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May 25, 2022

Beyond Fitness: How to use your Garmin to bio-hack full-focus and finish that nagging project

Over the course of my journey from couch potato to contender on the World SUP tour, I ramped up my training with the help of my Garmin....

Apr 14, 2022

ICF World Champs VLOG is UP on YouTube

As always, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Yes, it really does help out! If you want to read my recaps of the event,...

Mar 31, 2022

Fun "Traincation" and Deep Reflections from Hawaii 2020

As always, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Yes, it really does help out! My "Traincation" video is what people see.....

Jul 18, 2021

Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome UPDATE: How I Dug Out of the Hole Again

It Was a Deeper Hole Than I Originally Thought I can honestly say that I may have never gotten out of my aerobic deficiency hole if Covid...

Jun 30, 2021

The #Hyco2Hatteras Adventure!

My initial thoughts: Literally, have I lost my mind? Leaving my house and setting out solo in an attempt to paddle all the way to Cape...

May 21, 2021

Winter Weather Paddling Tips!

The Practical Tips Then, Tips that are a little more nuanced for seasoned paddlers If you haven't done so already, be sure to check out...

May 20, 2021

Paddle Shaft Cutting: 3 Unique Styles

May 20, 2021

NEW BOARD ALERT: Initial Thoughts On 404 Jump Unpacking

Feb 19, 2021

Winter Paddling Tips or Dangerous Advice?

Since I've moved back to North Carolina (on the Virginia border actually), I've had to get reacquainted with my cold-weather paddling...

Feb 10, 2021

How I Logged a Scorching 11 mph on Stand Up Paddleboard

FINALE!! I'm happy to report that I was able to meet my original goal and keep going all the way up! Watch the full recap here: Follow...

Sep 11, 2020

The Paddle Ninja Surprise 10k Challenge!

If you've been following along, I just finished up my 9 weeks to 9mph challenge as a part of the APP World Tour Fast Track competition. I...

Sep 1, 2020

How I Went From Having Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome to #2 on the World SUP Tour... and Then Relapsed

Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome, (ADS), is where you never fully train your aerobic system to be efficient. Then, when you train or race, you...

Jul 21, 2020

Road to Yukon | Episode 3: The 100 Mile Training Week

This one was a doozie! My Gear as seen in the video (and some discount codes for you): Puakea Designs (APRZILG10) Garmin GPS Garden of...

Jul 14, 2020

9 Weeks to 9 Miles Per Hour

Can I do it? Can I get my Stand Up Paddleboard to 9mph in a 50m sprint in only 9 weeks? The answer is "maybe." Follow along on Instagram...

Feb 13, 2020

Mobility Monday: Essential Neck Stretches

A quick Mobility Monday to get you moving pain-free! In addition to using the Crossover Symmetry system, I do these scalene stretches...

Feb 13, 2020

The Best BUTT Trick For Outrigger

It's #SUPtipTuesday and I've got another #OutriggerTip, this one is definitely #outrigger specific because in #SUP we don't sit 😂 After...

Feb 11, 2020

#SUPtipTuesday : How To Build Your Own Programming Part 3

OK, guys. This one is a real doozie. It's hard to make something that is genuinely complex very simple. When I say complex, the way to do...

Feb 10, 2020

Mobility Monday: Important Lower Back Stretches For Paddlers

These three yoga stretches will ease tension and muscle soreness in your lower back after paddling. And, the beauty of them, is you can...

Feb 4, 2020

How 6-Man Outrigger Makes You A Better Solo Paddler

Does paddling a one-man outrigger canoe help Stand Up Paddling? What about the other way around? It’s #SUPtipTuesday, and over the past...

Jan 30, 2020

Road To Yukon | Episode 1: Acceptance

Last year was my first 100 mile race... I knew that I would need to understand the demands of 100 mile in a day if I was planning to...