#005: Paddling the Longest Paddle Race in the World: Yukon 1000 w/ Craig Sawyer

In this episode hosts Lindsey Tilton and Casey McCullough sit down with Craig Sawyer, an endurance paddler who took on the grueling Yukon 1000 — the world’s longest paddle race. Craig shares his journey of paddling a thousand miles through the wild Yukon wilderness, braving intense conditions, and testing the limits of mental resilience. But Craig didn’t just complete the race; he documented the entire experience, capturing the raw reality of such an extreme adventure for an upcoming self-produced documentary, Push Past Impossible.

Join us as Craig reveals the mental and physical preparation required for this daunting challenge, the highs and lows he faced on the water, and the powerful lessons he learned along the way. Whether you’re an endurance athlete, a paddling enthusiast, or simply curious about the power of resilience, this episode offers insights and inspiration to fuel your own pursuits. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that goes beyond endurance, showing what it truly takes to face nature, and yourself, head-on.

Connect with Craig at

• @CraigSawyer77
• @Abovesixsix
• AboveSixSix.co.uk

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• @aloha.athletics
• @Earthgrownlindsey
• @Casey_Lynn_McCullough

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