5 Ways to Prep for Summer Outdoors

Also posted in: Thrive Guide

Get ready for your #BESTSUMMEREVER while at home!

duo on tandem bike cycling along paved road through ponderosa forest

athlete sitting in kayak on grass, ready to be launched into the water for Pole Pedal Paddle racedWe have a ton of exciting plans for this summer! Though we are not certain when things might happen, we are practicing ADAPTING. In the meantime, get excited and ready for summer. Here is a list of our 5 pre-summer prep to-dos that you can work on from the comfort of your home!

1. Move your body:

Any movement is good! Go for a walk, try an online workout, whatever it is you can do to keep you mind and body active will help with your summer endeavors.

2. Set goals:

Pick a trail, a distance or even a race that interests you! Give yourself something to train for that is beyond what you normally do but still feels within reach. If you are having trouble coming up with something, reach out to OAS for ideas or help developing goals!

3. Get gear:

Have you been wanting to get your own bike/kayak/etc so that you can adventure on your own? Or, maybe you are interested in pursuing an activity on your own but not sure what gear is available to you. Let us know! We’re happy to help you choose equipment, talk through options and help you find what grants are available to fund your adventures.

OAS athlete and son on recumbent bikes at Riverbend Park

4. Make sure your gear is ready:

Don’t wait until you need it to make sure your gear is in working order… take it out, organize it and make sure everything works and fits! We can virtually help with any questions or recommend a shop in town (a handful are still doing repairs). We will also be posting some adaptive specific maintenance resources over the next month.

5. Take a deep breath:

The trails, lakes, rivers and mountains will be there when all of this passes. Remember that you are still a part of a strong and resilient community, and don’t hesitate to reach out to OAS if you need anything. Getting outside for fresh air regularly and often can make a world of difference in your day.

resources for adapting at home:

  • Disabled Sports USA: podcasts, webinars, weekly #ADAPTATHOME activities and a website full of resources about adaptive sports and programs
  • Adaptive Adventures: home workouts, stretching and core for climbing, interviews, adaptive yoga, safe transferring clinic, films… these guys have a weekly schedule filled with all sorts of virtual programs.
  • National Ability Center: weekly adaptive yoga, virtual programs, social dis-dancing party, meditations and adaptive films
  • Dare2Tri: Virtual Functional strength training 2x a week for 30 minutes!