SUP204

Pushing Your Limits Today marked my 100th paddle of the season, a milestone that arrived sooner than anticipated. While this number holds no inherent significance, it represents a seasonal goal I set for myself. For a more detailedbackstory, feel free to check out last year’s blog post. The highlight of today’s session was not the number, but how I absolutely smashed it. I mean I truly had a breakthrough paddle, possibly my best performance to date. From the moment my paddle touched the water, I felt an undeniable connection with the river. If you’ve spent time near or on a body of water, you’ll understand how it can resonate with your soul. Water symbolizes life, connection, and renewal. It nourishes, cleanses, and sustains us, weaving its way through our communities and lives. Here’s the thing, I always find it hard to reach maximum heart rate paddling, partly because I’m new to serious training. Let me nerd out a bit and explain what this means. Heart rate monitors give athlet...