to try

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How do you deal with the knee pains of spring camp?Knee pain can be a real.... pain in the knee. When getting back on the water, knee pain is inevitable. Icing it after practice can help, as well as learning how to stand up and paddle during rest (this will also impress the ladies). Another important thing to do is to make sure you stretch a lot. Knee pain is often caused not only by long

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What are your best "pump-up" movies?Let's see... can't go wrong with Arnold's classic "End of Days", because after-all... when speaking to the devil you should be ready to reply like the this:Arnold (insert accent)-"You think you're bad, you're a @#$%^&* choirboy compared to me."

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Do you believe in life after love?Well, as Cher put it: "I can feel something inside me say, I really don't think you're strong enough, no."But that's a load of crap. Of course there is. Suck it up Cher.

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I heard chinups is one of the best exercise that a canoer can do in order to be better and faster...and I was just wondering if thats trueIt's true, chinups are a great exercise for canoers. They are a great part of any weight program, and also an easy way to add a little bit of extra training to your day. They are also a good way to measure improvements in your strength.

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hey guys! should i bring my poggies to florida!Heck no! Forget your poggies and go to Hoagies.

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Did anyone cry when morty shaved off the beard?NO. While he did lose some of his manliness when he cut it off, he still has plenty enough left not to cry. A lot of other people were saddened by the loss, but held off the tears when they realized it was almost full grown again by the next day.

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Why is it a cardinal sin to listen to your ipod/mp3 player etc on the water? I train by myself on the water and have found it invaluable especially for the longer efforts.One of the several million reasons why you should NOT train with an mp3 player on the water would be this one. Use every minute you spend on the water to train your body and your mind to the task. In a race, however long it

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Hi guys, I notice loads of Canadians use Turbo blades. How do you guys rate the scoop out, on the c-1 paddle compared to that of a spline, like on bracsa's. Also do you guys find that with the blade face being shorter than other blades, this affects your technique?Mark, Ian and Gab have all been using the turbo paddle since 2001. Andrew has been using a Plastex paddle since 2005. Here at C4C we’

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Dear Canoe4CanadaHow does exam time affect your training? I find it hard to get in good quality sessions when I'm sleep lacking and stressed--is it better to skip some practises to avoid the risk of getting sick? Or do you just keep training ontop of the school work-load? Thanks! Hey good question, one that we have all encountered along the way. Two key words for you, time management. When the

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Why did the Chargers lose?Well now there is a good question. In the words of former Cardinals head coach Dennis Green, because, "They were who we thought they were. You want to crown them, then crown their #$%^@, but they were who we thought they were, and we let em off the hook!" The big momentum shift came after San Diego punted, and a blown special teams assignment let Santonio Holmes run a it

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What are some good songs to pump you up?Thanks for the question. Hmmm, there are so many good tunes that can get the head where it needs to be and the adrenaline up.Gabriel loves Rancid and Jay-Z.Aruss ritually listens to the Strokes-Reptilia before important races.Morty likes the blaring opening riff of Fortunate Son by CCR.Mark likes Back in Black....and occasionally some Disney songs.

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Paddling machine is so boring. Is it possible to make it even a little bit fun?Thanks for your timeless question... is it in the least bit possible to enjoy paddling machine during those long and tiresome winter practices? The answer, while probably not what your looking for is 'kind of'.Nothing compares to getting on the water, feeling the boat glide, and realizing your technique is working for

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What are your thoughts on the new World Championship list of events (as desribed on Steve Giles' blog)?As seen on Steve Giles blog at www.snappyexit.com, Steve Giles discusses the new formatfor the 2009 world champs events, and while he agrees for the most part with theexclusion of the 500m fours, he does not give a warm endorsement to the inclusion of thenew 200m singles relays. The thoughts of

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Why are the New England Patriots so stupid?Great question, a puzzle to all NFL fans who don't root New England. One could probablygo with any number of answers, I prefer they weren't loved as children (kidding...sort of).

