Corky Carroll was the first American professional surfer, the first to make paid endorsements and a pioneer of our sport. What do you think of his advice?
I see guys missing really good days because they are sore and their body just hurts too much to give it another go. This is something I try to avoid as I hate missing good days. So, here is my little guide on how to keep an older surfing body in tune so you can surf as much as possible without pain.
1. Don’t let yourself get fat like I am because it makes it that much harder on yourself.
2. Pace yourself time-wise in the water to what you feel good with. Sometimes it is not so much how long you surf but more how hard you surf while you are out there. Know your threshold as far as endurance. It is when you push past it that your body really gets angry and you pay the price afterwards. When you start getting noodle-armed it’s time to go in.
3. It is super important to stay hydrated. Make sure you drink water or some sort of hydrating drink like Gatorade before you surf and have some on hand after you get out. Coffee, cokes, beer and all that stuff do not hydrate you, just the opposite.
4. I am a firm believer in massage and I think the older you get the more important it is to help your body come back from strenuous activity, like surfing. It also helps get your body ready for it, much like stretching and yoga.
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/body-744363-surf-water.html
