Jan Blythe

Jan boxing to get fit for waka ama sprints

Off Water Training – Waka Ama Sprints for the over 60’s

Getting fit on my own doesn’t work for me. I can paddle heaps because I am usually paddling with another 5 people and have a commitment to my crew. However, some forms of waka ama, like sprints, require a greater cardio fitness. I’ve done it before (at 65) Before going to Outwards Bound 2 years …

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Long distance waka ama paddling

Hydration & Nutrition Critical for Long Distance Waka Ama Paddling

Increase the distance, increase the nutrition Proper hydration and nutrition are critical if you are going to do long distance waka ama racing or doing long distance training. We have an OC6 crew who have been going out for 20 – 25km paddles on a Saturday morning since early June to help Pete with his …

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Vivobarefoot Trail Freaks, Vivobarefoot Neos

Vivobarefoot shoes survive the rigours of 21 days at Outward Bound

When I got the scholarship to go to Outward Bound I was told I needed to bring 2 pairs of running/cross trainer shoes. We were warned that our shoes would definitely be getting wet. For some reason I decided to tell someone that I wore Vivobarefoot shoes. I got told that I would need to …

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