3 Wave Wednesday
Your midweek boost of surf strength, stoke, and stuff worth sharing
🌊 WAVE 1 – This One Flipped a Switch 🔄
I always thought bigger lungs were the answer… until I learned the real limiter is how my body reacts to rising CO₂. That panicky edge? It’s carbon-dioxide sensors firing, not a lack of oxygen.
Once I trained myself to stay calm in that “edge zone,” everything shifted: longer hold-downs, faster post-wipeout recovery, and way more confidence. 🧘♂️
Your turn: How do you handle those moments when your breath is pushed to the brink? Hit reply—curious to hear your experience.
(Need guidance? Just reply “Breathe” and I’ll send you my favorite CO₂-tolerance drill.)
📚 WAVE 2 – Historical Grit on the High Seas
Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage – Alfred Lansing
The definitive account of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 Antarctic expedition reads like a masterclass in perseverance. Trapped in pack ice, their ship crushed, Shackleton led all 28 crew through 22 months of freezing storms, open-boat crossings, and near-starvation—without losing a single life.
Why it matters for us: the ocean rewards focus and remaining calm under pressure. Lansing’s vivid storytelling reminds us that composure, preparation, and relentless optimism can turn impossible odds into an epic comeback—whether you’re navigating ice floes or a heavy winter swell.
Check it out
💬 WAVE 3 – I Want to Age Like Sea Glass
“I want to age like sea glass—smoothed by tides, not broken.
…ride the waves, go with the flow, feel the impact of the surging tides rolling in and out.”
— Bernadette Noll
Let every session polish, not punish. Here’s to becoming surf-seasoned, not surf-worn.
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Greg Finch
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