TIPS & UPDATES
How Technique Impacts Heart Rate and Performance in OC1 canoe paddling
QUESTION: Why is it difficult to raise my heart rate while paddling OC1 compared to other sports like running or biking? ANSWER: It’s not uncommon to experience this, and several
Injury Stopped My Paddling But Not My Growth
I fell off my bike a few months ago and sprained my sterno-clavicular joint (where the collar bone meets the sternum). It’s not a joint anyone ever thinks about, and it
Q: At 57 I feel a real difference in my performance stamina. I would like to learn more about efficient and effective weekly OC-1 workouts to keep me in shape
Stop Exercising … Start Training Like the Athlete That You Are
When I started paddling, I jumped right in with loads of enthusiasm. I loved paddling so much that I immediately started making choices in my life that would allow me
What should I eat before a race? Should I be Carb-0 Loading?
Periodically I will be addressing common questions I get asked from my camps, workshops and 1:1 coaching work. Pic: Beata Markin QUESTION: What should I eat before I race? This
How OC1 Paddling Helps OC6 Paddling
Around this time of year I often get asked “how do I get better at paddling OC6?” From new paddlers wanting to progress to paddlers trying to make or stay
Huli Drill! Practice Your OC 1 Canoe Remount
Paddling in the ocean requires stability and balance, and one of the most important skills that goes with this is a solid right side brace stroke. In my camps we learn
How I learned to Brace – And You Can Too
I’ve written about this before, but in case you missed it, I used to huli all the time. I mean A LOT. My first Molokai OC-1 solo I hulied 30
How To Deal With One Sided Injuries from OC 1 Paddling
Is your outrigger canoe ama hurting you? Being an athlete and dealing with injuries go hand in hand. We’ve all pulled or tweaked something, or had a nagging injury that