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Exercises Video

A better way to warm up before exercise

High school gym class taught you that warming up meant a few static stretches before a rousing game of dodgeball or a rope climbing session. If you’re still using that warm up before your workout, or like most people you have no warm up, today’s column will give you a few ideas to make you …

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on April 15, 2012April 15, 2012
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How strong is your spring?

Developing a strong core is very important to being a good paddler. I am a big proponent of core training. Many people narrowly define the core to mean the abs, but your core if basically your entire midsection with exception of your extremities. Developing a strong and solid core makes a huge difference with your …

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updated on January 9, 2021March 25, 20121 Comment on How strong is your spring?
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Paddling the Blue podcast

Paddling The Blue Podcast
Paddling The Blue Podcast

John Chase interviews inspiring paddlers from the US and across the globe doing great things from the seat of a kayak. If you want to learn about sea kayaking destinations, trips, and personalities from the world of paddle sports, we have you covered!

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#172 – Three Peaks, One Paddle: Emma Reasbeck’s Coastal Challenge with a Purpose by Kayak and Foot
byJohn Chase

Emma Reasbeck combines sea kayaking and trail running to complete a unique version of the UK National Three Peaks Challenge, traveling from Snowdon to Ben Nevis by a mix of paddling and running.

Today’s episode covers her journey from a London office career to guiding in Anglesey, Norway, and Antarctica, the emotional motivation of supporting her mother and the CoppaFeel! breast cancer charity, and lessons learned about confidence and adaptability.

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#172 – Three Peaks, One Paddle: Emma Reasbeck’s Coastal Challenge with a Purpose by Kayak and Foot
#172 – Three Peaks, One Paddle: Emma Reasbeck’s Coastal Challenge with a Purpose by Kayak and Foot
August 24, 2026
John Chase
#171 – 36 years of record breaking kayaking around Ireland with Mick O’Meara encore
August 10, 2026
John Chase
#170 – Rapids to round Ireland with Wild Atlantic Warrior Jon Hynes encore
July 27, 2026
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  • Isle Royale National Park
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  • Prairie State Canoeists
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
  • West Michigan Sea Kayak Symposium

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