I’ve never really thought of myself as an “athlete.” More like someone who enjoys long days on the water – expedition paddling, endurance racing, moving forward for hours. But at some point, the question shows up: Aging athlete… or just an active senior? Maybe it doesn’t matter. What matters is this: staying active gets more […]
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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
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I’ve created a new playlist in my FitOver67 Youtube channel: Active Aging Inspiration. If you’ve spent enough time on the water, especially in long races, you know that paddling eventually becomes something else. It stops being just physical. It becomes mental. Philosophical, even. During long efforts – like training sessions or races in the spirit
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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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