Training Chats with Aloha Athletics

Brad Friesen walks us through preparation for the Alabama 650, the worlds longest annual river race. Brad completed the race in 2023 as one of the first to complete the race on a stand up paddleboard. Brad holds the course record for the Yukon 1,000 and is the race director of the Red River Paddle Challenge.

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Welcome to our special two-part series featuring Rylee Walker, an extraordinary athlete and adventurer. Rylee is about to embark on a remarkable journey, paddling overnight from the Bahamas to Florida. What makes this trek even more inspiring is that Rylee is attempting to be the first woman with Cystic Fibrosis to make this solo journey.

In Part One of our series, we sit down with Rylee to hear her thoughts, emotions, and motivations as she prepares for this challenging adventure. She shares the preparations she's made, the challenges she anticipates, and the significance of this journey for herself and others living with Cystic Fibrosis. Join us as we dive into the mind and heart of this incredible woman on the eve of her departure.

Stay tuned for Part Two, where we'll follow Rylee's progress and hear firsthand about her experiences paddling through the night, facing the open ocean, and ultimately reaching her goal.