I just returned from OluKai Premium Footwear’s 3rd Annual Ho’olaule’a Stand Up Paddle Board and OC1 Races that were held May 14-15, 2011. OluKai invited me as their special guest and Athleta Ambassador, to experience the event for myself and participate in one of the paddling events. The Ho’olaule’a is a two-day ocean festival celebrating [...]
Stand Up Paddle Yoga
May 5, 2011 By 27 Comments
The sport of Stand Up Paddling (SUP) has really taken off. It seems everyone these days is enjoying, or would like to experience, the feeling of “walking on water.” I just finished reading Suzie Cooney’s enlightening and informative blog on SUP, my boyfriend Adam Kelinson (author of The Athlete’s Plate – Real Food for High [...]
If You Never Did, You Should
March 4, 2011 By 16 Comments
“If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good.” ~Dr Seuss Happy birthday to Dr. Seuss (born March 2, 1904) and what a fantastic message to us all. As I prepare for our women’s Yoga and SUP retreat with my friend Gina Bradley (founder of Paddle Diva) here in Rincon, [...]
Stand Up Paddle Surfer to Racer
March 1, 2011 By 5 Comments
Hawaii is my favorite place in the world, and those of you who have been able to experience true “aloha” spirit know why I love it so much. My husband and I enjoyed traveling there to surf before we had our two boys. Our last trip was when I was five months pregnant with our [...]
SUP into the New Year
December 16, 2010 By 5 Comments
by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athlete | Aloha Athleta Chi readers returning and new. If you’ve followed me this year, you’ve noticed that yes, I am a huge fan and contributor to the sport of stand up paddling (SUP). Approaching the New Year, I know some of you are looking forward to learning new things and making new goals…
Introducing Judy Coates, Siren SUP Ambassador
September 29, 2010 By 11 Comments
This past summer Judy Coates swept a field of over 600 entrants in the Athleta and Siren SUP contest to win a Siren Sojourn stand up board and paddle. In her entry, Judy told us of her dedication to fitness, her first SUP experience and how, at 74 years old, she’s proof that SUP isn’t about age — it’s about attitude…
Stand Up and “Sweep” Your Way to Better Health
August 20, 2010 By 36 Comments
by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athlete | Well, by the overwhelming response and stories I read as one of the judges for the most recent ATHLETA and SIREN SUP contest, one can say that any age, any person can “sweep” their way to better health, just about anywhere there is water. People all across the world are “sweeping” their way to better health and having more fun than they ever imagined. “Sweeping” is a slang term used to describe the sport that is going viral faster than any social networking media and changing the world of sports on any body of water…
Opening Up with the Stand Up Paddle Open
August 9, 2010 By 4 Comments
by Tara Krolczyk, Featured Athlete | It was one of those balmy, calm, Minnesota, end-of-July mornings. By daybreak the thermometer was well on its way to a goal of 90, and the air conditioner was starting to purr like a kitten, begging most of the state to stay indoors. A perfect day to head outdoors for our first LakeSUP.com Stand Up Paddle Open…
And the SUP Contest Winner Is… (Plus a Bonus)
July 26, 2010 By 16 Comments
Thanks to all who entered our contest to Win a Siren Stand Up Paddle Board. Judges Kristy, Amanda, Suzie, and Megan put their hearts into considering each entry, and input from the Athleta Chi community — who stopped by to highlight their favorites with a “thumbs-up” — was a huge help. After thoughtful deliberation, we’re thrilled to announce the winner…
Win a Siren Stand Up Paddle Board!
July 2, 2010 By
With summer is in full swing, the best way to fight the heat is to get in the water. You’ve seen our catalogs and chi articles touting stand up paddle as a great way to build your core strength and balance in the hot months (and you probably already know how much fun it is). So when Siren co-founder Kristy Murphy (2005 Women’s World Longboard Champion, surf instructor and stand up paddle enthusiast) called us to offer a Siren board and paddle for one lucky Athleta customer, we put together a contest for you…