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When to go skiing for cross training purposes, do you use classic or skate technique?Skate.Gab likes to go classic, and strongly feels that it more closely resembles the canoemotion than skate. It always good to mix things up, but it is expensive to sinkhundreds of dollars into both skate and classic gear. As a group we invariably skateits faster. We feel the need for speed.

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Dear C4c,I was wondering what i should be eating after a workout to make it more beneficial. I was alsowondering kinds of drinks are good other than water to drink during a workout.Thanks for the question, see previous question about the food, as per drinks, can't go wrong withsomething with some electrolytes during, as long as it isn't too sweet. Gatorade is a commonchoice.

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Dear members of C4C,This question is basiclly for Andrew, so i'll just cut to it. I was looking at theAtlantic Division website, and i saw the National qualifying regatta. I noticed thatBanook's Junior Warcanoe was 3rd. What happened between those two periods of time thattook you from 3rd in your division to 1st in the country? Also, who were some of thepeople in the boat who came up big in that

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Is benchpress good for paddling?Thanks for the question. The short answer, weights in general are good for paddling,and balancing that equation out is extremely important. Benchpress is a great exercise,and can help you make big gains in overall body strength, just don't overdo it. You don'tneed it in every single workout.

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Dear C4C,First I think that your website is boss, but I was just wondering what you guys suggest eating after aworkout.ThanksFor starters big ups to you and thanks for the Ask Us Anything love. Post workout, it really depends on the workout,but no matter what it's important to get something in your system. Hydrate properly, something with protein and goodenergy is always a good idea. If you don't

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How do you keep focused on the line before a big race?We all have different tools for staying focused and ready to blast off the line. Breath deeply and channel yourenergy so that everything is ready when the time comes. Don't waste time and energy by looking around atyour competitors in the lanes beside you, look down your lane like a tunnel and focus your energy onmaking it to the end as fast

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Do you know where i can get a second hand boat? Good question, our suggestion would be to check with your division if there are any posts forboats for sale. You can also ask your coach to ask around, this is usually a pretty reliable tactic.

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Dear C4c I have just become a canoer and I was wondering whether I should be doing any stretches to help my kneefrom getting injured. I was also wondering what the best thing to work on during the winter would be?As for the knee, see the question before, I think this may help. During the winter months when you are off thewater the best things to work on are overall muscle strength and muscle

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I was wondering if you had any good stretches or workouts that would make sure that i don'tinjure my knee from canoeing?Good question, we can definitely throw a few suggestions your way. Knees are obviously a sensitivesubject, and each case is very different. Often times maintaining strength around the knees and throughthe core will help decrease the possibility of knee injuries. In canoeing

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Why you are not answering "Ask us anything!" questions anymore?? Waiting more than a month forchanges in that section:(Not sure if we have a good excuse for you here... new year's resolution 2009 "ask us anything" questions to beanswered more promptly. Sorry.

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I was just wondering how you guys prepare for a race, days before and on race day. How do you prepare individually and as a team?We each have different routines that we follow in order to get ready to race. Prep is very important for each race, as the mental aspect of racing can be the difference between making the final or not, a bronze medal or gold etc. Visualizing your outcome is a good way

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So do you go skiing (like Larsen) and have swimming training while winter season (like I do)? Or you dont have to, cuz you can paddle all year long and dont tave time for that!?We ski like Larsen and swim like you! Cross training is great and we're always looking for new sports to challenge us during the off season. We enjoy skiing, swimming, biking, soccer, hockey, basketball, kayak polo,

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Do you think its possible to cross the finish line faster if you made a jet pack of coke and mentos and strapped it to your canoe?We can't see why it wouldn't. Worth a try for sure. (By trained professionals, don't try it yourself...)

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Which one is the best Nelo, Plastex or Hody?This is a complicated question, and the answer depends on what boat you're looking at and your own personal paddling style. In most people's opinions, Nelo's C1 is now a superior boat, winning 5 of 6 medals at the Olympics. Gab and Andrew however have had difficulty in mastering it's awesomeness, but we'll give them some time. Plastex C2's have been

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Watching Gab and Andrew in the Olympics, I am impressed by your ability to keep the C-2 running smoothly (i.e. not bouncing up and down) while delivering a great amount of power onto the blade. Any tips for how to keep the boat from rocking too much?Thanks for the great question. Keeping the boat nice and smooth often translates with better boat speed overall. Obviously, first and foremost

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Are any of you single? I'm a big fan of Mark I think he is pretty good looking! Yeah we think he's pretty cute.

