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That post surf stoke glow. Such a fun session! (on Saturday) I haven’t had my longboard out in a while.
I stopped breast feeding a few weeks ago. (18months)
bye bye boobs. You were fun while you lasted.
I’ve been a flat chested gal all my life.
I really enjoyed having some curves for a while.
I really enjoyed breast feeding. And I was ready to stop. (He was not) And it was a long transition.
It feels good to have my full body autonomy back.
#surfhairdontcare #momathlete #surfglow
What are you Devoted to?
How does that show up in your life?
(Journal on this)
I’m willing to bet you have routines, habits, and rituals surrounding and supporting everything you are truly devoted to.
For me right now it’s my desire to live in Integrity.
Showing up as the Whole being
Athlete
Coach
Mother & Wife
So everyday I train, I work, I spend time with my family.
Even when I don’t want to.
Even when it’s really hard.
I never question Why
And I never abandon myself in the process.
Our devotions come from an internal desire for something. (Connection, purpose,…)
Our discipline comes from an external desire for something (results, recognition,…)
The masculine has goals he/she wants to achieve
The feminine has desires he/she longs to have met.
The OUTCOME can be the same either way.
It’s about the energy you feel in the process.
Knowing the two and being able to dance in between them as needed.
Does this make sense?
(I’m so keen to hear your feedback in the comments below)
One is not greater. One is not right or wrong.
I believe we need both.
For a long time I had only discipline to rely on. I had to keep my own fire lit.
And I was so close to burning out.
Now I know devotion, and though my plate is more full these days than it’s ever been, it’s like a never ending source of fuel to keep me stoked.
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I hope you enjoy my “thoughts that run through my head while I’m training” as much as I do
Stay #stoked,
Seychelle
#devotion #discipline #motivation #athletesjourney #momathlete #standuppaddle #supssesed #seychellesup #paddleboarding #sicsuplife #sicwomenofwatersports
📣Clinic Announcement! 📣 I will be holding a Stroke Technique Clinic in Sarasota, FL during the ICF SUP World Cup
When: Thursday October 12, 2023
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
What: Stroke Technique Clinic with Seychelle
Where: Nathan Benderson Park – Sarasota, FL
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the west coast of Florida. I’m excited to meet some new faces and see many I haven’t in a very long time.
I will be hosting a 2 hour stand up paddle clinic on land and on the water. We will go over paddle stroke technique and practice drills to improve your stroke efficiency, power, and speed. We will also discuss best practices and stroke adjustments to modify for and prevent injuries.
Bring all of your SUP stroke questions, your board, paddle, pfd, and water bottle.
This clinic is for all level paddlers from novice to advanced, though not for complete beginners.
You do not need to be participating in the ICF races to attend this clinic. (Though I might encourage you to😉)
Spaces are limited. Pre registration is required. Sign up today. 🔗 in bio.
About your Coach:
Seychelle is a world class paddle athlete and coach and founder of the SUP STROKE SCHOOL. She helps paddlers confidently improve their standup paddle technique to paddle faster, longer, and pain-free.
You can find more info on her training programs at seychellesup • com or by downloading the Seychelle SUP app on your device.
#standuppaddle #stroketechnique #paddlefaster #supsessed #successeverysession #seychellesup #supclinic #suplife #sicsuplife #paddleboarding #paddleboarder #supracer #icfsupworldcup
The 🐈s out the bag. 📣 I’m realizing I never announced that I decided I am going to Thailand in November for the ICF SUP World Championships.
Heading into 2023 I had plans of focusing solely on ultra distance events, 2 of which were 70 and 80 miles long that I completed in June of this year.
I’m not sure exactly what sparked the shift. I think it was simply the opportunity to travel with my family to a place we have never been and always wanted to go.
I decided that I would do just that, go just for fun, using the world championships as a catalyst for booking a trip of a lifetime.
And then I started training.
In July I shifted gears completely.
I started working with my coach @Larrycaincanoe again with the goal of seeing how well I could actually be paddling by November if I put my mind, body, and soul in to it.
I’m actually starting to tear up as I write this. (You know I get emotional) because the shift has been profound.
You also know (if you’ve been following along) that I’m not one for “comebacks” mostly because I have a hard time with using the word “back” to describe where I am going.
And I’m also in tears because I am terrifying the 💩 out of myself writing this. (That whole, it’s not real till you tell someone about it, and now I’m telling the world thing…)
I’m not the athlete that I was.
