15 Feb 2014
Posted by mattwright
Before we even get to your question (which is a great one) keep in mind that we believe that Molokai will sell out within a few hours after registration opens this year. Considering how many questions...
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11 Feb 2014
Posted by mattwright
Pete - I am sorry to hear about your hassles. Before we even get to paddling, your first order of business is to get your head screwed on straight. You are probably going completely nuts right now but things...
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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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This weekend marked the unofficial start to the Southern California SUP race season. With the Hanohano race in the bag, racers are starting to plan their training and their race schedule. One of the questions...
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We are getting A LOT of inquiries lately about personal coaching. It is no surprise that paddlers are looking for ways to paddle faster. As a general rule, to paddle faster you need to increase your power:drag...
Read more →Ahhh - the old Rosetta Stone question. I cannot believe that we did not address this before on the website. The fact of the matter is that the word “tempo” is kind-a-sort-a like the word blue. Everyone...
Read more →Bad knees huh? First things first, get checked out by your doctor and make sure you do not have any surgical issues in your knees such as a meniscal tear or something along those lines. Assuming that...
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11 Jan 2014
Posted by mattwright
Hey - thanks for the support! The answer to you question is a tough one. To demonstrate why this is a difficult answer lets take an extreme example to make a point. Lets say you are a world class...
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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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06 Aug 2013
Posted by mattwright
Molokai is done. The NYC 100 is in the record books. Catalina and Chattajack will be over soon. Stand up paddle race and prone paddle athletes who spent months training for these epic events can expect...
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SUP blade size is not a reflection of your manhood....
SUP race training requires consideration of stroke...
Do we need professional SUP athletes?
Torque and cadence training for stand up paddle racers
A paddle racing new year's resolution that is (almost)...
An introduction to SUPAA (The Stand Up Athletes Association)...
Winter SUP race training and our take on indoor SUP training...
Paddling with a current, planing, and why it is so hard...
Less is more: An introduction to the Adaptation Phase...
Your fin is too small! A (somewhat) contrarian guide...
