THE LONG GAME

In this column, Priscilla talks about ways to maintain skills, fitness, and mindset to keep you paddling whitewater confidently for the long-run.

By Priscilla Macy

For many, paddling is one recreational activity that contributes to a healthy and happy life. For some, paddling is a defining and essential component of our identity - and something that we hope to continue doing forever, regardless of injury, age, or other obstacles. I find that as I mature, finding ways to maintain my skills, fitness, and mindset becomes increasingly important for my ability to fully enjoy whitewater. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING WHENEVER YOU CAN Finding time to paddle and train can become more difficult as life becomes busier and more complicated. While there is no substitute for time spent in a boat, being able to paddle well and confidently in the long run doesn’t have to mean focusing exclusively on paddling for training. Finding other sports and other…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Winter 2019

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