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…
Dealing with Aches and Pains – Are You a Ferrari or a Pick-up Truck?
If you train for a sport you’re sure at some point to encounter aches and pains…
Whether you train for fitness or for racing, you’re likely doing structured workouts consisting of some type of alternating intervals of work and rest. Unlike just doing unstructured paddling, structured intervals…
Over the last several weeks I’ve had interactions with paddlers who, for one reason or another, have felt that they’ve failed to race to their potential. In each case, they’ve made…
If you’re doing any kind of SUP racing, eventually you’re going to have to do a pivot turn. It’s pretty much unavoidable. Even distance races often involve turning around a buoy in…
How to Keep Your Gear Safe During Transport
Unless you live on the water or are a member of a club that can store your boat or board at the…
How to Make the Most of Your GPS Device as a Training Tool
If you’re a racer or a serious trainer, one of the most important pieces of gear you…
Making the Most of Your Gym Sessions
I had intended this month’s Fitness for Paddling post to introduce you to an endurance circuit that we used to do back in…