90% Mental-Ultra Distance Paddling Adventures (Jennifer Fratzke)
Explore every episode of 90% Mental-Ultra Distance Paddling Adventures
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| 28 May 2022 | Cyril Derreumaux-Solo Kayak to Hawaii | 01:01:32 | |
In this episode we talk story with Cyril Derreumaux, the guy who at the release of this episode is set to launch from California to Hawaii on a solo kayak in about 10 days. The entire journey should take around 70 days . | |||
| 10 Jun 2022 | Danny Mongno-NRS Dry Wear featuring GORE-TEX Pro | 00:36:42 | |
In this episode , we talk story with Danny Mongno, Product Manager at Northwest River Supply about the new GORE-TEX Pro Dry Wear and what it takes to create a product that is durable, breathable AND waterproof. I personally use NRS gear when packing for my ultra endurance races and stand behind the company. If there is anything that I look for when searching for paddling gear, its durability, dependability and comfort, to say the least. | |||
| 01 Jul 2022 | Brian Sheridan takes on The Everglades Challenge-Part 1 | 00:46:51 | |
We all know that there is a lot of time and planning spent preparing for ultra endurance races, so having to grab a DNF before reaching the finish line is a hard pill to swallow. It happens to all of us at some point for several different reasons. I've been there when I have to pull out of the California River Quest due to a few poor decisions early on in the race that definitely could have been avoided. But we paddle, we learn, and we paddle again. Weather its an issue this gear, equipment, nutrition and hydration, so many moving parts can fall apart. Get your sail on with Falcon Sails https://www.falconsails.com/ | |||
| 08 Jul 2022 | Brian Sheridan takes on the The Everglades Challenge-Part 2 | 01:14:45 | |
We all know that there is a lot of time and planning spent preparing for ultra endurance races, so having to grab a DNF before reaching the finish line is a hard pill to swallow. It happens to all of us at some point for several different reasons. I've been there when I have to pull out of the California River Quest due to a few poor decisions early on in the race that definitely could have been avoided. But we paddle, we learn, and we paddle again. Weather its an issue this gear, equipment, nutrition and hydration, so many moving parts can fall apart. Get your sail on with Falcon Sails https://www.falconsails.com/ | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | The Arctic Cowboys-Northwest Passage Part 1 | 01:06:01 | |
In this episode, we talk story with the Arctic Cowboys, a team of experienced paddlers from Texas who are about to embark on a expedition of a lifetime. They will traverse through an area known as the Northwest Passage. Although this route has been attempted by other kayakers with various degrees of success and failure, this team will be the most experienced group of kayakers to attempt the passage via a strictly water route. The North Face https://www.thenorthface.com/ Templar Knives https://www.templar-knives.com/ Epic Kayaks https://www.epickayaks.com/ Resistol (cowboy hats) https://resistol.com/ Books The Amazon from Source to Sea (get it on Amazon) Mentions: Robert Youens Inuit People
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| 29 Jul 2022 | Adventure Racing & Yukon 1000 with Bend Racing | 01:18:40 | |
In this episode we talk story with Jason Magness and Daniel Staudigel of Bend Racing. These two just set a new record for fastest time racing in the Yukon 1000, completing the course in just 5 days, 11 hours and 48 minutes. The prior record was 6 days 2 hours and 11 minutes in 2009. | |||
| 09 Oct 2022 | Adventure: Adam Shoalts-A Modern Day Explorer | 01:08:59 | |
Adam Shoalts is a Modern Day Explorer who grew up in the Canadian forest. His father was a woodworker, and taught him how to build canoes and paddles from a young age. He still resides in Canada where he is the Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Website: | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 | A Mid-Pacific Crossing with Cyril Derreumaux (Part 2) | 01:07:36 | |
On September 20, 2022, after 91 days and 9 hours, Cyril Derreumaux completed 2,544 nautical miles from California to Hawaii. in fact, he is only the second solo kayaker to accomplish this. This is a recap of his inspirational journey through grit and determination. Make sure you check out Season 1, Episode 7 to hear our pre-crossing chat. | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | Adventure-Roam Projects: Last Paddler Standing | 00:45:50 | |
In this episode, I talk story with Greg Wingo, owner of Roam Projects about the 2022 Alabama 650 recap and the first inaugural Last Paddler Standing, a new SUP endurance race event in Sarasota Florida at Benderson Park. | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | Adventure-Damien Rider 480k Maldives Paddle and Beyond | 01:07:28 | |
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! | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | Bobby Johnson-Just Keep Paddling | 01:51:09 | |
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! | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | Hypothermia and the 70/48 with Andrew Hansen | 00:49:18 | |
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.
