This Weeks SUPdate

The 2009/2010 So Cal Ocean Racing Series started in November. At the first race in La Jolla I took 9th place in the stock class (12' 6" and under). I had a rough start and it cost me. The second race was two weeks ago in Oceanside. I finished 6th in the stock class. All SUP So Cal race results can be founds at www.johnsonbigstick.com/racing.html

My bro EJ finished 2nd to the paddling super freak Danny Ching. Wally had a great race in Oceanside and took 3rd place, congrats to EJ and Wallace.

Last week I was traveling for work and had little time to train. I was back at it Saturday on JT's new training curcuit:(Indo board weighted squats, paddle cable pull on the Bosu ball, pike push ups on the physi ball, jump rope-100 touches, lunge cable pulls and one-leg balance on the Wobble board-30 seconds each leg. Repeat this routine three times.

Sunday, 5.5 miles of sprint training in Dana Point Harbor. 200m on and then down to 75% in the off legs, no rest for 5.5. miles. This was a great race simulation. 

Monday repeat the SPI workout four sets. Tuesday paddle with EJ, Brandi and Wally. A full lap sprint around the DP island. Each racer was stage 20 seconds apart. The goal was to not be caught. I was successful in that task. We did two hard laps (1.6 miles each) and some sprints at baby beach. Wednesday, back to SPI repeat the JT workout, three sets. Mike Catanzaro of SPI worked on my shoulder tendinitis post workout. Thanks Mike.

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