I’m not back where I was.
I’m not as fast, nor as strong, and my stamina is still not there yet.
No,
I’m even better.
My mindset, my heart, my purpose,
my Devotion, (and my technique) have reached new heights.
Paddling feels fucking great.
I have no idea how I’ll do against the best in the world. And I don’t care.
I’m reveling in how stoked I feel in this moment.
The journey. The process. The integrity and reciprocity I feel in Life, this sport, my business, my body, and the Divine.
7 weeks till we leave for Thailand – let’s fucking go!!!!
#athletesjourney #momathlete #stoked #integrity #devotion
#supsessed #successeverysession
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #seychellesup
Strength endurance sets 😳🥵🥴🫡😜I can’t believe how different training feels now that I track my cycle. Ladies it’s a game changer.
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I feel great. And I’m still doing less sets + shorter session = no problem finding motivation + my body still gets to move + I’m able to recover = gains without pains.
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*1:1 coaching for the ladies
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#successeverysession #trainlikeawoman #supsessed #supstrokeschool #paddlefaster #paddlelonger #paddlepainfree
#strengthendurance #periodized #cyclical #standuppaddle #paddleboarder #paddleboarding
Magical moments on the water. Grateful for these and so many more. Thank you for this perfect Life.
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Grateful for a long rest between some really hard pieces today. Got to sit and witness this celebration of Life, 🐬 style. 😉
I think perhaps it’s mating season..?🫣 No I wasn’t trying to interfere. I just happened to be resting as their forie swam by.
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#life #nature #wildlife #beauty #dolphins #dolphinsplay #standuppaddle #paddleboarding #sicsuplife #standuppaddleboard #thebestpartabouttraining @sicmaui
Wish you were here! 🤗☀️💛 Swipe 👉 for Ry’s first wave 🌊
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@sicmaui #standuppaddle #paddleboarding #familyfun @blackprojectsup #babyfirstpaddle #babysfirstwave #sicsuplife #suplife #supfun
Exciting News! @supconnect just announced the 14th Annual Supconnect Awards, celebrating a decade of honoring excellence in the stand-up paddle industry. 🙌
Thank you for putting this on and supporting the sport in the ways that you do every year @supconnect 🙏
It is an honor to once again receive this nomination.
Please take a moment to vote for your 2023 category favorites > Woman, Man, Grom, Gear, Brand, and Shop of the Year. Check out the full list of nominees in this year`s lineup! 🏆
#supconnect #SupconnectAwards
Voting Link in Bio ⬆️
Thank you so much!
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#paddleboarding #standuppaddle #SUP #paddleboard #paddleboarder #sicmaui #sicsuplife #supssesed #paddlelover #supadventures
#supcommunity
Women’s SUP & LOVE Retreat March 24-30th 2024 – Key Largo, FL – applications are open and spaces are going fast.
Send me a message if you’d like to claim one of them.
More info on the retreat can be found through the link in my bio.
Our week will go something like this 🤩🏄♀️🧘♀️🥗💦💪🏼🌴☀️🌈🌹✨🔥 🐬💃🏼🥹🫠🤗🥰💗💖💫
I can’t wait!
Love love love,
Seychelle
#seychellesupretreat #supandloveretreat #standuppaddle #paddleboarding #floridakeys #retreat #nature #wildlife #explore #adventure #sisterhood #unwind #selflove
Well that was sweet. Super fun vibes at the sprint races yesterday. Catching some of that double over big toe Hilton Head swell. Stoked to win all my heats. Here’s a reel I made of the final of the women’s heats.
This community is rad. I’m so grateful. We even have a friendly #battleofthebrands rivalry between Flying Fish , SIC , Black project and QB. We have fun with it. And it’s what makes this sport and these folks special.
@lowcountry_boil_paddle_battle @sicmaui @blackprojectsup @ksb56 @casey_lynn_mccullough @the.home.body
I was on my RS Both yesterday and today and used my #hydroflowx for the distance and my #hydrosprintx for the sprints.
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #supracing
Bittersweet, awesome, and all-the-feels kind of day at the @lowcountry_boil_paddle_battle.
Bitter because I’ve been training hard and I finally feel like I’m ready to be giving it my all and competing with the best again. I’ve been measuring my progress against Kim all year, who is definitely and most impressively at the top of her game this year.