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| 15 Aug 2023 | The MR340 is ENDING NOW | 01:28:35 | |
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! | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | Getting to know Trey Reaves-Winner of the 2023 AL650 | 01:00:30 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Dec 2023 | Episode-Mississippi Speed Record 2023 | 01:36:43 | |
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! | |||
| 20 Sep 2024 | Adventure-Stand Up Paddle Boarding with John Knippers | 01:46:31 | |
John Knippers is an accomplished SUP paddler who loves to test his limits. You may have ran into him at events such as the grueling Great Alabama 650, Last Paddler Standing, MR340 or exploring the Boundary Waters in the northernmost reaches of Minnesota. In his spare time, you can find him on the edge of a 100ft cliff in Oklahoma looking down at a beautiful river in front of his house or paddling on his SUP with his dogs. John even started his own race called the Grand River DAM Paddle. Check the links below and enjoy! | |||
| 08 Nov 2024 | She Conquers-Lindsey Tilton | 01:14:41 | |
In this episode, we talk story with Lindsey Tilton of Jupiter (no not the planet, although she really is out of this world), a coastal town in Palm Beach Country, Florida. In 2024, she became the first female to complete the grueling Great Alabama 650 on a stand up paddle board. Not only is she an amazing athlete but is also a pretty rad woman. Check her out on Instagram @earthgrownlindsey. | |||
| 26 Oct 2019 | Let's get mental | 00:05:41 | |
Jennifer started her own podcast because she wanted to share her passion for ultra-distance paddle racing with others. She is deeply intrigued with the mental toughness it takes to endure these kind of events. This podcast will explore what we need to do reach our full mental potential. There are many wild things that happen when your alone out there and your body starts screaming at the mind for help. Jennifer wants to share the madness, fear, pain, and joy that her and her fellow athletes experience. ***Please leave your comments, questions, and what you would like to hear on future episodes. Any feedback is good feedback! Aloha Races mentioned: SeaPaddle NYC. www.seapaddlenyc.org Yukon 1000 www.yukon1000.org MR340 https://rivermiles.com/mr340/ Connect with Jennifer online at: E-mail: Jenniferfratzke@gmail.com Instagram: @Paddlefishsurf Facebook: www.facebook.com/jennifer.fratzke | |||
| 01 Dec 2019 | Adventure: MR340 | 01:14:00 | |
On this episode Jennifer discusses the MR340. A grueling 340 mile race across the State of Missouri, on the Missouri River. Competitors have 88 hours to complete this race, with 7 checkpoints and no mandatory layovers. She covers the logistic of the race, proper planning and what she experienced during her first Ultra Distance Canoe Race. Jennifer and her support crew learn what it takes to complete an event of this magnitude while rolling with the punches along the way. | |||
| 09 Jan 2020 | Talk Story with Salli O'Donnell | 01:24:24 | |
Salli O’Donnell is an inspiring female athlete who grew up in Dotham, Alabama participating in the usual “free range” activities such as swimming, running, biking, gymnastics etc. She attended Auburn University as a gymnast, until she blew out her knee sophomore year. She then finished her undergraduate at Texas in Marine Biology and joined the Army National Guard. While military life was busy, Salli used running as her “go to” activity. She competed in her first and only marathon in Berlin in 1988, and then shifted to ultra-marathons. With a growing passion for mountain trail running, a knee replacement in 2010 led her to distance kayaking. In 2012, she competed in Watertribe’s North Carolina Challenge. ***In this episode, Salli and I talk story about her first ultra-distance paddling experience at the North Carolina Challenge and her adventures at Yukon 1000, MR340, and Great Alabama 650. We also discuss what it takes to compete and complete in these long distance races mentally, physically, technically and tactically. Interested in entering one of the races discussed in this episode? Visit these sites: https://rivermiles.com (MR340) https://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/calendar/great-alabama-650/ www.watertribe.com (North Carolina Challenge) Results: 2017-Salli completed this race 4th overall and 1st Female **HOLDS 2nd fastest time record female 44:06 Overall Solo Course Records: Joe Mann record 36:39 Robyn Benincasa 38:41 AGE 42 YUKON1000- Whitehorse Canada to Dalton Highway Bridge in Alaska just over the Arctic Circle. 10 DAYS to Complete
