Huzzah!!
Yesterday, Mary Mangiapia became the first woman to through-paddle the Florida circumnavigation kayak trail!!

Photo credit: Andy Bartley
That means that Mary paddled approximately 1,500 miles around the state of Florida all in one effort. She left at the beginning of September (the 6th, I think), and she finished on December 10.

Photo credit: Andy Bartley
I’m so proud of my friend for completing this huge accomplishment. She already completed the Everglades Challenge, which is ~300 miles from Ft. DeSoto park to Key Largo, FL.
With this trip, she went five times as far.
Her effort is truly inspiring. If ever I have a goal that seems too big, Mary will be at the forefront of my mind.

Photo credit: Andy Bartley
I haven’t seen her since she finished the race, and I can’t wait to hear some of her stories and impressions from the trip. I’m guessing that, at the very least, she’s hungry right now…
I also can’t wait until she writes her book about her journey. It’s going to be a good one.