Nice question right there. Seems easy but most people screw it up. Here is the low down. You are correct. Your race is only one hour long. You are also correct about the literature by stating that...
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25 Jun 2014
Posted by mattwright
1. Hydrate: just in case you missed the memo - it is hot in Hawaii. You are going to need to stay hydrated. Shoot for 16 ounces of fluid per hour as a minimum. 24 ounces per hour is better if you can handle...
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Authors preface: The topic of ergogenic aids in endurance sports always carries some degree of controversy as the line between legal ergogenic aids, such as caffeine, and the illegal use of performance...
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18 May 2014
Posted by mattwright
Unless you live under a rock, you know that marketers have been trying to convince us that drinking coconut water is healthier than water as it keeps us “hydrated” better. Because it is outside...
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16 May 2014
Posted by mattwright
Photo Credit: Jodi Caplan Photography Great question. You have come to the right place because we have consumed POUNDS of the stuff over the years. Before we get to the answer there are a few things...
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01 May 2014
Posted by mattwright
The 2014 Carolina Cup is in the bag. By all accounts, this race is quickly becoming or has become THE race of the early season that all the pros want to do well at and many of the age groupers we talk...
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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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12 Jul 2013
Posted by mattwright
Answer: there are loads of causes for cramping during an stand up paddle or prone paddle race. Some you need to manage days before your race, some are nutrition based, and some are training based....
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16 Jun 2013
Posted by mattwright
Endurance athletes are always on the look out for supplements that will enhance recovery, increase speed, or otherwise improve performance. Over the years we have seen ergogenic aids come and go. At one point...
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