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Training for the Intermediate Paddler Part II
In this follow-up to his first article Mark Lewin shares his thoughts on training - specifically for non-elite paddlers. There should be a different approach to getting fit if the main event you are...
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Oscar's Training Guide for the PE to EL Challenge
Who's Ready for Pure Core? One of the single toughest physical events anywhere in the world is approaching - the longest, most gruelling surfski race anywhere. You guessed it, the Surf Ski Challenge,...
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Oscar on Training
[Editor: Oscar Chalupsky was recently asked a series of questions about training by a paddler in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. Here are they are with answers from the big O.] How important is gym...
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Hank McGregor: "Poetry in Motion"
Hank McGregor took part in a recent event as number four in a relay team - the anchor man. As he paddled out, the commentator said, "... Hank McGregor... look at that action on the water ladies and...
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My life as a camel: Gardiner reveals his hydration secrets (Molokai Update)
Dean Gardiner confessed at an ocean paddlers’ forum that he has completed the epic Molokai Challenge - which he has won nine times - while consuming as little as half a litre of water. And in a...
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Atrial Fibrillation and the Athlete
Have you ever raced and felt that you were about to explode? I mean really, really felt that way? Ever thought your heart rate monitor was on the blink, giving you spurious readings? Ever found it...
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Core Strengthening Exercises for Paddlers
The art of mastering surfski paddling is in learning to balance. The ocean is never flat and even on the calmest days there are bumps out at sea or waves breaking on the shore. Balance is absolutely...
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How to: Strengthen those core muscles
[Editor: can't get enough of this - core strength is absolutely key to paddling fitness. Whitewater Professional Kim Russell kindly let us re-publish this article she posted on the Wavesport site....
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The Science of Paddling Part 2 – Why Doubles Partners MUST be in Synch
If you've ever wondered whether you really need to be exactly in synch with your doubles partner - read on. Turns out that the answer is an emphatic YES - but there's more... Doubles Paddling Doubles...
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Roei Yellin on Resistance Training
“CAUTION – EXTRA GEEKY PADDLE POST,” read the introduction to Roei’s posts on Facebook. Roei is a geek – but he’s also been an Olympic grade paddler, a professional coach and is now sales director for...
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