Ep. 970: Breaking the Mississippi River Paddle Record - Scott Miller

Scott Miller led a team of four paddlers that set a Guinness World Record for fastest paddle down the 2,200 miles of the Mississippi River in May of this year. He also organizes the “Mississippi River Paddle Weekend”, a series of races and tours that takes place on the second weekend of June and includes distances from 5 to 150 miles. Scott lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife Heidi and works as a Nurse at the University of Minnesota hospital.Learn more about Scott here:Mississippispeedrecord.comhttps://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/Twopaddles.orgFb.com/twopaddlesmnSponsor Messages:Roark The best travel gear isn’t born in a factory, it’s inspired by journeys taken by real people exploring the world. Their team pulls design inspiration straight from the cultures and climates of new destinations to create clothing and gear tailored for travel and adventure sports. For a limited time, as one of our listeners, you can get 15% off your first order! Just go to roark.com and use promo code ASP15 at checkout Visit Yosemite Yosemite is by far my favorite place in the world! I would love for every Adventure Sports Podcast listener to go there and see why I’m always talking about it. You can get started on your own adventure at TravelYosemite.com. Wonderul PistachiosThe key to any good adventure, big or small, is having great snacks. Keep yourself full and focused on all summer adventures, from dropping the kiddos off at camp, to running between meetings with Wonderful Pistachios They come in a variety of flavors and sizes, perfect for enjoying with family and friends or taking them with you on the go. Unlike meat, protein-powered pistachios are naturally cholesterol-free and add fiber to your day. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.Better HelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ADVENTURESPORTS and get on your way to being your best self.Green ChefGreen Chef delivers everything you need to cook delicious dinners at home. We send seasonal organic ingredients and chef-crafted recipes right to your doorstep. Ingredients come pre-portioned and prepped, saving time. Our recipes are so easy to prepare, anyone can do it—yes, even if you can’t make toast. Green Chef offers meal plans for all tastes, from paleo to vegan, and more.Website: https://www.greenchef.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code ASP for a great deal: www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy