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For Father's Day, I'm sharing a story that's been part of my life for as long as I can remember.
My dad has raced the AuSable River Canoe Marathon for 41 years. I've raced it twice.. both times with him.
While this episode takes you inside one of the toughest endurance events you've probably never heard of, this story isn't really about canoe racing.
It's about fathers and daughters, family traditions, grief, perspective, and the memories we don't realize we're making while we're living them.
From running the Mio Dam portage as a kid, to racing alongside my dad after losing my mom, I'm reflecting on the people who shape us, the traditions that raise us, and how our perspective changes with time.
As a bonus coincidence, this is Episode 41 of Navigating Between the Lines.. and this summer marks my dad's 41st start in the AuSable River Canoe Marathon.
Happy Father's Day to all the dads, father figures, and families celebrating this weekend.