PADDLECHICA: Mental Toughness - The Mental Game of Paddling
Posted by Hornet Watersports onThis article was originally published on Paddlechica.com. In the middle of a recent training session I started thinking about how many parts of my body were hurting. I let my mind wander and it became my...
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Get the Right Rowing Cushion to Save Your Bum
Posted by Hornet Watersports onWhen it comes to working out, comfort is essential. Minimizing and removing excuses that get between you and your workout is important, especially when you’re used to taking a seat on a Concept 2 rowing...
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PADDLECHICA: 10 Things to Let Go of to Improve Your Paddling
Posted by Hornet Watersports onThis article was originally published on Paddlechica.com. We train hard. We go to practice. We remain focused. We set goals. We work hard to achieve them. Yet inevitably there are things standing in our way, preventing...
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PADDLECHICA: The Seven Deadly Sins of Paddling and How You Can Avoid Them
Posted by Hornet Watersports onThis article was originally published on Paddlechica.com. 1. Not Warming Up Properly Too many paddlers jump into a boat for a training session or even a race without a sufficient warmup. Dynamic stretching at...
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Beginner's Guide to Dragon Boat Racing
Posted by Hornet Watersports onAs long as there have been boats on this earth, there have been paddles. And different cultures developed their own versions of propelling watercraft over the centuries, from the outrigger canoes of the Pacific Islands...
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