In this episode of the SUPfm Podcast, we sit down with Larry Cain, Olympic gold medallist, renowned paddle coach, and co-founder of Paddle Monster, known for elevating paddlers at every level with world-class coaching and grounded technique.Join us as we discuss the mindset, mechanics, and methods that help intermediate SUP racers building on the foundations to unlock speed, endurance, and consistency.In this conversation, Larry shares elite-level insights made accessible, including:The two-phase paddle stroke, and why unloading is just as important as loadingHow to train your nervous system and cadence to sharpen power without losing connectionThe four pillars of high performance: technique, aerobic fitness, strength + power, and mental resilienceWe also dive into video analysis, interval structuring, and how to stay out of the overtraining trap, plus Larry’s advice on when it’s time to train in a gym—and when the jungle gym will do just fine.Whether you're a weekend racer hungry for results or a seasoned paddler looking to refine form and build speed, this episode offers world-class coaching wisdom from one of the sport’s most trusted voices.Get more from Larry at the new PaddleMonster websiteConnect with Larry on social media:Instagram - Larry Caine CanoeInstagram - Paddle MonsterPaddleMonster on YouTube Paddle Monster is a global community for paddlers training for fitness, competition, or both. They connect paddlers so they can meet up at events, share rides, buy, sell, or borrow gear, and support each other through weekly workouts, races, and paddle adventures. Members also get access to hundreds of exclusive videos and articles on technique, training, and strategy—plus challenges like our 100/100, starting July 9th.If you want more structure, you can add coaching, nutrition counseling, mental performance training, or 1-on-1 technique analysis from experts like Larry Cain, Travis Grant, Victoria Burgess, and Kirsty MacMillan. No matter who your coach is, it's a great place to train, learn, and connect. If you haven’t checked out Paddle Monster in a while, this is a completely new platform and website—it’s a huge upgrade.Join at: https://paddle-monster.mn.co/🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it.Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast on Instagram: @supfmpodcast AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP lifeBuild the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the waterOur comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10It's available here at
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