creative, passionate, driven
creative, passionate, driven
[row] [col width=”1/2″] The Emotional: Part I Hey all, I buried myself in work this year. I didn’t like that… I think I’ll get back to what it is I like. Don’t get me wrong, I love working. I really do. I love pouring my energy into projects, work with others, leading and mentoring, and […]
A Letter from the Director, Chris Wing Read More »
OK, so you don’t even have to be an athlete, but if you want to add some longevity, efficiency, and some enjoyment to your paddling this collection of exercises has been killer for us and our students. If you have worked with us before you have heard us hammer on pelvic rotation driving your legs
“Core” Exercises We Recommend for Every Athlete Read More »
My first two posts on my new weekly writing activity didn’t necessarily have the direction that I wanted to have with this series of posts. I do want to have our token instructional element and discussion, but I also want this to be an exercise in reflection of how I am doing as a paddler,
Sunday Thoughts: An Exercise in Reflection Read More »
I was asked to share some resources that were passed along to me over the years for folks who may be struggling with some strength or stability issues with their shoulders. So first the disclaimer: This article is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as an educational resource only. This post is not
Strengthening, Stretching, and the Importance of a Good PT Read More »
[row] [col width=”1/2″]I want to preface by saying that I absolutely think there is a place for a “good” full face in the whitewater kayak market. Some of my thoughts on why you would use one to supplant skill, well, that’s an entirely different conversation altogether and maybe one that we should all have with
Sunday Thoughts: The Myth of the Full-Face Read More »
Thank goodness my tooth broke my fall! God only knows how much worse it could have been. All joking aside, the situation in hindsight is actually a pretty scary one. After successfully rescuing a boat for a swimmer on a surgy 200% day on the Green, I was knocked over by said boat and another rescuer
Some Sunday Thoughts: When to Say No Read More »
In 2000, I was ambling about in my second year of college and I was largely undecided what I was going to do next in life. I have since heard many people do not find their life calling; rather, it finds them. I look fondly back upon those years where I learned to kayak, teach,
Many of us can feel the quiet whisperings of fall creeping in: cooler mornings, evening breezes, and a little more rain. For seasoned paddlers, the shoulder seasons (fall and spring) and even winter mean some of the best whitewater boat riding around because our rivers and creeks tend to hold water a bit better. For
Beat the Winter Blues: Tips for Paddling through the Cold Season Read More »
The sheer excitement and overwhelming pressure of making my first international trip be one that I led can’t be overstated. I honestly didn’t feel It could have come together more perfect. We had assembled a dream team of friends to lead the trip, mixing experience in all the right places while leaving enough of a
Ciao for now, Chile. Read More »
[row] [col width=”1/2″]Welcome to our show notes for Episode 3 of the Flow State, where we talk about motivation. Show notes are here to explain some fine points, offer some outside resources, and give you a good overview of the show itself. Feel free to leave comments, questions, or suggestions for future episodes in the
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