Thu - April 19, 2007

Heather Nelson on Training for 2007 Molokai Race with 7 Great Tips



Heather Nelson is training for 2007 Molokai Race. This 37 mile open ocean race across the Kaiwi Channel between Molokai and Oahu Island is considered a world championship in surfski and outrigger canoe racing. To get some taste of this race check the video of S1-X in 2006 Molokai Crossing on huki.com site or check the race coverage on surfski.info. wing paddle

In Ultra Marathon Paddling blog Heather describes how she prepared and implemented her training regiment which started just after ending her 2006 racing season. She summarizes her training with the following great tips:

  1. Set a goal – research the event. Know the miles, specific challenges, and your expected time.
  2. Mark it on your calendar
  3. Work backwards – where do you want to be 2-weeks before, a month before, two months before…and what do you need to get there in the 2 – 6 months before that?
  4. Periodize your training – stroke technique, endurance, speed.
  5. Give yourself mini goals and ‘tests’ along way to gauge your progress.
  6. Listen to your body…if it needs a break, listen! If you have to miss a few days, that is fine, just pick up where you left off.
  7. HAVE FUN!!! If you aren’t having fun…figure out how to make it fun, a big part of achieving your goals is enjoying the process of getting there.
I think I am pretty good in using the tips 6 and 7 in my training and paddling, but need to work on the first 5.

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