If your looking for a good read to get you stoked to go out and train for the upcoming Ausable River Canoe Marathon that is only 94 days the below article does a great job conveying the atmosphere of this great race and there is a great story to be shared. Enjoy the read, I know I sure did!
https://herfinemess.com/the-river-of-dreams-the-ausable-canoe-marathon/