And I wanted this one.
And sweet because I proved to myself that I AM ready. I’m right there. And even though that was the hardest I’ve pushed in a long time and possibly ever, (because I’m definitely still making progress and not quite ‘back’ to where I was in 2019) I didn’t give up.
I dug deep the entire race to stay with her, even when every overheated daemon in my head told me I couldn’t hang on any longer, I never settled.
And that felt GOOOOOOD.
I didn’t win the race, but I won several battles in my head along the way. And that’s what makes you stronger.
It was super close and came down to a sprint finish. 🩵🤯🥴😵💫🫠🤮I literally died on my board as I crossed the finish line. Videos of the start and finish are on my stories. I’ll try to find some more photos of the race to post.
Today we have some fun sprint races at the beach.
Then a long drive home to my boys who I miss so much.
This is my first trip solo as a mom.
So stoked for all of these women and everyone who paddled today. It was such a great turn out for this event and I’m stoked to see the sport doing so well and growing again!
If you’ve read this far, thank you for being a fan. This journey is incredible and I’m stoked to share it with you. I feel your support and I’m so grateful for it. 🩵🙏🏼💪🏼🤙🏼
~Seychelle
#athletesjourney #standuppaddle #sicmaui #sicsuplife #paddlebattle #supsessed #seychellesup #stoked #grateful #allthefeels
South Carolina here I come! Who wants me to do a talk story on loading boards? Comment below ⬇️
Can you spot my little helper?
#readytogo #lockedandloaded #letsgo
@lowcountry_boil_paddle_battle @sicmaui
#standuppaddle #supracer #paddleboarding #seychellesup #supsessed #sicsuplife
Take your paddling to the next level!
Stop paddling without a plan.
SUP STROKE SCHOOL is staring today!
Sign up right now. (Don`t be late for your first class)
🚣🏼♀️Improve paddle skills and stroke technique.
🏃🏼♀️Improve paddling efficiency, speed, and stamina
🐬Use proper body mechanics for power and injury prevention
💥Modify your stroke for past injuries
💫Maintain longevity in this sport.
🏄🏽♂️Gain confidence and motivation
🌊Make improvements with every session
🔥Feel really good about the way you train
On the fence? Afraid to take the leap? Scared you`re not ready? Is it worth it?
Pricing, timing, or other objection concerns…?
I`m posting more info and testimonial videos in my stories today that will help answer your questions.
Or just click the link in my bio for all the details.
And as always, reach out if you have more.
We want out with us!!!
Let`s go!
So #stoked!
Seychelle
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #seychellesup
Don`t take it from me. Listen to what others are saying.
SUP STROKE SCHOOL starts this week and we want you with us!
On the fence? Afraid to take the leap? Scared you`re not ready? Is the investment worth it?
I`ll post the video versions of these testimonials in my stories. Go check them out. So worth a listen.
If these results are what you are looking for, Comment #TEAMSSS below and I`ll send you the link
~Seychelle
Paddle Faster, Longer, and Pain-free
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #seychellesup
You got SO excited for the opportunity to change your stroke technique and reach new heights as a paddler… and then you got cold feet when it came time to purchase.
These people didn`t. And they couldn`t be happier with their decision.
This course will change your life on the water.
Don`t just take it from me.
SUP STROKE SCHOOL starts this week and we want you with us!
Ready to join? Comment #TEAMSSS below and I`ll send you the link
Let`s go!
~Seychelle
Paddle Faster, Longer, and Pain-free
#supstrokeschool
Link is in my bio with all the details.
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #seychellesup
Don`t take it from me. Listen to what others are saying.
SUP STROKE SCHOOL starts this week and we want you with us!
On the fence? Afraid to take the leap? Scared you`re not ready? Is the investment worth it?
I`ll post the long version of these testimonials in my stories. Go check them out. So worth a listen.
Ready to join? Click the link and
Let`s go!
~Seychelle
You can also comment or Dm and I`ll answer any questions. 🙌🏻🤙🏻🏄🏽♂️💪🏻
Paddle Faster, Longer, and Pain-free
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #seychellesup
I want to share something personal with you. Sometimes people assume that because I`m among the best at what I do, that it all came naturally to me or that I`ve been doing it forever.
But that`s far from the truth.
