Meeting The Challenge With Grit And Courage
For 43 days, Kelsey Pfendler woke up alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with one goal: keep rowing.
The 32-year-old set out to become the youngest and fastest woman, and the first American woman to row solo from Monterey, California, to Honolulu.
Pfendler covered the more than 2,400-mile journey in just 43 days, breaking the previous women's record by more than 43 days and surpassing the men's 52-day record as well. Hundreds gathered on a Honolulu beach, celebrating and welcoming her as she rowed ashore.
Few of us will face the physical challenge Kelly did, but her grit, courage, and determination inspire us to keep going, even in our most challenging circumstances.
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Homeless Valley
This is my idea of an amazing woman. How does one even imagine themself venturing out on such a risky challenge? They must have super human courage. Thanks for posting this story!
Slipstream
She's amazing for sure! Thank you!
Present Valley
Wow, thanks for sharing her story.
I cannot imagine, in my wildest imagination, having the courage and the strength to do something like this. I liked that she could be vulnerable and talk about her bargaining with the wind and crying.
She has a calling I certainly do not have. What an amazing warrior woman. She is a terrific role model for young women to believe in themselves and shows them they can do really hard things.
Slipstream
I appreciated her sharing the bargaining she did with nature. I'm sure she did it more than once in those 2400 miles. I'm happy you enjoyed this article.