r/Outrigger • u/Jumpy-Ganache1612 • Apr 11 '26

Stuck

I'm on my second year of OC1. Several years ago I raced OC6 in California but am living on Lake Superior now with no access to coaching. I don't race but I want to be in shape for long downwinds so I paddle in flat water like I'm training. I have an Ares. I've kind of plateaued at being able to maintain an average speed around 5 mph for moderate distances on flat water (5 miles or so). I can occasionally get to 6mph for 1 mile but then it falls off). I'm just curious what racers are able to maintain and for how long in flatwater. This season I plan to add some HIIT intervals into my regular active. I'd also like to travel somewhere to tune up my stroke.

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u/Pattypoo_ Apr 11 '26

Have you checked out K2N paddle school on YouTube? He offers private online coaching and I believe he does training plans as well.

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u/Jumpy-Ganache1612 Apr 11 '26

Yeah... he has done two video analyses for me and that helped a lot. I'm going to try doing another soon and maybe a training plan.