09 Nov 2013
Posted by mattwright
Now that is an interesting question. if we were planning our our Chattajack strategy we would be asking the same thing. The key word here is ask. Once you get thinking about this question, you realize...
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23 Oct 2013
Posted by mattwright
One of the basic principles of The Riding Bumps book and training programs is that every athlete needs to periodize their training year. If you are going to grow as an athlete, and continue to improve...
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08 Oct 2013
Posted by mattwright
Any surfer will tell you that fins change the feel and performance of their surf board. Part of the reason surfers are so in tune with their fins is because they are traveling at high speeds (at least...
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08 Oct 2013
Posted by mattwright
Answer: We have been in the endurance game for dozens of years and have seen “fad” diets come and go. Whether athletes are asking us about 5:2, paleo, kombucha, beets, evil gluten, kale, trying...
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25 Sep 2013
Posted by mattwright
Answer: Before we get to the answer about how to keeps your tubes from getting clogged with protein goop, we need to ask a question. Why do you feel that you need protein to sustain you on long sessions? If...
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This year, The Battle of the Paddle stand up paddle race will insitute in-competition doping controls. We applaud the efforts of the BOP to get ahead of the curve and begin the doping discussion....
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The theory behind wearing compression garments is that compression will facilitate venous return to the heart. The physiologic basis is that that arterial blood flows flows in a high pressure system...
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25 Aug 2013
Posted by mattwright
Most paddle racers determine their paddle length in one of three ways: Method 1: They go to the paddle shop. The salesperson says extend your arm above your head. A paddle length is chosen so there...
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16 Aug 2013
Posted by mattwright
In our SUP and prone paddle training programs, we strongly recommend training by heart rate. With the demise of flat heart rate straps (most vendors seem to be moving to the “puck” type straps) heart...
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10 Aug 2013
Posted by mattwright
Answer: Good. You have a year. You should be able to do this as you already have experience with longer races. The main trick is to keep yourself under control. A year is a long time. When...
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