Results: Salli O-Donnell and Paul Cox in 2018 took 5th overall in 7 days, 9 hours and 45 minutes. GREAT ALABAMA 650-12 entries in 2019 for the first year. Salli was the ONLY FEMALE SOLO ENTERED 9 Portages
Article Mentioned: Smith, Sarah L. What It Takes To Be An Ultrarunner. Trail Runner Magazine, 10 May 2017, trailrunnermag.com/training/trail-tips/what-it-takes-to-be-an-ultrarunner.html 1) Mental Toughness | |||
| 15 Feb 2020 | Hallucinations happen... | 00:31:45 | |
In this episode we explore hallucinations in ultra-distance racing. They are not something that happens to everyone, but for a lot of us, they happen so often that some pretty outrageous stories are created. From giant whirlpools, bookshelves rising out of the river, lego waterfalls, to mutant pigs, these athletes has "seen" it all. Jennifer shares some insight on how to prepare, deal with and let go of these strange occurrences.
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| 01 Dec 2020 | Great Alabama 650 with Paul Cox & Joe Mann | 01:48:36 | |
In this episode I got the pleasure of talking story with 2020 overall winners and new record setters of the second annual Great Alabama 650. A grueling ultra distance paddling race that spans across the entire state of Alabama into Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay. Racers have 10 days to complete the full 650 miles. With 9 portages and 3 mandatory checkpoints with cutoff times, this race is no easy feat. Since each portage has only 30-45 minute downtimes, racers have to manage their food, sleep and navigation skills in order to traverse through the Coosa, Alabama and Tensaw Rivers and through the wild windy and choppy conditions in Mobile Bay. Lucky for me, I had the partner/support crew of a lifetime and was able to complete the adventure in a little less than 8 days. I hope you all enjoy and see you on the water! | |||
| 03 Feb 2021 | Great Alabama 650 with April Zilg | 01:45:44 | |
Racers would be nothing without their support crews during ultra distance races. Not only does it take someone with time, but it takes someone with patience, creativity, problem-solving skills, and much much more to be able to figure out how to make everything run smooth or play smooth when things get heavy. During the 2020 Great Alabama 650 in 2020 I was ultra lucky to have April Zilg be all that as my single support crew! In this episode we spill the beans on how it went from the support crews perspective. For anyone who is thinking about or planning to be someone’s support crew this is a must listen!! Hope u all enjoy. Check out the Kahele OC-1 I use and other models at: Start your customized training program at: Hit the water with the Vanilla Gorilla (April Zilg) at: www.aprilzilg.com | |||
| 04 Dec 2021 | Great Alabama 650- Talk story with Greg Wingo and Jay Grantland | 01:11:52 | |
In this episode I talk sorry with Greg Wingo, Race Director for the Great Alabama 650 and Jay Grantland, Executive Director for the Alabama Scenic River Trail.. The AL650 course in only a small part of the entire Alabama Scenic River Trail which covers over 5,300 miles of accessible waterways. Greg Wingo is the owner of ROAM Projects, an outdoor recreation consulting company for all types of adventures. Learn more at www.roamprojects.com If you are interested in learning more about Ultra Distance Paddling, how to train, how to eat, how to pack and more, contact jenniferfratzke@gmail.com for information about an upcoming destination clinic and be sure to follow my instagram @Paddlefishsurf | |||