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Training

Paddle like a Pro

Or at least see how it should be done We see many paddlers, even some of the better racers, paddling with fairly poor technique. They ‘get away’ with poor technique because they are strong, but they could be faster with less energy expenditure if their techniques...

Technical Terrain

Do you FLOW over it or CRASH and BURN? Running technical terrain can be a daunting prospect for many experienced trail runners, and a terrifying idea for beginners. However, what constitutes technical terrain will also differ markedly between experienced and novice trail runners so let’s provide...

Do you hibernate during the warmer months?

Here are some useful thoughts about the athletic off season, delivered for the northern hemisphere winter which coincides sweetly with our summer off season here in north Queensland. Do you take a break, remain indoors but continue training, or is your off season really your pre-season for...

Stability issues resolved for paddlers

Stability issues resolved for paddlers  or please help me stay on top of my ski! Previously we posted some valuable paddling tips from four time world surfski champion Dawid Mocke (https://adventurethon.com.au/paddling-tips-from-a-surfski-guru/) and here we follow those with his SINGLE MOST USEFUL SKI PADDLING TIP. If you want...

Advanced techniques for the trails

Here's a great skills video for the more advanced rider. This video takes trials skills across to mountain bikes to improve your trails riding. Beginners will appreciate the skills demonstrated here and have something to aim for as their skill level improves, and they might...

Rudder me this…

With the Birth of the Demolish event in the Clarence Valley,  NSW and the introduction of some easy rapids on the paddle stage at Clarence river rush, we have been inundated by surf ski paddlers who are itching to give it a go but want...

Tips to protect your Hamstrings

Tips to protect your hamstrings Big plans to blitz your next sporting event, or just starting into training with uncertain goals at this point in time? Either way the one thing you don't want is for injury to hamper your chances of achieving your ambitions. Injury prevention is a key component of...