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Extreme Sports Adventure: Whitewater Rafting

April 15, 2021 kristenbobbitt

I have always, always wanted to go whitewater rafting. I grew up on the Lower North Shore of Quebec, right beside Newfoundland and Labrador. So water and boats have always been a part of my life. From tiny outboards, to medium-sized inboards to large fishing boats. I have been on all types of water: ponds, lakes, rivers, and the Atlantic ocean. Being on the water makes me feel invigorated and alive. But I had never been on whitewater. Never felt…

Winter Cycling: Adventures with a new sport

February 24, 2021 kristenbobbitt

I love being outdoors. I crave fresh air and nature the way other people crave shopping sprees. I’ve spent most of this year weight training in the gym and at home once the gyms closed. I enjoy lifting weights and building muscle. But I have missed my regular outdoor exercise. I run once or twice a week but last summer I started cycling with my friend, Monica, as she ran. She runs ultramarathon distances for fun. My kind of crazy…