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October 26, 2022

by Adrian Meissner

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it becomes harder to get out and paddle and easier to sink into the couch with a bag of potato chips. It is normal to feel a little rusty for the first few outings every spring, but not necessary to come home with sore muscles and a stiff back after taking the winter off. Here are a few things you can do to stay in shape, and even improve your paddling over the off-season in order to make the most of next year’s adventures.

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