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Who are some athletes, in any sport, you guys admire most?Great question, we all look to other athletes for inspiration, and there are many athletes we find very admirable. Among them are Steve Giles, Adam van Koeverden, Michael Phelps, Lance Armstrong to name just a few... trust us the list goes on and on.

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Even though the schedule makes it near impossible, can you ever picture anybody pulling a Michael Phelps in Canoe-Kayak, winning event after event? If anybody could do it, you'd have to think Adam van Koeverden would be near the top of the list, but like you said very tough with the scheduling to make it happen. Katalin Kovacs of Hungary will attempt the trifector in women's kayak, and she does

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Is Chinese food in Beijing anything like the Chinese food we eat over here? Definitely some similarities. We have been eating various sweet and sour dishes, as well as beef dishes with snow peas and garlic that are reminiscent of Chinese food in Canada. However, it is not far-fetched to think that maybe we are being catered to as Westerners so the food may not be completely authentic.

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You know when the hobbits get back from fighting the big fight and kinda don't feel like partying anymore at all the hobbit pub nights as much? do you think coming back from the olympics and then going to nationals will be like that?Are you kidding us... nationals to all members of C4C is a huge deal. It is an incredible time of year, regardless of the time changes, Olympic results and whatever

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What do you guys think about Brett Farve going to the New York Jets?Brett Favre needs to stop hogging all the headlines, don't people realize the Olympics are on.

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Have you ever seen the famous ''naked paddler''?What can we say, someone has made an attempt to go "classic" in the Greek origins of the games kind of way...

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Personal music playing devices and training: a good mix or to be avoided?There is a time and place for everything, don't have them on when you are doing time controls on the water, or when you are paddling in general... in the weight room or prior to races are good times to use music to pump you up.

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What do each of you order at POW regularly (so I can eat like a champion)?Andrew- Sausage Over White (sometimes brown)Gab- Bacon Over BrownIan- Sausage Over BrownMark- Bacon Over Brown

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if i were out buying a washing machine...should i buy retail? or go to appliance direct in melbourne, florida. where retail is wacky-noo-noo! Follow exactly what the commercial (you so excellently recited for us) has told you to do.

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If all of you competed on American Gladiator, who would win?Tough to say, you'd probably get four different answers to this one. Maybe a competition is in order?

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Would you take a different order if you were in a tub C4? For that, what are the typical characteristics of and what is required to excel in each position?The characteristics that make a good tub C-4, well that is a great question. You've come to the right place, because all four members of Canoe4Canada are champions of the famous black Junior C-4 Trophy, and know what it takes to move the beast

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Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?A mystery really. However, why do stars fall down from the sky, every time you walk by?

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Can you please describe one training from A to Z? (Like stretching, warming up, km on water, program and stuff) And whats you weekly training Load? (I have 2-2-1-2-2-1-0 for example)Hello thanks for the keen question. Our training varies during the year depending on the proximity to competition and the season. The example of the training week you have provided would describe a regular week for us

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Any advice on how to stay calm before a big race?Take a few deep breaths, and remember it is a paddling race, and this is a fun sport. You can only control what's in your own hands, concentrate on your strengths and what works for you, and the rest should work itself out. It often helps to have a routine, and once you find something that you are comfortable with, stick with it, and it may make

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I have two questions. While paddling do you focus on pulling with one hip or both hips ? And, during a race, do you constantly focus on your technique, or do you just focus on going as fast as possible ?Hey great question, you have made a smart observation that while the hips work together to produce the best possible stroke, they do have different motions. Concentrate on pulling back with both

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Since I have written a question, does this mean we are friends and I can tell people I know you?Heck yes, go tell it on the mountain. Canoe4Canada is all about making friends, amigos, chums, whatever you want to call it.

