Episode 93: Mississippi Speed Record with Scott Miller
“As soon as I heard the record, it was like, I think I can do that.”
In this episode, Scott Miller, the leader of the Mississippi Speed Record Team who has paddled over 8,000 miles in his lifetime, joins us to share his story of setting the Guinness World Record for the fastest paddle along the full length of the Mississippi River. Scott also discusses:
2:05 - His background and adventure spirit
5:15 - The moment he realized this lifestyle was for him
6:30 - Making the decision to go for a World record
8:30 - Knowing he could set the record
11:00 - “I can’t” to “you only live once”
14:25 - Finding fulfillment in his whole life
15:10 - The journey on the Mississippi
18:30 - Logistics of the journey
20:50 - Becoming a five-year project
24:55- Their competition setting the record before them
27:40 - Getting knocked out by the weather in 2021 and how it fueled them
29:15 - How he pulled the team together
32:50 - The connection with the team
34:35 - Challenges they overcame
37:50 - Fear and doubt
39:55 - Crossing the finish line
44:55 - What does it mean to him and how has he changed
46:10 - What’s next for him
48:40 - How can people learn more
49:25 - Advice for people who are inspired but are lacking confidence
51:30 - Who would play him in a Hollywood movie
You can learn more about Scott by following him on MississippiSpeedRecord.com, TwoPaddles.org, or on Facebook and Instagram @mississippispeedrecord.
See below for photos Scott shared from his adventures.
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