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Shared stories, advice and inspiration from women in adventure all over the world.
Women with paddle power!
When I was training for a marathon swim, several people paddled for me so I could stretch out into the open water of the lake, practice passing food back and forth, and let us get to know each...
Thought I couldn’t
I was the oldest person in my diving class. One of our learning skills had us watch the instructor remove all their equipment piece by piece and give it to their dive buddy (the last being our tank...
The View
Whatever that makes your soul happy, do that.Submitted by Kohila - Follow Kohila's adventures - Instagram
You are never too old
I've surfed for over 50 years but my body was struggling with old injuries started nagging at me. So at 58, I started a new water sport. Surf ski paddling. That has grown into racing. And outrigger...
Long Distance Swimming
I like to write. Mostly in fits and starts and about swimming. Long-distance. Cold water. Things in between. Some might find the language in my blog offensive at times but I try to write honestly...
Just Do It!
Working outside often leads me into the trap of thinking that after a hard day the best thing would be to sit in front of the TV. Sometimes this is right but so often I know it is not what's best...
PTSD Relief
Having recently been diagnosed with PTSD, I have been prescribed road cycling, mountain biking and hiking by my psychiatrist. When I’m outdoors in the fresh air I feel as if the veil of darkness...
Do the unconventional!
As a kid, I never knew what I wanted to do or who I wanted to be. And to my dismay, that sense of no direction lasted well into my young adult years. I had hobbies, sure. I loved to write, and I...
Depression
Physical activity is the best treatment for mental health issues. Sometimes at the start of a run I'm still trying not to cry from tearfulness. I'm never still crying at the end. Always have a goal!...
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