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Hey Guys,Everyone in the canoeing world is feeling pretty down after hearing about the loss of one of our heroes, Gyorgy Kolonics. We would love to hear you guys say a word or two about him and what he meant to you guys and the sport.RdaltonRichard, thanks for your submission. We are a bit late getting to answering this question, but Andrew and Mark especially spoke about Kolonics in their

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What does it take to be number 1?What does it take to be on the top? Once again a difficult question to answer, but an excellent query into what makes a winner. There are so many ingredients that go into becoming a champion, or number 1, and different things certainly work for different people, hmm, where to start... probably the most important thing is to believe in what you're doing, and to

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Where do I put my front foot? I've noticed people's front knees at all different sorts of angles - are there advantages to different placements?There is no correct placement for a front foot, it is more a matter of preference. Canoeing is an interesting sport in that there is no universal answer to the stroke of technique. You have some paddlers like Gab with a huge stretch to the front foot,

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Dear C4C, it is my understanding that between the four of you, you carry a vast knowledge in most everything. I have a friend, lets call him Ken, and Ken wants to buy a tandem bicycle. He has two viewings in his home town, but a good viewing in another town he will be passing by a few hours away. He is torn on what to do, as if he buys the one out of town he could be missing two better deals. Can

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Do you think that, in a melancholy canoe-less world, you would have been able to reach your current level of competition in the event entitled kayaking?That is quite the depressing hypothetical, but a good question nonetheless. If you were to take all of the canoers and insert them into the kayak discipline, it would make for some very tough battles and an extremely deep field of athletes.

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Are any of you guys gay? If not, have you ever considering playing for the other team, even if it is just once? Any attraction between each other?While Mark has been known to stare at the sexy chest rugs sported by Andrew, Gab and Morty, none of those questions would be answered with a yes.

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Have you four ever had a coach that you didn't connect with well? And if so, what did you do to make the best of that situation ?There will definitely be times in all sports where athletes and coaches disagree on points or don't connect well, this is true for C4C as well. However, the best thing to do is to communicate well with your teammates and coaches on what you want to accomplish and try to

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I was reading Andrews entry: "The Game is Ten Trick". In this he listed the top 10 ten trick players in canada. I heard that Dennis Stever was the best ten trick player, cleaning up on European Tour in 2006. Is this true?No.

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Dear C4C. If you had to pick a comic book character that best represents your morals and ideals, who would you pick and why?.. Also, who will win senior men’s war canoe this year? –Anonymous 5th member of the 2001 Jr. Worlds canoe team.S Dickey... no no that's too obvious, Scott D., thanks for that fantastic question. Always great to hear from a founder. As for the comic book character, that's a

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What's so devastatingly beautiful about nurses with red bras?The better question to ask in this case is what isn't.

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Dear C4C. I've noticed that many of your photos appear to be staged, for instance the laughing photo on this page. May I ask who is your photographer, and would you ever consider going with a more natural looking approach?Hey thanks for the question. Yeah when we put together the site we had an impromptu photo shoot, where semi-professional photographer/ Olympic kayaker Emilie Fournel took a few

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What are the top three things I could do that would help me be as cool as you guys?Wow, that is quite the loaded question… where to start, try these three little tricks: 1) adopt the slogan “keep it real” (applies to everything) 2) don’t try too hard in social situations, and don’t be afraid to really enjoy yourself 3) practice up on your ten trick game

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So... who of the crew is single? I'm far off in California but a girl can dream, right?Good question, amongst the four only the C-2 duo of Gab and Andrew are sans significant others. In the words of Tamas Buday Jr. “dream it up”.

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Is it true POW is closing, and if so, what are we to do with ourselves?That is truly a sad proposition, and one we at C4C care not to entertain at this time. There have been rumours for a time of POW possibly closing, but as of now they still have the best post practice breakfast we know of. Enough said.

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Hey Andrew/Gab Congrat's on going to the Olympics - I just wondered if there will be the same air pollution issue that the media is talking about in China specifically at the paddling sites ??? Will you be going over early to get used to the climate?? GOOD LUCK !Hey thank you so much. We can’t say for sure what the air is going to be like, but we hope to be prepared for whatever the conditions

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