If you think you’re the only one who gets nervous about doing hard things or challenging yourself, this video is for you. I’ve been paddling whitewater for over 25 years and I still get nervous. As I tell my paddling and health coaching clients, fear provides opportunity to grow. Courage can only be found through…Read more »
Kayaking Tips
Hard Moves on Easy Water: The Ferry
How’s your angle, vision, momentum and edge? Are you using powerful stern draws on your downstream side? This blog post is for you my whitewater kayakers! BUT hold on everyone else… these aspects can apply to getting you where you want to go in life as well. On and off the river it’s important to…Read more »
How to Not Flip When Whitewater Kayaking
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…Read more »
How to Get Your Confidence Back
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…Read more »
Befriend Your Fear in 5 Steps
What does it take to get to this point of dropping a small waterfall with confidence when you know that 4 accomplished paddlers, including a friend, have passed on this same river? Maybe for you it’s not dropping a waterfall. It could be making a big change in your life, facing a hard truth, setting…Read more »
3 Things I Ask Myself to Recover from Disappointment
I’ve been wedged underneath rocks in the river, been trashed in the impact zone in the surf, and as a solopreneur, wondered how I was going to pay my bills. You know, that feeling of being crushed by doubt, fear or things not working out the way you’d hoped? Whitewater kayaking has been a phenomenal…Read more »
4 Steps to Finding Your Paddling Tribe
Are you struggling to find a group of fun, supportive paddling partners? Finding a paddling tribe is key to enjoying the sport for the long term. It’s fun to go out on your own (especially SUP), but that can get old after awhile. Connecting with other like-minded women who share a similar passion is uplifting…Read more »
Want a Consistent Roll? Try These 3 Things
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 because… a. The movements are counter intuitive. We’re use to being able to use strength to push ourselves up or brace…Read more »
Playboating Tips that’ll Get You Spinning!
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…Read more »
Anna’s Gift Guide for the Health Conscious Paddler
Ready to be the coolest gift giver this season? Give meaningful and fun gifts that contribute to your favorite paddler’s health, wellbeing and passion for paddling. Read on for my top picks for paddlers who do (or would like to) take on their wellness with as much stoke as they take on the water! Under…Read more »
