5 Key Lessons from a Paddle Channel Paddler
Barry Blackburn on his way to a 1st place finish at the lively 2021 Carolina Cup Graveyard Race. For the past six months, exercise physiologist and OC1 paddler Barry Blackburn…
Understanding Repeats and Intervals in Paddle Training
In our training programs, you will see a number of "repeats" in your workouts. Here's an example: Warm up Main Set - do the following 1-4 times: (<- these are your…
Finding Your Max Heart Rate
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…
Training Phases in Effective Paddle Training Plans
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:…
The Best Weekly Training Volume for Paddle Athletes
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…
Passing With Authority (or How to Pass Like You Mean It)
If an injury has to be done to a man, it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. --Niccolo Machiavelli I was recently watching an episode…
Seriously, Wear That SUP Leash…
Our 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…
Race SUP Speed Tests: Comparing the 2016 Starboard All Star to the 2017 All Star
Speed Testing 3 Top Race Paddleboards: The 2016 14' x 25" All Star, the 2017 14' x 24.5" All Star, and a custom 2016 14' x 23" All Star I…
More SUP Race Fin Testing: Black Project Maliko V2, Tiger V2, and the Futures California Downwind
I'll start with the usual disclaimer – these tests are more fun than scientific, and your mileage will vary. This particular test session was cut short because one of our…
Training System…or Training Potpourri?
A 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…