Why do some paddlers make moves look effortless while others keep missing them by inches? And when did you last give up on a move you could have made? In this solo episode, Anna shares what two recent private instruction clients discovered that changed everything: looking where you want to go isn’t as natural as
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Do you prefer staying upright when you whitewater kayak? Me too! Flipping over is normal and part of the sport so it’s important that we be kind to ourselves when it happens. It’s an opportunity to learn and grow. Having said that, kayaking is more fun when you’re upright and breathing :) In this vlog
Want to feel more stable and confident in your kayak in whitewater? Try sinking your weight down into your butt. I know it sounds weird, but it works! When you focus on feeling ‘grounded’ in your kayak you create stability and confidence. Here are examples of what I mean. In this first video, Sandra, a
Do you struggle with a consistent roll? You’re not alone. The roll can come and go, especially if you paddle rivers where you don’t flip over. The roll can be challenging to perform consistently due to these 3 things: a. The movements are counter intuitive. As land-based mammals, humans are accustomed to using strength to
Do you feel like you paddle hard and still miss lines on the river? The problem may be that you’re paddling too much. Paddling is sometimes overemphasized in instruction causing loss of control and unnecessary energy expenditure. A few years ago I posted this video of me running one of my favorite rapids: Both my
Do you struggle with getting good sleep? According to the American Sleep Association, between 50 and 70 million Americans are affected by sleep disorders – so you’re not alone. When my coaching clients bring up their sleep problems, they feel resigned to having to live with feeling like crap or turning to pharmaceutical sleep aids.
What’s the secret to doing effective eddy turns so you never miss an eddy again? Practicing Rock S-Turns of course! Don’t know what those are? Watch the video below and learn how. I originally created this video for my 2020 Virtual Whitewater Master Class. If you find it helpful for your paddling then I invite
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Have you experienced a ‘failure’ that rocked your confidence? It happened to me just a few weekends ago! Watch the video of my initial swim, and find out how I got my confidence back. I walk you through my mindset process that helped me successfully complete my redemption run on the Chattooga River. If you
Did you know that one of the main functions of the spine is that of shock absorber? That’s why the spine has curves, to act like a spring to absorb impact. The disks in between the bony vertebrae also play a major roll in this function. Disks are made of squishy cartilage able to absorb
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Spinning in a hole is a basic whitewater kayaking playboating move that teaches you how to work with the water and also how to set yourself up for harder tricks. It’s super fun and when you get in the groove on a good feature you can spin forever! I love the feeling of dancing with
