03/28/2023
Benefits of SUP for Runners
SUP Develops Stability
It stands to reason that anything that requires you to balance on a board on the water is going to help you develop core strength and some finely honed balancing skills. Don’t be put off if the standing part doesn’t come immediately. There are those who can’t stand up for a while when they first get a board, instead feeling more comfortable kneeling. I give a tour 2 times a day 6 days a week so I had to learn fast.
Now it's not that hard. You have to gingerly pull yourself up on to your feet and then hope that you don’t bump a bank or get caught in a bit of a ripple. Anytime I find myself approaching a bank, I sink back down again and wait for the thud. I am getting better though. It takes balance to stand up right (which is why paddle boarding as cross training is an excellent choice). You have to plant your feet at a certain width and use your core to stabilise you on the board. Once up on my feet, I can confidently paddle for a couple of miles.
