Over a year ago I stated that I would not rant about the aspects of our society that I deem to be horrible and tragic and focus this minute particle of the world wide web on health and fitness and the beauty of stand up paddling. However, this whole [...]
It's Even Sadder in Adulthood
Posted by ONLINE on Tuesday, November 5, 2013
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Ke Nalu Paddles and Picking the Right Accoutrements
Posted by ONLINE on Thursday, October 31, 2013
How do you choose the right paddle that fits your style of paddling?Over the last couple of years, I have been fortunate enough to try several brands of paddles. Most are effective enough and will take care of all your needs, some are completely worthless [...]
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The Coolest Thing So Far This Summer
Posted by ONLINE on Monday, August 19, 2013
I brought back a lot of good from the races in Traverse City this past weekend. There were a couple nice awards, some new motivations, lots of laughs, a wonderful compliment, but as I look back on it all nothing compares to being made aware of the gentleman [...]
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Here we go again...but you MUST buy this watch!
Posted by ONLINE on Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Unless you are a useless lazy slob who has no desire to better themselves you must buy the Vestal Brig watch. Run out of your home or office right now screaming, with your hands raised in the air and buy this watch. Or go [...]
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The Art of Falling
Posted by ONLINE on Monday, July 22, 2013
All summer long I have been telling myself..."you need to practice falling off your board, getting back on, and paddling to try and maintain momentum."I heard about Danny Ching at the Orange Bowl back in January who when he fell looked like he hit a [...]
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Got Ka-rushed This Morning
Posted by ONLINE on Wednesday, July 10, 2013
In last week's race I was not feeling it. It being that excitement and adrenaline rushing through the body right before a race and during the race. Last week was all about survival and getting through a long course full of more boat wakes and confused [...]
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Posted by ONLINE on Monday, July 8, 2013
I absolutely love the Starboard 12-6 x 30 touring board!This board is Tony the Tiger grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat for those days when you just don't feel like standing on a narrow race board and working all the time to maintain [...]
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Spicy Cross Training Workout
Posted by ONLINE on Wednesday, July 3, 2013
What does jumping rope have to do with SUP? Hell if I know but jumping rope can't be bad for you...Last week I had no desire to go running on yet another day that the lake was closed due to contamination. I still have not ridden a bike since Leon's Triathlon [...]
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Compare and Adjust Accordingly or Become Like Stale Gross White Bread
Posted by ONLINE on Tuesday, July 2, 2013
How are your results from this year's races compared to last year or last month or last week?Do you see faster times than last year? What were the conditions like?Is your training bringing about what you hoped for? If not, what is the problem?This season [...]
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Posted by ONLINE on Friday, June 28, 2013
Usually I am not keen to review gear but after yesterday's experience I felt the need to warn fellow paddlers about the danger lurking in the curb appeal of the Camelbak Molokai Hydration system.I was lured in by the amount [...]
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Inspiration All Around Me
Posted by ONLINE on Tuesday, June 18, 2013
SUP Race season is on!Actually, it probably started back at the Carolina Cup but things have been very iffy on my end since the middle of March when I was trying to patch up my old DEAN 12-6. It did not sink during the Carolina Cup but it did manage [...]
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My 3 Stage Process to Well Being
Posted by ONLINE on Thursday, May 23, 2013
If you want to improve your overall health and wellness you HAVE TO make changes. The severity of these changes depends upon your current condition. To evaluate your current condition you have to take an honest look at yourself both physically and mentally. [...]
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Laziness leads to Itchiness
Posted by ONLINE on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I was growing bored of cracking open eggs, peeling back the lids of sardine containers, and cutting up avocados. While attempting to ready myself for a race season in the 12-6 class I decided to make a focused effort to drop back down to the fighting [...]
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Post Carolina Cup Recap
Posted by ONLINE on Monday, May 6, 2013
Phew...I'm glad it's over but I really didn't want it to end. I wanted the race to end but I didn't want the experience to end. Being at one of the biggest, if not the biggest SUP race on the east coast, for the first time was a wonderful getaway. I [...]
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Adjust - Find the Balance, Repeat Steps 1 & 2 Again and Again and Again
Posted by ONLINE on Monday, March 25, 2013
Usually winter-time training goes pretty well for me. My wife sends me off to Maryland to stay at my family's place. I get to paddle and see my family and she gets to do...nevermind, I don't want to know what she gets to do while I am away!!These past [...]
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