Limit Your Baggage for Better SUP Racing
Being a successful athlete, or a success in anything else for that matter, is a lot like air travel in this modern world. You’ve…
Sprinting on your SUP
With the advent of a variety of sprint events in SUP racing, being able to go really fast for short distances has become more of a…
Dealing with Aches and Pains – Are You a Ferrari or a Pick-up Truck?
If you train for a sport you’re sure at some point to encounter aches and pains…
Whether you train for fitness or for racing, you’re likely doing structured workouts consisting of some type of alternating intervals of work and rest. Unlike just doing unstructured paddling, structured intervals…
Over the last several weeks I’ve had interactions with paddlers who, for one reason or another, have felt that they’ve failed to race to their potential. In each case, they’ve made…
What to do After your Paddle Workout
You’ve all heard that cooling down after a workout is important. It helps ensure that muscles are looser between workouts, thus more prepared for…
How to Create A Pre-Race Warm Up
In last month’s issue of The Catch we looked at the importance of establishing a pre-race plan or routine. Pre-race plans tend to focus…
How to Make the Most of Your GPS Device as a Training Tool
If you’re a racer or a serious trainer, one of the most important pieces of gear you…