15 Feb 2013
Posted by mattwright
Cross training is an integral component of the Riding Bumps SUP race training programs. In our opinion, every paddle athlete is gong to have to do some cross training if they are going to reach...
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14 Feb 2013
Posted by mattwright
In a recent study described in The New York Times, researchers evaluated exercise frequency and type in people working out two, four, and six times per week. It was concluded that there were “almost...
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07 Feb 2013
Posted by mattwright
One of our mantras at Riding Bumps is that you need race experience to become a better SUP racer. SUP Racing is a skill that must be trained and the only way to train that skill is to toe the line and race....
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04 Feb 2013
Posted by mattwright
Answer: Drafting is part of endurance sports. Unless an SUP race director states that drafting is not legal you should assume it is. That said, in our opinion, in some situations, drafting during...
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20 Dec 2012
Posted by mattwright
Many paddle athletes believe that if they could quit their day job and train all day they could go head to head with the pros. Over the years, we have seen athletes quit their day jobs only to find that...
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18 Dec 2012
Posted by mattwright
The perfect mix of workout frequency, duration, and intensity will lead to an overall training stress that causes your body to respond positively to training and allow you to paddle faster and/or farther...
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17 Dec 2012
Posted by mattwright
One of our golden rules is that you need to slow down during points in your training if you want to become a faster paddler. The reason this golden rule is necessary is because paddle athletes often...
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17 Dec 2012
Posted by mattwright
Many stand up paddle athletes drink a sports drink (such as Gatorade) during racing and training. This is perfect for workouts under 1 hour. The problem is that during longer workouts and races, and during...
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17 Dec 2012
Posted by mattwright
One area of training that many paddlers do not focus on is nutrition. This is unfortunate, because stand up paddle training requires a significant number of calories and staying on top of your caloric...
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