Once upon a time, I was just like you. (or closer than you think) When I started paddling, I was fresh off a divorce, working three jobs to make ends meet, and had no clue about paddling. Paddleboarding entered my life when I needed it most, motivating me to become the person I am today—breaking records and winning a world championship.
But it was far from a smooth transformation.
As I mentioned in my last post, I faced a lot of common challenges along the way. I didn`t have much time or resources, but I did have an unshakable determination to figure it out, learn, and improve. I sought out coaches and received invaluable help. It was the best investment I made in myself.
Now, I`ve honed my skills in helping other paddlers overcome these very obstacles.
And you don`t need to aspire to world records or championships to benefit from what I have to offer.
Titles aren`t why I paddle.
I do it because it feels incredible. I`m passionate about the process. And I want the same for you!
That`s it.
And that`s why I`ve created the SUP STROKE SCHOOL—an 8-week SUP technique online coaching program.
🌊 Improve your standup paddle stroke.
🏄♂️ Gain Confidence.
🚣♀️ Paddle faster, longer, and pain-free.
Are you ready to embark on this journey with me?
Click the link in my bio to learn more.
Let`s do this!
One stroke at a time,
Seychelle
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #seychellesup
Let us know in the comments below!
And tell me if any of this sounds familiar:
You love paddling and can’t get enough of the feeling of being on the water.
You were progressing nicely and started competing in races, or thinking about going to your first race, and then….
… What happened?
You hit a plateau. Your schedule changed, the time changed, the weather changed, the moon changed, something changed…right?
You just can’t seem to get any faster.
You can’t keep up with your friends/training group, or perhaps you don’t have anyone to train with at all.
You’re not even sure what you’re doing wrong.
(And let`s not even start talking about pivot turns…)
You want coaching, but there’s no one in your area offering it.
You want to paddle and train more consistently for results, but you don’t know how or you don’t have the time.
It is easier to get in land-based workouts, but you’re also not sure what translates best to improving your paddling.
Or my favorite one, your back, (neck, shoulder, elbow, etc) is bothering you so you’ve backed off, but it won`t go away and it’s driving you crazy! (oh I know this one well!)
I know all of these well. Because at one point or another I am describing my journey as well.
The exciting thing is, I can help! I`ve become really good helping paddlers to overcome these hurdles.
I have created an 8 week SUP technique online coaching program
SUP STROKE SCHOOL
🚣♀️ Improve your standup paddle stroke.
🏄♀️ Gain Confidence.
🏞️ Paddle faster, longer, and pain-free.
Classes start September 7th and we want you with us!
Link in bio for all the details
Obsessed with progress,
Seychelle
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #seychellesup
Wondering how you can improve as a paddler without having loads of time to train?
The doors to SUP STROKE SCHOOL are officially open!
🏃🏼♀️Improve your standup paddle stroke
🧜🏽 Gain confidence
🚣🏼♀️ Paddle Faster, Longer, and Pain-free !
Classes start September 7th and we would love to give you with us!
Don`t wait. Spaces are already filling.
Link is in my bio!
#Stoked,
Seychelle
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #supstroke #seychellesup
Struggling with your stroke technique? Can`t seem to get any faster? Nagging pains from paddling? 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼🙋🏻♂️
Stop paddling without a plan to see results!
SUP STROKE SCHOOL is back in session! Enrollments are now open. Join today and get immediate access to the program. Start paddling better on your very next session!
Weekly Classes start in September.
Comment #fixmystroke🙋🏼🙋🏼♀️🙋🏻♂️ and I`ll send you the link!
#stoked,
~Seychelle
Paddle Faster, Longer, and Pain-free
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #seychellesup
Special delivery!!! Oh my gosh I can`t believe almost 60 people have already added their names to the waitlist for SUP STROKE SCHOOL!
This session of stroke school is going to be incredible!
As a special thank you to those of you who are just as eager as I am to get this party, 😮💨 I mean … schooling 🤓started, I am sending out early enrollment emails to everyone on the waitlist TOMORROW!
Doors will officially open on 9/1.
Classes start 9/7.
Ensure you will get a space and get a head start on the course material by adding your name to the list. Link is in my bio.
I can`t wait!
#stoked,
~Seychelle
Paddle Faster, Longer, and Pain-free
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #supstroke #seychellesup
Looking forward to more time on the water this fall? Me too! I`ve heard it said by most, the fall is their favorite time of the year to paddle. Temperatures are cooling down, life is slowing down, and there is still plenty of daylight to enjoy sunrises like this one.
