St. Louis Magazine editor Nick Phillips spent three days kayaking across the state of Missouri in the MR340, the world’s longest nonstop paddling race. He crossed the finish line after nearly 74 hours. Writing about the experience in St. Louis Magazine, Nick describes the journey as a "sweaty, maddening hell.” Along with Phillips, MR340 race director Steve Schnarr discusses the race’s history and the extremes it places on the bodies and wills of its participants.
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