20 Mar 2014
Posted by mattwright
First things first. Catalina is an absolute bear of a race. Right now all the talk is about Molokai but the truth of the matter is that in many ways Catalina can be a tougher race. In Molokai you can "rest"...
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05 Feb 2014
Posted by mattwright
Ouch. A month is a long time to be off training. As a general rule, you can skip a few workouts without adjusting your training but a month off with illness is a different beast. Keep in mind that...
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21 Jan 2014
Posted by mattwright
Great thinking but before you use your average HR from these races to estimate your AT, there are a few things to consider. In our book we recommend stand up paddle race athletes determine their training...
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11 Jan 2014
Posted by mattwright
Hey - thanks for the support! First - the obvious. When it comes to knee paddling there really is no substitute. You already know that. There are, however, some things you can do out of the water...
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09 Jan 2014
Posted by mattwright
If you are using any of our ebook training programs you know that cross training and biweekly gym routines are a prominent feature of our programs. If the routine we recommend is getting stale or you are looking...
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This question does not have an easy answer. That is because success in a race like Molokai 2 Oahu (or Ironman, or Western States, or Vassalopet) is part training and part something else. That something...
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Congrats on a very successful first season of training and racing! As a new paddler, my main recommendation is to keep paddling. Prone paddling is the best training if you want to get faster. You...
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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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08 Jun 2013
Posted by mattwright
Answer: First things first. You are doing great. It is extremely difficult to properly pace intervals. Most athletes either 1) never focus on this at all and fail to maximize their training or 2) properly...
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Answer: The general rule for missed SUP training sessions is to skip them. Just skip them. Do not worry about them. Do not plan on makeup workouts. You are going to have a business trip. You are going...
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