“Paddling is an outlet for me. Whether I’m happy, sad, frustrated, or mad, I know my boat will be waiting there for me. I know when I get on the water, I’m able to throw away all thoughts of life’s bullshit and just focus on making every stroke perfect. Some people may not understand the 5am wake-ups, or the crushing workouts, those people also don’t understand the pure joy that comes with winning the race you’ve been training for the last 9 months, or getting those 2 seconds off your PB, or getting one step closer to breaking 4 minutes. Ultimately, paddling is a passion, and I’m grateful to have something I’m able to love and pursuit every day.” – Ivan Strashenko, Provincial Team Kayaker with Burnaby Lake Canoe Club.
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