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[row] [col width=”1/2″]Welcome to our show notes for Episode 3 of the Flow State, where we talk about motivation. Show notes are here to explain some fine points, offer some outside resources, and give you a good overview of the show itself. Feel free to leave comments, questions, or suggestions for future episodes in the […]
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*This page occurs in reverse chronological order [row] [col width=”1/2″] [st_video video=”https://youtu.be/Ky0QcBwcqGo” ratio=”16:9″ width=”” height=””] [/col] [col width=”1/2″] [st_video video=”https://youtu.be/c6QbWt6vZTo” ratio=”16:9″ width=”” height=””] [/col] [/row] [st_divider divider_type=”border” height=”” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″] OWNING IT: A CASE FOR INDIVIDUAL MOTIVATION IN KAYAKING Words by Chris Wing [st_divider divider_type=”border” height=”” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″] [ubergrid id=9103] [st_divider divider_type=”border” height=”” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″]
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The following post was written by friend and fellow paddler Nell Steed. She reflects honestly on what pushed her toward a breaking point of not wanting to kayak anymore, and how taking some time for herself helped her get a grip on her fears and set new precedents when moving downstream. Thank you for sharing
I’ve always taken comfort in knowing that, for the most part, the worst that can happen while I’m paddling is swimming; bottom line: when the going gets tough, I pop the spray skirt and BAM! Game over. This musing is brought to you by the harsh reality of whitewater where bailing from your boat does
In Association with Atlanta Whitewater Club: Taming the Mental Game presented by Chris Wing of H2o Dreams LLC May 6th, 2014 – 7:00P FREE TO THE PUBLIC Garden Hills Community Club House “It never gets easier, you only go faster” –Greg Lemond I read this quote when I actually started to bike to help cross-train,
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Kayaking is a fickle beast. Okay, okay… allow me to rephrase. The River knows no dominion, and as hopeful explorers we will discover this for ourselves sooner or later. We’re merely along for the ride until the River decides we are in need of some serious humility. You know what shape this takes: gnarly swims,
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Words provided by Michelle Layser, Chile trip guest 2014. Photos Chris Wing Yet here I was, standing unbalanced on the rocks, declaring that this rapid—this one, of all the rapids on the trip—might be the one I portage. Standing on the slippery, moss-covered rocks that protruded from the right side of the river bank, I watched
Words and pictures provided by Brian Green, Chile trip participant from 2014. We do not conquer the river This is a phrase I hear often, and it’s one that have to agree with the most. Too often, we feel comfortable on the rivers we paddle most and it can, in a way, give us that
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Do you ever have a locker room speech with yourself above a rapid? In an eddy, before you take off downstream? This is mine: [st_video video=”http://youtu.be/20kbH_LRgZc” ratio=”16:9″ width=”” height=””] Not exactly a locker room speech, but there’s something about Kevin McCallister smacking his hands to his cheeks and the audible intake of air that
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A few weeks back, we shared the experience of one of our recent Creeking Clinic students, Nell. We’re excited to have additional feedback from one of our other students, Joni, who faced some big fears in a big way during our weekend on the water. As always, we love getting feedback from the people we
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