I never get the back spasms, but the calf cramps are in full effect! Heavy doses of Bananas is helping a bit....wish all the months could be as good as September!
Hint: A pair of compression shorts from ****'s or any sporting goods store, worn under your board shorts.....eliminates the inner thigh rash! It's crucial!
water food and ample supply of tylenol. im on year 25 or so and since i got a bark paddleboard i havent had any problem being tired. stiff maybe but i hate stretching.and im right there with you on the wave count thing. sitting still stinks
i always keep a gatorade and some sort of snack (nutrigrain bar or something) in my backpack or car when i know ill be out for a while. ill take a break after a bit and chow down and drink and it gives me another boost of energy. and to colonelsanders, this is true. ive always worn compression shorts (out of habit) and i have never experienced any thigh rash.
Just got out of the water with some crap south wind conditions. I did drink 2 full glasses of water before I paddled out. I did feel better, not sure if it was the water or the fact that I switched up boards and was riding my little 5'6" quad. I was thinking that my mind was more on the surfing rather than the pain while I concentrated on getting that small board wired. My surf shorts are loose fitting mens exercise shorts with a compression short liner. Best shorts ever and never a rash, $12 at Marshalls. I will never by a pair of boardshorts again.
Careful how you speak to your elders...when you start to hit your mid 30s and on, you start to thank the lord that you are still able to get out there. Most of my friends that I used to surf with in my 20s are retired from surfing...I appreciate every session mightly.
Twelve Pack a Night Killed the Surfer in FAR more than a handful of Americans now suffering from a mid-life crisis. Keep Paddling!
\r\n \r\n I'M 36, ANYMORE WORDS OF ADVISE, OLD WISE ONE. MOST GUYS ON THIS SITE WOULD LOVE TO SURF A WEEK STRAIGHT BUT CAN\'T DUE TO WORK AND FAMILY. ANYONE WHO COMES ON HERE, THROWING IT IN THERE FACES AND B1TCHING ABOUT BEING TIRED BECAUSE OF SURFING SO MUCH IS A DUECHE BAG
I trained for a trip to a Central American Point break before. I did interval training, paddling from one point to another, trying to make the workout last at least an hour. Something like 20 seconds sprint paddle, 45 seconds slow paddle, repeat for 15 minutes, then change to a different interval. It will get you in shape quick!
i dont think sniffy was throwing it in yer face, xxxxx, and for the record,douche is not spelled dueche,it has a bunch of x in it.
yes,spaghetti arms will eventually happen to anyone who surfs to the point where they can't paddle hard enough to catch another wave,like after 5+straight hours of great surf,and if you surf really hard every day to that point you could become exhausted.i've missed surf for work lately,but it does seem delmarva has had more good days than this part of nj the past couple weeks,which is unusual.if you're constantly pushing it you'll meet exhaustion.if you're just sitting out there a lot like in a crowd that's different.i like to keep pushing it and tear myself up and i hate sitting around waiting for a wave to come to me and i only surf in any crowd if i'm desperate and it's the only option.
Yeah no matter how in shape you are surfing is a whole different story. I will try this, thanks for the advice. BTW this wasn't meant to be rubbed in anyones face. Almost everyone I surf with is over 30, married, has kids and surfs everyday if they can. After a summer of surfing knee to waist high wind swell, I didn't think it would be out of bounds to ask (not b1tch) if anyone else is just plain tired after this marathon. It's normal when you are a surfer and live close enough to surf everyday to go and surf everyday isn't it?
piratepete has it. also on alternate days paddle an hour to 90 minutes at a moderate pace and if time allows run for 30 mins before or after. if youre really feeling it tow a jug full of water behind you on a leash for an hour
. Wow. If only we could all be the trained professional know it it all that ripturbo is. Do you have a workout regimen i could use for a while mick Fanning?
Whey Protein mixed with milk for calcium. Poweraide, no fast food, and a fish oil pill with a shot of multivitamin.
