5 MarFor the past six months, exercise physiologist and OC1 paddler Barry Blackburn has been using and testing our Online Training Platform. Barry shared with us five things he has learned using the training system. Welcome, fellow paddler! Here are five key lessons I have learned using The Paddle Channel’s highly
In our training programs, you will see a number of “repeats” in your workouts. Here’s an example: In this workout, you would warm up first (of course) and then paddle at Zone 4 (your intended race pace) for 5 minutes, immediately followed by paddling 2 minutes at Zone 2 (your
Maximum Heart Rate Test Protocols One of the more effective ways to gauge intensity during your training sessions is to utilize a heart rate monitor and work at prescribed intensities during your workout. While using a heart monitor isn’t required, we have found that training by heart rate is more
Understanding Periodization in Training Some time ago I was working with an excellent time-trialing training program for cycling – the cover of the training plan had these words on it: Structured, Systematic, and Progressive That sums up a great training program perfectly. If you’re serious about maximizing performance, these three
One of the most difficult things for paddle athletes to determine is the amount of training that needs to be done to meet their goals. The answer is actually pretty simple, given a few common-sense guidelines. In general, the more time you spend on the water, the better you’ll perform.
23 MarI was recently watching an episode of Criminal Minds, and this advice from Niccolo Machiavelli was quoted, and of course, it made me think of racing. That’s normal, right? (By the way, binge-watching Criminal Minds on Netflix is a pretty good way to ensure you sleep with the light on
6 MarOur friend Brian Lee shared this video of a run down a windy intracoastal waterway paddle last week. At 6 seconds, Brian takes a dip, and just a few second later a gust of wind picks up the 14-foot race SUP, propels it OVER Brian’s head and down the waterway.
4 AugA few years ago I purchased an excellent time-trialing training program – when I received it, the cover had these words on it: Structured, Systematic, and Progressive That sums up a great training program perfectly. If you’re serious about maximizing performance, these three words need to be the basis of
Two of the questions we hear the most from new paddlers: How do I get on this thing? How do I get off this thing? This video from Boardworks Surf is one of the most comprehensive videos we’ve seen showing how to launch and land your stand up paddleboard in
Let’s face it — SUP racing is a blast, not only because of the great people in the standup paddling community, but also because it’s challenging. Sometimes the smallest details in your training routines can be the difference between edging out your training buddy or watching said buddy kick sand
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