by Tara Krolczyk, Fitness Professional
The number one question we seem to get when on the Stand Up Paddle (SUP) boards from observers; “Hey is that easy to do?” The answer like anything else, all depends on what you’re willing to try and commit to, but most people find it simple and fun to learn…
What’s SUP? A Guide to Stand Up Paddling
July 16, 2009 By 10 Comments
Yoga Lessons from the Masters Swim
April 14, 2009 By 1 Comment
By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
I know from personal experience how intimidating beginning a yoga practice can be. I first tried yoga when I dropped in on a popular teacher’s class. What looked so easy on the other side of the studio’s glass doors proved to be incredibly difficult…
Meet Kristy Murphy
March 26, 2009 By
Las Olas surf instructor Kristy Murphy was practically raised in the water while growing up in Jupiter, Florida, but only started surfing in 2000. With a very short learning curve, she rose to the top of women’s surfing. Please join Las Olas founder Bev Sanders as she talks with Kristy about her passion…
Riding the Waves of Change
July 22, 2008 By 1 Comment
by Bev Sanders, Founder, Las Olas Surf Safaris
Ten years ago, I would not have believed that a single experience would cause me to redirect my entire life. I had heard of this happening to other people, but I never connected the phenomenon to my world…
Follow My Bubbles
June 27, 2008 By 1 Comment
by Kathleen Burke Jensen, Novice Triathlete
Today is swim training session number two with coach Morgan Filler. This day is about as different as you can get from our first session swimming outside the lines. The air temp is 50 degrees; colder than the water which is 56 degrees today. The fog is thick and the club is practically deserted…
Swim Outside the Lines
May 20, 2008 By 15 Comments
by Kathleen Burke Jensen, Novice Triathlete
I’m training for my first triathlon at age 42, and Morgan is coaching me in open water swimming. “Your ankles will tell your body it’s too cold,” she says with a mischievous grin. “So we have to go in fast enough that your brain doesn’t get the message.” Her next piece of advice reminds me just how cold the 55 degree water really is…
