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DON'T GIVE UP - Learning the mental game of kayaking

It's pretty easy to get discouraged when the river chews you up and spits you out. I've been there more times than I care to count. Bouncing back can be easier said than done but it's important to challenge yourself mentally. Only by pushing past our perceived limitations do we actually grow and get better. I'm still very much in the middle of that journey but good days can quickly erase the bad ones from your memory. Good times!

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  • @RVAHikerGirl
    @RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын

    You are a beast Austin! Every time I watch one of your yak expedition videos and you roll, I am bitting my nails for you to come back around to the waters surface. Whatever floats your boat literally and makes you happy my friend. Stay safe out there and keep on adventuring! ~RVA~

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm always hoping to come back up to the surface too 😂👍. Ideally I'll reach a point where my head stays out of the water but until that point, it'll just have to be carnage videos. Thanks for watching!

  • @joshinfwtx4506
    @joshinfwtx45062 жыл бұрын

    Good times! you're getting it. Thanks for sharing with us

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @JulieGayheart
    @JulieGayheart2 жыл бұрын

    I can't decide if I should get into kayaking or RUN!!! 🤣 The voice overs/sound affects/music were perfect! When you were "gasping for air" I found myself gasping right with you! Way to persevere Austin!

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is certainly a kinder, gentler side of kayaking that I know you would enjoy. I've still got adrenaline junkie in me so I have to get it somewhere😎. Thanks for watching!

  • @IE_Tiger
    @IE_Tiger2 жыл бұрын

    We have all been there! Keep working on the fundamentals and you'll get where you want to be.

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! I'm learning this is definitely a sport that you get out what you put in. It takes seat time and good old fashioned practice. Now if I can just figure out how to get my day job to cooperate so I can get out on the water more. Thanks for watching!

  • @jwmav528
    @jwmav5282 жыл бұрын

    So much this! You look a lot better than you're giving yourself credit. Keep going!

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you good sir for the kind words and thanks for watching!

  • @timrippeto7539
    @timrippeto75392 жыл бұрын

    Keep it up....we have all been there. Great video

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!

  • @ncdiverboy
    @ncdiverboy2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for posting this Austin! While watching this I kept reliving my carnage on the Cape Fear in the Enduro. Maybe that was not the right choice for a first time there. I am fairly certain that 15' of edge was a little more than I could handle. All good though and thank you for giving me the pep to try again soon. Your message hit home and was right on time... Good Times!

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    I keep telling myself "the juice is worth the squeeze". The bad days are a learning experience but the good days are REALLY good. Glad the video helped...that was the reason I put it out there. Thanks for watching!

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video.

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @JerKayaks
    @JerKayaks2 жыл бұрын

    Great job buddy! Way to work those cobwebs away!! :)

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother! Safe travels out there!

  • @AVAJourneys
    @AVAJourneys2 жыл бұрын

    Your surpassing me brother! Nice work! AVA Brian

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    We'll see how much I forget the next time I get the short boat out😂 Thanks for watching!

  • @shannonmink7488
    @shannonmink7488 Жыл бұрын

    I can relate for sure!!

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    Жыл бұрын

    The way I look at it, we all start at the same place so there's gotta be someone else out there is the same boat as me (pun intended). Thanks for watching!

  • @RobBrown2288
    @RobBrown22882 жыл бұрын

    Looking really good out there!!

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you good sir! I can say with 100% certainty that this is NOT coming naturally to me though 😂. Thanks for watching as always!

  • @SouthernPaddler
    @SouthernPaddler2 жыл бұрын

    Way to stay after it, Austin! And thanks for keeping it real! 👍💪🛶

  • @SideTrailAdventures

    @SideTrailAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Always gotta keep it real😎 I'm totally bummed we don't get to paddle together this weekend but the day will come!

  • @SouthernPaddler

    @SouthernPaddler

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SideTrailAdventures Me too, Austin - highly disappointed! But I certainly understand. I still hope to make up that way very soon!! 👍👊