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decked expedition canoe on a sandbar with ice floe - South Platte River in eastern Colorado

Launching 2024 paddling and rowing season in northern Colorado

Winter paddling in northern Colorado? Well, skiing or snowshoeing are for sure more popular winter sports here, but if you love paddling or if you are training for paddle races you can find paddling opportunities in northern Colorado year around. Actually, finding a liquid water in Fort Collins requires shorter driving than reaching skiing areas …

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How to avoid leg fatigue in long distance stand up paddling and racing

Endurance paddling races like the Missouri River 340 can be physically demanding, often leading to leg fatigue and discomfort. Common problems include sore muscles of legs, especially calves, and also numbness of feet and toes. To ensure an enjoyable and successful race, it’s crucial to prepare and implement strategies that alleviate leg fatigue. Preparation and …

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Get fit, feel free, paddle on – inspirational video paddling shorts

I am posting a lot of fitness inspirational video shorts on my YouTube channel. They are illustrated by own workouts from my backyard gym and different outdoor activities in northern Colorado including biking, hiking or inline skating. A few recent ones are featuring paddling theme – stand up paddling from a frog perspective, shot with …

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Paddling Against Time: My 2023 Challenge – Back to River Racing

2019 Racing Season My last paddle racing season was 2019. Missouri River 340 race was canceled in its regular format due to flooding. However, I paddled in other long races on the Missouri River: South Dakota Kayak Challenge, 72 miles from Yankton, SD to South Sioux City, NE, and Fort to Field Paddle Battle, 50 …

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