jvaine1
Turning Fear into a Motivator.
Standing a top the mountain. Only a few steps from the edge. Where the land seems like it has fallen off. And landed thousands of feet...
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jvaine1
- Oct 21, 2019
- 3 min
Support, Friendship and a 32 Mile Journey.
Long drives. Work days. Or daunting tasks. Have always challenged me. Not in a physical manner. But the mental aspect. Stumbling through...
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jvaine1
- Oct 21, 2019
- 2 min
Dedicated Yet Blinded.
Holding on. With every last bit of strength. Feeling as if it slips away it will be gone forever. And this ignites a spark to squeeze...
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jvaine1
- Oct 14, 2019
- 3 min
The Adventure in Watersports.
The sky. Black. Temperatures. Brisk. I quietly load all my gear into my car. As I plug the address into my phone. I raise my coffee cup...
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jvaine1
- Oct 14, 2019
- 4 min
These Five Things Help Me With My Anxiety and Depression.
The chirping of the birds echoes throughout the house. A gentle sound, one that connects me with nature. As my thoughts break from dream...
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jvaine1
- Oct 10, 2019
- 2 min
My Fist Fight with Anxiety and Depression.
Starring at my phone. Lying in bed. The scroll from one Social Media app to another. All in search of something positive. Yet only...
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jvaine1
- Sep 30, 2019
- 2 min
How to Paddle With Your Pup.
The wagging tail. Yips of excitement and a few loud barks. My family dogs love stand up paddling. So much so, that if I leave without...
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jvaine1
- Sep 28, 2019
- 2 min
Embracing Change and The Next Chapter.
The trees' leaves. Red. Yellow. Orange. A vibrant display of colors. Showing off to the world. For the last big celebration of the year....
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jvaine1
- Sep 16, 2019
- 3 min
No, The Word Filled with Motivation.
The national anthem rings out through the stadium speakers. Crowd quiet. But the energy in the building buzzing, like that of overhead...
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jvaine1
- Sep 13, 2019
- 2 min
Learning How to Surf a Boat Wake.
No paddling. No motor. Just Mother Nature hooking me up with a free ride. That has been the draw for me. Whether catching a wave at the...
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jvaine1
- Sep 10, 2019
- 3 min
Trusting the Uncomfortable.
Floating on a calm body of water. The top of my head resting on my stand up paddleboard. My hands interlaced behind my head. Forearms...
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jvaine1
- Sep 3, 2019
- 2 min
The Perfect First Stand Up Paddleboard.
The sun shinning down on our faces. The glistening reflection bounces off the water. And the gentle sounds of splashing water fill our...
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jvaine1
- Aug 31, 2019
- 3 min
Straight Out of OKC, The Surftech and NSP 2020 Line.
Paddles stashed in the back of my Subaru and my stand up paddleboard folded up into a duffle bag. As I meander through the hectic Boston...
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jvaine1
- May 9, 2019
- 2 min
A tool for all life's encounters.
Walking through the doors. Greeted with a smile. And a kind "hello, how are you." The smile, contagious quickly encourages the sides of...
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jvaine1
- Apr 30, 2019
- 4 min
Camaraderie and a Paddle.
Cowbells ringing. Cheers. High fives. And hearing our name echoing threw the crowd. There isn't a better way to finishing something....
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jvaine1
- Apr 23, 2019
- 4 min
The One Board Quiver, NSP's Carolina.
A glassy calm lake. Not a ripple in sight. The first stroke propels the board along. The second moves the board along a bit quicker. An...
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jvaine1
- Apr 20, 2019
- 6 min
Righting the Ship of Racing.
A day that I fell in love with over 20 years ago. Patriots Day or better know to those of us in Boston. As Marathon Monday. Where the Red...
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jvaine1
- Apr 19, 2019
- 4 min
For All The Wrong Reasons.
On a road trip. Heading north. Sun still buried below the ocean. Coffee aroma filling the car. And the voice of Gary V screaming through...
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jvaine1
- Apr 9, 2019
- 4 min
Community, Culture and a Party in Paradise
"Buenos Dias." Accompanied with a ear to ear smile. Like the one we wear when we haven't seen a great friend in some time. It is the vibe...
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jvaine1
- Mar 25, 2019
- 5 min
The Demise of Stand Up Paddleboard Racing.
Butterflies fluttering in our stomachs. The mind running through a series of "what ifs". And before we complete each scenario. Something...
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