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Apr 9
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Different Strokes

Different strokesKayakers, have you tried SUP (Stand UP Paddle Boarding) yet? I have, and I love it. In the three years I’ve been experimenting with this new and rapidly evolving form of paddling I’ve gotten stronger, learned to see the river in new ways, and found a community of new friends. Sometimes progression occurs when we broaden our horizons instead of only challenging ourselves within a narrow range of experiences.Here are some good reasons to give SUP a try:It’s a great way to…See More
Dec 20, 2012
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President Obama mentions kayaking in Veteran's day address to the nation!

Yesterday during an address to the Nation in which he honored our Veterans, President Obama told the story of Taylor Morris, a member of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team who was seriously injured and almost died while serving in Afghanistan.Taylor, who kayaks with Team River Runner as part of his journey back to an active life, had been to the White House before and decided to decline this last invitation so he could participate…See More
Nov 15, 2012
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jason beakes posted blog posts
Nov 13, 2012
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Last weeked's race to benefit Team River Runner was a huge success!

 Team River Runner is an amazing organization that Dagger and Wave Sport both support, and that I've been proud to be a part of for almost 8 years. Each of those years we've held a run/kayak biathlon in Washington DC to raise funds that support the paddling…See More
Sep 28, 2012
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Sep 26, 2012
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Training up for the Team River Runner Biathlon

For many whitewater kayakers on the East Coast, Fall is racing season. The Gauley, Russell Fork and especially the Green Race bring kayakers out in droves to experience the thrill of paddling fast down quality whitewater.For the past 7 years I've been involved with Team River Runner, a great organization that helps Veterans find healing through participation in paddle sports. Every fall for the past 7 years TRR has held a run/kayak…See More
Sep 5, 2012
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Green Race!

Hi everyone! Another fabulous Green Race has come and gone. I'm back home in DC taking care of all the responsibilities I let slide during the weeks leading up to race. Here's a write up about the race on my new blog site. Enjoy!http://jasonbeakes.blogspot.com/2010/11/2010-green-race.htmlSee More
Nov 13, 2010
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Come out to paddle and run for injured Veterans!

Most of you who visit this site are people who enjoy sports and lead active lives. Take a moment to think about what it would be like to face an injury that makes it difficult or impossible to enjoy your favorite sport or even do things that most of us take for granted like walking or lifting up your children. Team River Runner offers kayaking to men and women of the armed forces who have been injured while serving as a way for them to regain an active and healthy life. Please join TRR on…See More
Aug 28, 2010
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Aug 11, 2010
Dan Piano commented on jason beakes's blog post Team River Runner Veteran Kayaks Great Falls of the Potomac!
"Sang you are the man. I boated cross with you a couple of years ago. Glad to see that your firing it up!!"
Aug 9, 2010
Vicki Capone commented on jason beakes's blog post Team River Runner Veteran Kayaks Great Falls of the Potomac!
"Pretty sweet! Afterward he must have turned to me and said a dozen times, "Dude, I just ran Great Falls!!""
Aug 9, 2010
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Team River Runner Veteran Kayaks Great Falls of the Potomac!

Army Veteran and Team River Runner participant Sang Nguyen on Great Falls of the PotomacAll photos by Mike KircherFor five years I’ve been a volunteer instructor with Team River Runner, a non profit organization that provides kayaking as therapeutic recreation for injured Military Veterans . TRR’s motto is “ Health and healing through paddling”. Witnessing that health and healing occurring for people who have sacrificed so much makes me very proud…See More
Aug 8, 2010
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Dagger boats sweep the top spots at the 2010 Great Falls Race!

2010 Great Falls Race Hector Picart photosSam Kane Brown Clawing after avoiding disaster!My winning short boat run at Horseshoe Photo by Jack CarterPaddlers in Dagger boats took all six podium positions in this year’s Great Falls Race, sweeping both the long boat and short boat classes in Green Boats and Nomads. The Great falls race is held annually as part of the Potomac Whitewater Festival, which is…See More
Jul 18, 2010
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Adam Brightwell commented on jason beakes's blog post Review of the Axiom 8.5
"I agree, the Axiom is a sweet boat. I was finally able to get into mine (9.0) for the first time this week since I bought it back in March, as I am recovering from a broken wrist. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to play in the surf with it…"
May 22, 2010
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Summit Series

Hey everyone, Check out this post about a really cool event fellow Team Dagger Athlete Brad Ludden and I participated in last week:http://blog.kokatat.com/index.php/catching-up-with-jason-beakes-report-from-dc-summit-series-3356/Enjoy!Jason BeakesSee More
May 22, 2010
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Why I Love To Race Kayaks!

“Flow” is a state of mind – achieved when athletes feel completely engaged in their performance, lose their perception of time, concentrate on the moment (without distraction or dilution), and, perform at extremely high levels.

 

Essentially, these are the moments in sport that we as athletes, coaches, and…

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Posted on April 8, 2013 at 11:00am

Different Strokes

Different strokes

Kayakers, have you tried SUP (Stand UP Paddle Boarding) yet? I have, and I love it. In the three years I’ve been experimenting with this new and rapidly evolving form of paddling I’ve gotten stronger, learned to see the river in new ways, and found a community of new friends. Sometimes progression occurs when we broaden our horizons instead of only challenging ourselves within a narrow range of experiences.

Here are some good…

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Posted on December 20, 2012 at 7:11am

President Obama mentions kayaking in Veteran's day address to the nation!

Yesterday during an address to the Nation in which he honored our Veterans, President Obama told the story of Taylor Morris, a member of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team who was seriously injured and almost died while serving in Afghanistan.Taylor, who kayaks with Team River Runner as part of his journey back to an active life, had been to the White House before and decided to decline this last…

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Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:00pm

Last weeked's race to benefit Team River Runner was a huge success!

 

Team River Runner is an amazing organization that Dagger and Wave Sport both support, and that I've been proud to be a part of for almost 8…

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Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:00pm

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