Ok, before we dive into the current research and our non-scientific opinions*, you and all other old farts out there (us included) need to look at your past training and racing background....
Read more →The coach who wrote your program probably intended for you have the opportunity one day each week to put aside all things paddling in favor of, not only recovery, but of work, family, friends, and/or...
Read more →From the sounds of it you want to sustain the best possible pace over the course of the entire event without slowing and, if possible, even get faster throughout. This refers to a pacing strategy...
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07 Dec 2012
Posted by roch
We're guessing that you're not the only one who's still trying to get your nutrition dialed in. Training is not only about the physical training but practicing absolutely every aspect of SUP racing...
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07 Dec 2012
Posted by roch
Ok, let’s see if we’ve got this straight. You claim that, at some point in the past, you were fast. We’ll assume you’re telling the truth. Now, it seems, you think you’re getting...
Read more →You are doing plenty of volume – we promise. What’s happening – and this is pure speculation on our part – is that you have other paddle racers in who are in your area and are doing significantly...
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07 Dec 2012
Posted by roch
This is a great question and like many past great questions in this column, there isn’t one answer for everyone. One persons ideal body composition is another person’s anorectic ideal...
Read more →Great question. To get to your answer we would start by taking a look at this years SUP Awards male paddler profiles. The thing you immediately notice is that some paddlers, such as Chuck...
Read more →Remember, each SUP athlete is an individual and requires an individual amount of recovery after a given event. There are a myriad of factors you need to consider when determining an athlete’s...
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