90% Mental-Ultra Distance Paddling Adventures Jennifer Fratzke

In this last episode of the year, I got a chance to catch up with Team Mississippi Speed Record 2023. Not only did these guys beat the record...they actually had fun doing it! The meaning of SET A RECORD is to achieve something that no other person or thing has achieved. Now while this record was established in 1937, and there have been many attempts and record breaking times over the last several decades, Team MSR holds the most impressive record  thus far, landing them the a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. Who will be the next to attempt this massive distance? Listen up to see what it takes!

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In this episode  we get a chance to catch up with Trey Reaves, recent winner of the mens solo division, and overall winner of The 2023 Great Alabama 650.  Originally from Arkansas, Trey now resides in Alabama where him and his family spend the majority of their time outdoors. This year, he will end the year completing with his son Colt in the 2nd Annual Last Paddler Standing.

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Join Dan Arbuckle from Headwaters Kayak and I as we talk story about my journey to the 2023 MR340 in a surf ski. The race was untimely called to an end at mile 244 for me and at other various spots on the river for 500 + paddlers. But the journey it took for me to get there was still the same!

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In this episode we talk story with Andrew Hansen about his recent experience running safety in the 70/48. A unique paddling race that traverses the puget sound starting in Tacoma, Washington, heading north into Port Townsend. But there is a catch...it starts at 7pm and goes through the night. It is completely self sufficient, other than safety boats, that you will probably not even see unless there is problem.  With that being said, hypothermia becomes one of the main issues that a racer needs to prepare for.

Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat. Normal body temperature is around 98.6 F (37 C). Hypothermia occurs when your body temperature falls dangerously below 95 F (35 C). It can happen in as little as 5 minutes.

Here are our top picks for cold weather/water paddling gear:


Base Layers (I wear these under waterproof gear). Waterproof Gear Splash Pants and Splash Jacket Boundary Socks (I usually wear wool socks under these) Extreme Rescue Drysuit (Rescue Team Pick) PFD's (These keep you not only SAFE but WARM)Medical Kits designed for PaddlersWaterproof Matches (Great to keep in lifejacket) SUP Skin Gloves Hydroskin Gear three neoprene thicknesses, a variety of tops and bottoms to mix and match Ignik Handwarmers Dry Bags BootiesSupport the show

In this episode, I talk story with Florida native Bobby Johnson about what it takes to be one of the best, He has tackled the Everglades Challenge multiple time, Alabama 650 since the year it started, Last Paddler Standing for the 1st year in 2022, Suwannee 230 and many more. If there is one thing I took from this episode it is that you must have the belief that you can do it. Bobby has shown that he believes if they can do it, he can do it. Enjoy!
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Join me as I talk story with Damien Rider.....Extreme Athlete, Motivational Speaker, Author and Creator of One Breath Meditation,  a modern approach to 5000 year old techniques of traditional meditation and mantras combined with movement and psychology. I learned so much from just one conversation with Damien and I know everyone out there listening will too, even if your next adventure doesn’t include climbing up the side of a hot air balloon at 10,000 feet then skydiving off of it, your going to be inspired!

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