Overspeed Training
Sprinting is not just about paddling with a faster cadence. It’s about paddling with a faster cadence with maximal connection. For most racers, it’s hard to elevate their cadence and…
Since the country's most devasting wildfire leveled Lahaina, the former capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, killing at least 97 people and leaving thousands without homes, the local surf and paddling…
How to make a flatwater race simpler
Chattajack can be an intimidating race, especially for those who are less experienced or are racing it for the first time. At 50 km…
The right and wrong way to do the SUP Pause Drill
Recently I was coaching a client on the water and she was very excited about this “pause drill” that…
Limit Your Baggage for Better SUP Racing
Being a successful athlete, or a success in anything else for that matter, is a lot like air travel in this modern world. You’ve…
How to Deal with Slippery Hands When Paddling
I’ve had a few paddlers recently ask me what they can do about sweaty hands slipping on their paddle shaft during hot…
We all know that feeling of butterflies in the stomach right before a race. For some it’s not a big deal, for others that sinking feeling in your stomach starts a…
Sprinting on your SUP
With the advent of a variety of sprint events in SUP racing, being able to go really fast for short distances has become more of a…