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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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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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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