Comments on: Get Fit for Riding the Waves http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:42:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: LauraLynn Jansen http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/comment-page-1/#comment-18532 LauraLynn Jansen Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:50:53 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=4238#comment-18532 Dear Bev, Thanks for the words of encouragement to all us who dare to try something new. Personally, I was really hoping to find out sooner than later what it feels like to ride a wave (as one of the top 10 finalists of your inspiring women contest). Nonetheless, I still have it on the bucket list and maybe one day between all my volunteer work in supporting others I will find a way to make to Las Olas. I read a piece of your website every day in anticipation and I imagined what it would be like to be there floating on the blue-green warm waters. As some one who is also 44 and grew up with a fear of water and now knows how to swim after taking adult swimming lessons when I was 40, your dispelling the myths is very encouraging. I continue to rebuild my mind in confidence and body in strength after being a coach potato most of my life and then overcoming cancer every year even though I grow 'older.' I anticipate it will be a HUGE sense of accomplishment when I learn how to sense the ocean and guide the board among the spray. As someone who works with women every day (as an Integrative Health Coach and Trainer) around body issues, strengthening all the selves and creating a healthier lifestyle I understand how important words of encouragement are to all of us. Thank you for being a groundbreaker in the realm of strengthening women inside and out. Respectfully, LL (as the gals, I work with, from the 'hood' call me) Dear Bev,

Thanks for the words of encouragement to all us who dare to try something new. Personally, I was really hoping to find out sooner than later what it feels like to ride a wave (as one of the top 10 finalists of your inspiring women contest). Nonetheless, I still have it on the bucket list and maybe one day between all my volunteer work in supporting others I will find a way to make to Las Olas. I read a piece of your website every day in anticipation and I imagined what it would be like to be there floating on the blue-green warm waters. As some one who is also 44 and grew up with a fear of water and now knows how to swim after taking adult swimming lessons when I was 40, your dispelling the myths is very encouraging. I continue to rebuild my mind in confidence and body in strength after being a coach potato most of my life and then overcoming cancer every year even though I grow ‘older.’ I anticipate it will be a HUGE sense of accomplishment when I learn how to sense the ocean and guide the board among the spray. As someone who works with women every day (as an Integrative Health Coach and Trainer) around body issues, strengthening all the selves and creating a healthier lifestyle I understand how important words of encouragement are to all of us. Thank you for being a groundbreaker in the realm of strengthening women inside and out. Respectfully, LL (as the gals, I work with, from the ‘hood’ call me)

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]]> By: Sherrill http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/comment-page-1/#comment-18103 Sherrill Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:13:53 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=4238#comment-18103 I have enjoyed reading all of the comments. Each bringing a smile to my face. As a 45 yr. old woman, I too have felt that surfing was only for the young. Even though I have surfed before and loved it I don't get on the water that much. I do practice yoga and can see where the two can go hand in hand. I look forward to the day when I can join the surfari and take my place in the line-up. I have enjoyed reading all of the comments. Each bringing a smile to my face. As a 45 yr. old woman, I too have felt that surfing was only for the young. Even though I have surfed before and loved it I don’t get on the water that much. I do practice yoga and can see where the two can go hand in hand. I look forward to the day when I can join the surfari and take my place in the line-up.

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]]> By: Danielle Bostick http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/comment-page-1/#comment-14243 Danielle Bostick Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:37:44 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=4238#comment-14243 Great article! I love seeing the positive coverage and Las Olas Surf Camp is one of the funnest and coolest things I've ever done. It's super cool to think I've known you through snow and surf. Great article! I love seeing the positive coverage and Las Olas Surf Camp is one of the funnest and coolest things I’ve ever done. It’s super cool to think I’ve known you through snow and surf.

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]]> By: Fred Lenhoff http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/comment-page-1/#comment-14219 Fred Lenhoff Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:14:31 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=4238#comment-14219 You go, girls! As a 40-something dude with the surf bug, I hope my daughter (11) will be joining y'all soon... You go, girls! As a 40-something dude with the surf bug, I hope my daughter (11) will be joining y’all soon…

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]]> By: Meghan http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/comment-page-1/#comment-14028 Meghan Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:36:08 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=4238#comment-14028 Looks like the Baja Sur safari isn't happening this year. Went to the "Rates & Dates," then "Las Olas Summer," clicked on that & it took me back to the home page. Sorry to hear about that. Looks like Plan B then! Looks like the Baja Sur safari isn’t happening this year. Went to the “Rates & Dates,” then “Las Olas Summer,” clicked on that & it took me back to the home page.

