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Ask the Paddlers…
Q: Why do you like to paddle? Genny: Because it is fun and exciting. Paddling is a team effort, so it's not just one person who wins the race, it's the whole team working together to accomplish the same goal. This gives the sport a different challenge. It's also great exercise and helps me focus on my health. Q:
How do you mentally prepare for competition? Genny: Relax the night before the race. This will help prepare me for the race because I know I will be using a lot of energy that day. Q: What
do you eat before a workout or to refuel afterward? Genny: I try to eat at least two hours before I workout or race. This gives it enough time for the food to digest. I don't eat very heavy before a workout or race but afterwards is when I eat a well balance diet. I also drink plenty of water to keep hydrated. Q:
How do you control your weight without compromising your nutrition? Genny: To control my weight I eat a well balance diet. I also make sure I do enough cardio workout to burn the calories I consume. Q:
What kind of training do you do in the off-season that helps your paddling? Genny: I go to the gym 3-4 times a week. Q: How do you keep your lats and shoulders from getting tired? Genny: My shoulders and lats still get tired from time to time during practice. I also lift weights to build my muscles so they are more conditioned. This helps so they don't get as tired while paddling. Q: What kind of training do you do in the off-season that helps your
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How to you balance an over-demanding schedule? Genny: When something is a part of your life you make time for it. So paddling is a part of my life. Q: Do you think that good paddlers are born or made? Genny: Good paddlers are made. It takes a lot of time and practice to become a good paddler. You also need to listen and take constructive criticism. Q:
Do you have any advice for new paddlers? Genny: It's a fun sport !! Come out and try it, you will love it. |
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Genny
is our interviewee for May 2003. She paddles in seats one, two, eight, and nine.