From 2 Surfskis to 70 The M22 Challenge continues to prove it is the hottest race in Michigan and this year was no exception. The positive vibe and energy along with the extremely professional organization of this race has made it highly addictive for many, and I would argue a rite of passage into the […]
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PPP Episode 16: Baseline Mobility for Optimal Paddling with Dr. Kelly Starrett
In today’s podcast we have the honor of sitting down with Dr. Kelly Starrett—waterman, coach, physiotherapist, and author of multiple New York Times bestsellers including Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run, as well as his most recent book Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World Kelly and his wife Juliet started one of the […]
Chattajack Training Plan By Erik Borgnes
Below I am re-posting a great write-up that Erik Borgnes put together outlining his summer training approach to prepare for the Chattajack 31 taking place this year on Oct 28th. Erik has a definite talent for understanding the latest and most proven literature on endurance training and translating that into structured plans that deliver great […]
Cold Weather Paddling, Not for the Faint of Heart
Proceed with Caution, Enter at your Own Risk Although I would like to think that we are almost out of the cold water paddling season in the Great Lakes, the reality is that we still have at least six more weeks with dangerously cold water. This past year I’ve logged more time in cold water […]
PPP Episode 015: Leading through Action with M22 Co-Founder Matt Myers
Joining us on the podcast today is Matt Myers. Husband, father of 2 young boys, co-founder of Broneah Kiteboarding, co-founder of the hugely successful Northern Michigan lifestyle brand M22 and co-founder of the now infamous M22 Challenge. If all that wasn’t enough, Matt is a 5 year Chordoma Cancer survivor, an accomplished kite surfer, […]






