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 …
Resolutions, Goals, and Intentions: Lessons from the MR340 Race Read More »
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 …
Mental Resilience and Realistic Optimism in Endurance Paddle Racing Read More »
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 …
Create your own path: inspiration from winter paddling and rowing Read More »
In late November of 2023, I made a quick trip from Colorado to Florida and back. As a result, I added the Literace 1x, a coastal rowing shell by Liteboat, to my fleet. My ultimate goal is to participate in long-distance rowing and races like the Missouri River 340. Literace 1x coastal rowing shell The …
Adventures with Liteboat rowing shell in videos from Colorado Read More »
Last weekend I had two rowing sessions with Rob Bean on Boyd Lake in northern Colorado. I was rowing my Literace 1x, a costal rowing shell by Liteboat. The lake is full of water, so it’s possible to enjoy sandy beached before they turn into a sticky mud. We tested a rowing rig on Rob’s …
RowCruiser by Angus Rowboats sailing on Boyd Lake Read More »
I have got 55 years of paddling experience with various kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards including over two decades dedicated to endurance and expedition racing. However, during my high school years in Sandomierz, Poland, I did a fair amount of rowing. Rowing in Poland During this time, we occasionally had access to an old, …
Starting coastal rowing in Colorado with Liteboat racing shell Read More »