Such a gorgeous morning on the Indian River today. My workout didn`t go so great, but the wildlife made up for all of it.
Looking for a way to stay more consistent, stay motivated and accountable for getting out on the water for a paddle more often?
And to get the most out of the limited time that you do have?
There`s a way to make progress every session.
SUP STROKE SCHOOL starts again this September
Enrollments are opening at the end of the week. In the meantime I have started a waitlist for those of you who want to be the first to receive all the details and ensure yourself a space in the class.
Link is in my bio
I can`t wait!!!!!
Sunrises and stoke,
~Seychelle
Paddle Faster, Longer, and Pain-free
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#sunrisesandstoke #wildlife #dolphins #indianriver
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #supstroke #seychellesup
Me and my invisible training partner got your attention?
Great! Because I AM up to something super rad!
I will be running another edition of SUP STROKE SCHOOL starting in September.
SSS is my online stroke technique coaching program.
Enrollments won`t open until next week so I`ve created a waiting list for you to join and be the first to receive all the details and ensure a space.
Link is in my bio.
but seriously Seychelle, what are you up to in this video???
Oh wouldn`t you like to know…
Stay curious my friends.
~Seychelle
Paddle Faster, Longer, and Pain-free
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #supstroke #seychellesup
@sicmaui @blackprojectsup
So many exciting things are happening right now that I can`t wait any longer to share with you!!!
SUP STROKE SCHOOL is back in session!
Classes start September 7th
Enrollments won`t open until next week so I`ve created a waiting list for those of you who want to be the first to receive all the details.
Link is in my bio
(along with a couple of those spoiler alerts)
#Stoked,
~Seychelle
Paddle Faster, Longer, and Pain-free
#supstrokeschool
#successeverysession #supsessed
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #stroketechnique #supstroke #seychellesup #coachseychelle
Try this variation – the dancing deadlift 😜
#werkoutreel #deadlift #dadip
Yes I`m lifting in my undies.
Yes I`m listening to Freak Nasty
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Some thoughts I`ve been sitting on since the @seventy48.
This is an event that takes months to prepare for and yet, as you may well have noticed, I didn`t share much about it in the lead up.
Not until the day before the race. When I reached out for strength, prayers, and asking you to follow my tracker.
And I`ll tell you why that is.
I didn`t tell you I was training or preparing for this race because I was scared.
I wasn`t sure I could/would/wanted to go through with it.
I wasn`t sure I could complete the distance. It had been so long since I raced an ultra.
I held some doubt.
"Am I still that woman who can do this?
So much has changed."
I didn`t tell you because I wanted the excuse out.
"If no one (apart from my unconditionally loving family) knows that I am signed up, then no one will know that I dropped out, quit, didn`t make it or didn`t even show up."…
When it came down to it, I had no excuses.
I was fully prepared physically and logistically, (because I did prepare for months for this event) and even mentally I was ready for the challenge. I just needed my heart (and my ego) on board.
So I made a post.
I remembered that if I knew you were watching, cheering, supporting me, I would really show up for it.
I needed accountability.
Thank you Instagram, where you can literally tell the whole world what you are up to. (Well that`s what it feels like)
And thank YOU those of you who rallied, sent messages, comments, and Love.
We are not meant to go through life alone.
In fact we are much stronger together and when we feel supported.
Community gives us strength, courage, accountability, and purpose.
I guess the point of this ramble is that the next time you are wavering, and you need a little or a big push, make sure there are others that know what you are working for.
That know what your goals and dreams are.
That are checking in on you consistently.
Family, friends, coaches, or all of the above. (and everyone on Instagram 😜)
It helps.
So sincerely grateful,
Seychelle
#seventy48 #accountability #strongertogether #communityforthewin #standuppaddle #paddleboarding #seychellesup
Everything about this is a Yes! 😍 Little dude is having a big adventure on the Tao surf in our backyard.
I had the board out for some demoing in a recent @sicmaui talk story.
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #paddleboard #16months #babyonboard
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You know that feeling when you put someone up on a pedestal, and then when you actually meet them in person It`s a totally different experience.
I`ve done this recently.
I`m sure people often have this experience of me.
When you realize they`re a real person with awkwardness and wierdness and flaws just like you.
How often do we project on to others who we think they are based off a small glimpse of their reality.
Often a carefully selected and creatively crafted glimpse.
