In this episode of Beyond the Stroke Podcast, Michael Carson chats with professional SUP athlete, Maddi Leblanc.

We talk about her recent triumph at the Canadian SUP Nationals where she won all three categories: sprint, technical, and long races, making her a two-time Canadian national champion. Maddie shares her experiences about managing the pressures of defending her titles, training regimen, and passion for stand-up paddle boarding. She emphasizes the importance of a balanced mindset, support from a coach, and personalized equipment.

Maddi shares her journey into the sport, starting from a chance encounter at a beach, and her efforts in creating 'Onboard' a fundraiser for cancer research. Maddie also highlights her new partnership with Flying Fish, the impact of cross-training, the significance of proper nutrition, and the challenges of maintaining financial stability in the sport. She aims to inspire more women to participate in competitive stand-up paddle boarding and shares her future plans in the sport.

Guest, Maddi Leblanc -
https://www.maddileblanc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/maddi3leblanc
https://www.facebook.com/maddi.leblanc.5
https://www.youtube.com/@maddileblanc9614/

Host, Michael Carson -
https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelCarson1
https://www.facebook.com/michaeljcarson
https://www.instagram.com/mikecarson.wmv/
https://www.carsonvideophoto.com