Exercises

This year’s Canoecopia event is always a winter highlight for thousands of paddlers, myself included. After the year we just faced, your community needs you and you need it. Get registered for only $15 and attend more than 70 presentations. Best of all, unlike previous years where you had to choose which presentations to see …

So here we are in 2020. It’s a vastly different world today. Amid all the talk of the current global pandemic and the validity of the newest term on everyone’s tongue, social distancing, many are wondering if it’s still safe to go outdoors. Let’s face it, we are in a new reality and this isn’t …

I am excited to announce that the Paddling the Blue podcast is now live! This podcast is focused on sharing stories from people doing great things related to paddling. After all, it’s the people that make our favorite sport go around and this podcast is intended to become a way for us to connect with …

The annual “family reunion” is coming March 13-15, 2020 and I hope to see you there. I am honored to have been invited to speak on three topics this year. Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling Leadership Principles for Effective and Fun Day Trips Perfectly Pack Your Kayak for …

It’s been a while since I’ve put up a straight fitness post so it’s time to get back to my roots. Once you’ve developed a solid and stable core and your low back can support you effectively, you’re ready to begin building core strength. Core strength exercises are characterized by adding movement through the spine …

I am pleased to be a member of the Pro Paddler Team for Bishop Boards.  I am honored to be affiliated with this small, family-owned and paddler-run business and look forward to introducing more paddlers to the Bishop Boards line up. Beautiful craftsmanship, great quality, and a wide variety of boards for every skill level means …

I can’t tell you how many times I hear someone justify not wearing a PFD by saying they are a good swimmer. Fitness will help you be a better paddler. But let’s face it, water is stronger. Water will always win. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project is dedicated to educating as many people as …

A proper warm up is key to staying healthy and strong as a paddler. If you’ve ever watched the Tour de France, you’ve probably seen the riders warming up for an hour or more before the race, only to them get in their bikes and ride for 6+ hours at speeds you and I can …

One experience every paddler should have at some point is an up-close view of the annual dyeing of the Chicago River. Since 1962 the river has been dyed green at 9:00 am on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. The Plumbers Union Local 130 adds an orange biodegradable vegetable dye to the water to create …