We think we know people.
We may very well know true and current things about them, but very few people do you really know. Like full-picture know.
Even when you do meet in person. It`s still a small glimpse.
For example I def have an outgoing, energetic, "teaching persona" when I host clinics and events. Yet when I`m home I never want to leave the house. (And rarely do unless it`s to the beach)
Online I do my best to motivate, educate, inspire, when in reality most days I do my fair share of searching for motivation and inspiration to get things (like training) done.
Just a reminder next time you are judging or comparing yourself to someone, in person or online.
A reminder for the next time you meet that person you have fanned over on social for the last 5 years.
While it may be flattering to be placed on a pedestal,
it creates way more connection when you view someone as a real, whole person, who has their fair share of flaws, idiosyncrasies, and challenges just like you.
Be a fan, absolutely. And take care of how you may be projecting if that person is someone you truly want to make a connection with.
And isn`t connection something we are all craving more of?
Enjoy the wipeout carousel.
Love and humility,
Seychelle
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #supfail #supfun #seychellesup #pedestal #projection #connection #humility #bracing 📷: @olapicreative
Some thoughts on training and racing with a period.
A huge part of womens sports that`s not often talked about.
I`ve been getting questions and comments since I started talking about how my hormone cycle effects my training and racing.
It seems women definitely want more.
Until a few years ago I was just like most women.
For years my period came irregularly,
then for years I was using an IUD.
And although my training, racing, (and every aspect of my life) was deeply effected by my monthly cycle, I didn`t know much about it at all.
And I never tracked my cycle.
I basically associated bleeding with 1 thing, lack of pregnancy, and considered it a nuisance when it came otherwise.
Woah. 😳 Was I missing the picture entirely.
In the last few years I`ve dove deep into educating myself on womens health and hormones, and our cyclical nature.
There is SO MUCH more to the menstrual cycle than just a period.
And when you learn to track yours, (without the interference of hormone contraception and IUDs,)
you learn how to live, work, train, fuel, and recover in whole new ways.
Even if you are past your bleeding years, tapping in to your cyclical nature, knowing and living by your cycle, syncing your training to your cycle,
It`s a complete game changer.
I have experienced this and my female coaching clients experience it as well.
Okay what I actually wanted to write this post about 👉🏻👉🏻 👉🏻
As athletes we often only associate our cycles with our periods and the negative effects we feel when it comes to performance.
And the truth is, every phase of the menstrual cycle has its different benefits from the hormone shifts we experience.
And we can use this to optimize the way we train, fuel, recover, make progress, feel about ourselves, and show up on race day.
Rather than what I see most often in women, which is quite the opposite.
Okay thats my thoughts, for now.
I`ll continue to share these parts of my journey with you as there so much more to unpack here.
Love and sincerity,
Seychelle
📷: @olapicreative #femaleathlete #athletesjourney #womeninsports #menstrualcycle #cyclicalnature #selfknowledge #empowered
Anyone else?
Once committed to a sweat fest, I actually love the feeling.
#floridasummer #sweatfest #hotinhere #feelssogood #sweatmakeitwet
Morning rituals that feel soooo good. Bring me back to love and gratitude. Fill my cup. Connect me to Life, to mySelf, to Spirit.
These are just a couple of my favorites.
What are some of yours?
Let us know in the comments.
#blessed #grateful #beautifulmorning #morningrituals #morningroutine #rituals #dropin #divein
Beautiful morning on the water.
I wanted to shoot some videos to analyze for myself this morning but the sunrise and slow mo setting on the camera had different ideas. 🌞🌊✨
(I just finished writing a wonderful and insightful caption about coaching and paddling and just before I went to hit share, it disappeared!! here`s a not as awesome second try. )
In analyzing my most recent races Ive noticed that my technique is going to sh*t when I get tired or am trying too hard.
Taking some of my own coaching and advice (the kind we need to take most often)
Don`t sacrifice form for intensity.
Actually I think these words originally came from my coach @larrycaincanoe.
It`s something most of us do. And there`s definitely wiggle room in there for technique to take on different forms with different intensities.
I like analyzing my stroke at different intensities.
One of the reasons I am a good coach is because I make the same mistakes as you do. and I`m always learning how to be better.
I love the process.
@sicmaui #rs
@blackprojectsup #sprintxtidal
#standuppaddle #paddleboarding #sup #stroketechnique #seychellesup
