Paddle Sports Lifestyle: Finding Your Epic Adventure Through Kayaking and Paddling
Discover new horizons and push the limits of what’s possible! Hosts Kim Peek + friends interview outdoor sports experts who help you build confidence and skill so you can dare to dream and embrace adventure. Kim is a relatively new paddler who decided to take on a daunting adventure that only the experienced dare to tackle: The MR340, a multi-day, 340 mile paddle race along the Missouri River. With a lot to learn in a short amount of time, this first season of the podcast dives deep into the world of paddling. Learn along with Kim, her friends and crew as they get a crash course on gear, gadgets, safety, techniques and more. Each episode provides insights, tips, and advice on how to enhance your skills, conquer new challenges, and find your own epic adventure on the water.
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Episodes
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Kim recently participated in Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day, a campaign by the National Safe Boating Council. In this episode, she shares some insights from the day and discusses the importance of wearing your life jacket while boating, kayaking, or paddling.
Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:
Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle / @kimberlylpeek
Kim's Amazon Storefront with links to favorite gear
Paddle Sports Lifestyle website and blog
Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just starting, this episode will help you discover the power of patience and how it can enhance your confidence and stamina on the water. Kim discusses the importance of a gradual progression in increasing distance in order to build strength and avoid injuries.
But it's not just about reaching the finish line. The finish line is a blip on the timeline of your season, but there is a lot to savor when it comes to the journey. Kim reminds us that the real joy of paddling is in the daily details: from enjoying the scenery to challenging yourself with new skills, to developing new friendships.
If you're looking to improve your paddle sports performance and embrace a more joyful approach to training, don't miss this episode of The Paddle Sports Lifestyle.
Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:
Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle / @kimberlylpeek
Kim's Amazon Storefront with links to favorite gear
Paddle Sports Lifestyle website and blog
Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
You'll never get another "first time" when embarking on a new challenge. In this episode, Kim encourages us to live in the moment and savor the high points and the low points. You'll be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone, and use your "first timer" experiences to broaden your horizons, enrich your life, and create lasting memories.
Kim also shares elation in finding a solution to transporting her kayak on her own and explains how it's allowed her to fully-embrace this new adventure.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Soft Roof Rack Pad *Amazon Affiliate Link, which means Kim earns a small amount from your purchase. This does not change the price for you, but allows Kim to make some coins to help offset the cost of this podcast.
Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:
Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle / @kimberlylpeek
Kim's Amazon Storefront with links to favorite gear
Paddle Sports Lifestyle website and blog
Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Today, we're discussing all things kayaking gear. Kim has taken a considerable leap into the world of kayaking, having secured a kayak, a paddle, and a roof rack system for easy hauling.
Now, we shift our focus onto building the perfect collection of kayaking gear. We'll dive into the must-have items for cold water paddling and safety, exploring hypothermia and self-rescue. We also discuss kayak camping and more.
Don't miss out on the fun and adventure that awaits!
Mentioned in This Episode:
https://www.boatsafe.com/wet-suit-vs-dry-suit/
NRS
Links to gear Kim has purchased:
*some items contain Amazon Affiliate links to help cover the cost of the show.
Yakima Showdown
Kayak Cart*
Step Stool*
NRS - Women's Silkweight Hoodie
NRS - Kavu Sun Hat
NRS - women's high tide splash jacket
NRS - women's endurance splash pant
Portable Kayak Cart*
Waterproof socks*
NRS women’s kicker wetshoes*
Werner sherpa fiberglass bent shaft kayak paddle *
NRS Sea Kayak Rescue Paddle Float*
Manual Bilge Pumps for Boats*
Kayak tie down straps for the bow and stearn*
A tent*
And a sleeping bag*
A collapsible solar lantern that will also charge a phone
And a 4 pack of extra large moving bags with zippers for carrying things to and from the boat
Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:
Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle / @kimberlylpeek
Kim's Amazon Storefront
Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!
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Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
It's time to pick up the new kayak! There's nothing like the anticipation of birthday presents, and picking up the kayak on Kim's birthday feels like the beginning of a new chapter.
This episode reminds us that adventures come with struggles and that's part of the process. Listen as Kim continues to document her journey from rookie paddler to river racer.
Mentioned in this episode:
REI
Yakima Showdown
Kayak Cart*
Step Stool*
*some items contain Amazon Affiliate links to help cover the cost of the show.
Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:
Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle / @kimberlylpeek
Kim's Amazon Storefront
Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
If you're going to buy a kayak, and want to use it often, you need confidence that you can easily transport the kayak. The harder it is, the less likely you'll get on the water. Kim shares more stories from Canoecopia and explains how she decided on the Yakima Showdown Roof Rack system.
At 5' tall, it's important to have a system that makes it simple to lift the kayak to load it onto her vehicle.
Products mentioned in this episode:
Hypothermia table
Canoecopia
Yakima Showdown (her car did not have a roof rack and needed additional parts)
Thulle Hullivator
Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:
Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle / @kimberlylpeek
Kim's Amazon Storefront
Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Finding the right kayak has been the most overwhelming part of Kim's early kayaking adventures. In this episode, she talks about her trip to Canoecopia in early March, the benefits of joining your local paddling club, the benefits of sitting in kayaks and seeing how they feel, the difficulties finding a kayak locally, and more.
Companies and Links Mentioned in This Episode
Canoecopia
NRS
Dagger
REI
Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:
Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle / @kimberlylpeek
Kim's Amazon Storefront
Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
This podcast follows host, Kim Peek, as she prepares for the MR340, a multi-day, 340 mile paddle race along the Missouri River. As a complete newbie, Kim is training for this daunting adventure that only the experienced dare to tackle.
Knowing she has a lot to learn in a short amount of time, Kim shares how she got herself "into this mess," and lets listeners know what to expect in coming episodes.
Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:
Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle / @kimberlylpeek
Kim's Amazon Storefront
Do you own or manage a business along the river? Do you want help getting people interested in your community? Embrace the future of tourism by offering Digital Audio Tours, an innovative and immersive solution that takes sightseeing to a whole new level. Learn more.