Missouri River 340 Race from Kansas City to St Charles
The Missouri River 340 (MR340) is a 340-mile nonstop paddle race across the state of Missouri, from Kansas City to St. Charles. It began in 2006 with just 10 finishing boats. Today, more than 400 boats line up at Kaw Point – kayaks, surfskis, canoes, pedal boats, outriggers, stand-up paddleboards, voyager and dragon boats, and […]
Missouri River 340: Training, Racing, and Lessons from 14 Journeys Downriver Read More »
What’s your New Year’s resolution? Every January, we hear the same familiar question: What’s your New Year’s resolution? And every year, most of those resolutions quietly disappear by February. That failure is not a character flaw. It’s usually a framing problem. Do we ask the right question? We tend to use resolutions, goals, and intentions
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Racing and paddling long distances like the Missouri River 340 (MR340) race isn’t just a physical challenge – it’s a deep dive into your mindset. Especially, if you’re racing solo and unsupported, it’s not just your gear or training that keeps you going. It’s your inner dialogue. It’s the way you handle pain, doubt, and
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Your path isn’t something you find. It’s something you create. I recently posted a short YouTube video, Create your own path inspired by my winter paddling and rowing adventures on Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake, along with some summer scenes from Boyd Lake in northern Colorado. The video features my Sea Wind expedition canoe and
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The year 2023 has drawn to a close. It was a particularly interesting year for me, filled with paddling, biking, river racing, travels, new outdoor activities, and health challenges. I plan to write some reviews and post new videos on my fitover67 YouTube channel. I rounded off 2023 with a 12-mile gravel bike ride in
Finishing 2023 year with gravel biking and SUP paddling Read More »