GLP-1 Medications: The Side Effects Paddlers Need to Know, and How to Protect Yourself
Annely ThorstadPublished on: 14/10/2026
Nausea, muscle loss and weight regain: what GLP-1 medications can do to paddlers, and six steps to protect your strength.
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Paddler's Elbow: Why Rest Fails & What Works
Annely ThorstadPublished on: 23/09/2026
Tennis elbow from paddling keeps coming back? Coach Annely Thorstad explains why rest often fails and shares a 10-minute daily routine for the whole arm.
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Canoe Tripping Without the Next-Day Soreness
Annely ThorstadPublished on: 25/06/2026
Wilderness canoe trips shouldn't leave you wrecked. Mobility, fueling and recovery tips from a Boundary Waters-raised coach so you paddle and portage pain-free.
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Outrigger (OC) Paddler Mobility: Protect Your Reach and Rotation
Annely ThorstadPublished on: 25/06/2026
OC paddlers live and die by reach and rotation. A Waka Ama-certified coach's mobility guide to protect your catch, prevent injury, and paddle stronger for longer.
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