I really prioritize outdoor time and find that the older I get, the more I require it for mental health.
This has been my finding as well and many times drove me to get up early on weekends to get in some paddling, even if I had to be back for afternoon/evening plans, etc. I find I’m just able to deal with the work week so much better when I’ve been out on a river with some solitude, even if just for a few hours a week.
30 miles a week x 30 weeks=900 miles give or take in 2025
This would be living the dream though!