Sorry to hear about that. Looks like Plan B then!

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]]> By: Tracey http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/comment-page-1/#comment-13785 Tracey Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:07:18 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=4238#comment-13785 I too took up surfing at age 44 after my 28-year old manny (male nanny) encouraged me to get out there. I took up yoga shortly thereafter and it has made a huge difference in my ability to get up on the board. Both yoga and surfing give me an inner peace like nothing else. And I wholeheartedly agree that it helps to have a woman instructor at some point. My first few lessons were with male instructors who, while helpful, didn't understand how my hips swiveled differently, etc. Just a few tricks from the lady instructors made a big difference. Get out in those waves and have fun! I too took up surfing at age 44 after my 28-year old manny (male nanny) encouraged me to get out there. I took up yoga shortly thereafter and it has made a huge difference in my ability to get up on the board. Both yoga and surfing give me an inner peace like nothing else. And I wholeheartedly agree that it helps to have a woman instructor at some point. My first few lessons were with male instructors who, while helpful, didn’t understand how my hips swiveled differently, etc. Just a few tricks from the lady instructors made a big difference. Get out in those waves and have fun!

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]]> By: Carol http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/comment-page-1/#comment-13783 Carol Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:15:42 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=4238#comment-13783 I started trying to surf at 50 and now I'm 55 and out there whenever I get to the ocean--a week at Christmas and in the summer. It's not easy. Yoga is key, but I do think you need some upper body strength. I learned at a regular men's surf camp from young guys who had no idea what it was like to learn to surf at my age. Girls didn't do sports where I grew up, so I've learned a lot about myself and overcoming fear from the waves. I love it when there are other middle-aged women out there in the line-up, so come on out! I started trying to surf at 50 and now I’m 55 and out there whenever I get to the ocean–a week at Christmas and in the summer. It’s not easy. Yoga is key, but I do think you need some upper body strength. I learned at a regular men’s surf camp from young guys who had no idea what it was like to learn to surf at my age. Girls didn’t do sports where I grew up, so I’ve learned a lot about myself and overcoming fear from the waves. I love it when there are other middle-aged women out there in the line-up, so come on out!

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]]> By: Marilyn http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/comment-page-1/#comment-13776 Marilyn Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:36:16 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=4238#comment-13776 Spending all of my summers at the Jersey shore since the age of 3 months I've always loved the water and the ocean. I started surfing at the ripe young age of 42 and was only sorry that I hadn't started as a child. I have my custom made mini longboard with a gorgeous C. Lassen dolphin screen print on in. It's a very personal, empowering thing, surfing. I've never felt more in touch with nature than when I"m suring (and riding my motorcycle which I also started at the age of 52!) Proof, it's never to late to discover and learn new things. Let your heart soar!! Spending all of my summers at the Jersey shore since the age of 3 months I’ve always loved the water and the ocean. I started surfing at the ripe young age of 42 and was only sorry that I hadn’t started as a child. I have my custom made mini longboard with a gorgeous C. Lassen dolphin screen print on in. It’s a very personal, empowering thing, surfing. I’ve never felt more in touch with nature than when I”m suring (and riding my motorcycle which I also started at the age of 52!) Proof, it’s never to late to discover and learn new things. Let your heart soar!!

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]]> By: Shel Downing http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/comment-page-1/#comment-13774 Shel Downing Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:02:03 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=4238#comment-13774 After 4 years of dreaming, I've booked my trip, paid for it, and bought my ticket. Zumba, yoga, working out with joy and vision. Aloha! Here I come! After 4 years of dreaming, I’ve booked my trip, paid for it, and bought my ticket. Zumba, yoga, working out with joy and vision. Aloha! Here I come!

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]]> By: Bev Sanders http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/02/12/get-fit-for-riding-the-waves/comment-page-1/#comment-13507 Bev Sanders Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:22:34 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=4238#comment-13507 Thanks to everyone for your very positive comments. Meghan, please contact our office at info@surflasolas.com for specifics about 2010 dates. We will keep you posted on our upcoming schedule. Thanks to everyone for your very positive comments.

Meghan, please contact our office at info@surflasolas.com for specifics about 2010 dates. We will keep you posted on our upcoming schedule.

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