Race Ready Training Program

Train with Purpose, Paddle with Confidence.


A six-month individualized program for women OC1 paddlers training for a downwind endurance event.

A few spots will be opening up in 2026!

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Does this sound like you?

You know what you want.

You’ve got your sights set on a downwind race goal that matters to you —Pailolo, Ka’iwi Channel, Gorge, Dragon Run, or another big one.

Off the shelf, generalized programs aren’t working for you anymore. You want to line up knowing you prepared for the big event in the best way you could.

You’re not new to this. You’ve trained. You’ve raced.  You’re ready to play a bigger game.

This is for you if:

You’ve completed Precision Paddling (required). You’ve trained in-person with me or done a Downwind Intensive already (ideal) or are planning to. You want targeted coaching for a specific race, with structure, feedback, and video review. You’re ready to commit to 6 months of focused work with a coach mentoring and guiding your training and mindset.

Coming soon.
If you’re racing in 2026 and want to train with purpose, join the list below. I’ll be in touch when the program opens.

Spots are limited.
This is not a mass enrollment program. I’m only taking a handful of athletes at a time.

What to expect:

  • A customized plan to match your race, timeline, and life.
  • Regular contact through training logs and calls.
  • Training tailored to your stage of life, hormonal cycles, and recovery needs.
  • Fine-tuning your fueling and training intensities.
  • Detailed video review to sharpen your technique.
  • Support to navigate plateaus, time challenges, and mental dips.
  • Accountability and perspective so you stay consistent and feel good about the work you’re doing.

What makes this different?

  • Fully customized
  • Integrates technique training, tempo training, race specific training.
  • I’ll help you develop all aspects of OC1 racing – your technique, skills, conditioning and fueling.
  • You’re working with a coach that knows the race you are training for.
  • Support and accountability from a professional coach with over a decade experience working with goal orientated women who expect a lot of themselves.

Spaces will be available next year for select races with a 6 month lead time. 

If you would like to be notified, add your name to the list and I will contact you with details to learn more. 

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“Organized, specific and detailed. Anna listened and helped me adjust my training to make it more effective, taking into account my available time and desired outcome” – JAMIE

“I’m not falling off the back of waves as much anymore. I’m also paddling WAY more on the right and feeling more solid by not leaning left. I am reading the water better and getting great glides the whole way!”– HEIDI

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Are you technically ready for the OC1 Downwind Intensive?

  • Can you paddle two sessions of up to eighteen miles per day for two or three days? (This is a physical requirement for the workshop.)
  • Are you comfortable with huli-ing and able to recover from a huli in rough water and waves?
  • Have you done at least 5 downwind runs like Hawaii Kai or the Gorge ?
  • Can you accelerate your OC1 over 6 mph to catch waves?

If you answered yes to all of the questions above, then you are ready for the Advanced OC1 Downwind Workshop.

If not…

“My biggest takeaway is that you need to spend time focusing on the little things to get the big things. You provided me with the little things to work on (tempo drills, land exercises, and how to see the on-ramps while surfing).” – JULAINE

“Thank you again for an amazing experience! Totally exceeded my expectations. The clinic I did with you in Hawaii has helped me so much. I feel so much more confident. I hear your voice telling me to hunt for that next wave!” – BONNIE

What is the difference between a 3-day and a 5-day intensive?

  • More 1-1 time
  • More downwind runs 
  • In depth information about fueling, strength training, mobility, recovery

How to get ready for a 5-day

  • Practice your brace stroke regularly.
  • Practice your huli recoveries so there is no fear.
  • Train your technique consistently.
  • Build your OC1 speed.
  • Get stronger with weight lifting.

What experience do you need to be ready for a downwind intensive?

  • Not afraid to huli.
  • 100% confident your can right your canoe after a huli in any conditions.
  • Training for OC1 races 
  • Endurance to paddle 5 days in a row
  • Strength training is part of your program 
  •  Pre-requisites?

What is a downwind run?

  • Waves harnessed by the paddler for more speed
  • A to B taking advantage of stronger than average wind speed – generally more than 15 miles an hour and upto 30 mph. 
  • Wave size varies, but the more wind the bigger the waves. 
  • Wind chop vs. ground swell which complicates the conditions
  • Examples: The Gorge, Hawaii Kai run, Maliko run, Millers fun, Dragon Run, The Dr, 
  • Swell without wind is generally not “downwind”
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Don't have the required experience for a downwind intensive yet?

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