NOTE: Sept. 29, 2009 - John successfully completed his paddle along with his step-daughter. Several other paddlers kept them company for portions of the event.What to eat for sports performance is often a subject for endurance athletes, and now that the group of stand up paddle boarders that are paddling in distance events and races is growing like crazy, the science and art of nutrition is part of our sport. Beyond the talk of sport gels, liquids and bars there are other conversations about food that connect with our daily lives.
This particular connection between food and paddling came to us through an unexpected contact. Meredith Turner, the PR person for Farm Sanctuary sent us a note about John Merryfield and his goal to raise funds for Farm Sanctuary, a non-profit farm animal sanctuary. John is paddling the 72 mile circumferance of Lake Tahoe over a three day period to raise money for his cause.
Members of our Bend, Oregon stand up paddling group were in Tahoe, California last weekend for the Tahoe Nalu 7 mile stand up paddleboarding race, and we gained a new respect for the water size and conditions that can be present on Lake Tahoe.
____________________________________________________________
Here's what Meredith Turner has to say about John's endeavor:
On September 11, northern CA-based stand up paddler John Merryfield will commence a 72 mile, three day paddle around the circumference of Lake Tahoe to raise money and awareness for Farm Sanctuary , the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, to support their work to end cruelty to farm animals and promote compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy. This is a heroic feat of endurance for a wonderful cause. You can visit John’s personal fundraising page here: http://www.firstgiving.com/johnmerryfield
Meredith Turner
_____________________________________________________________
NOTE: Raising money for a favorite cause with a stand up paddle adventure sounds like a win-win. We'd love to hear about any other paddlers with stories about their SUP paddle/fundraising combos.
www.StandUpPaddleFlatwater.com
Thank you for buying your SUP gear from us, we appreciate your support.
Thanks for your interest in my circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe on an SUP to raise awareness for farm animals.
ReplyDeleteAs a vegan, the number one question I'm asked about my diet is, "where do you get your protein"? Its remarkable how little is known about foods, nutrition- how much protein we need, plant based proteins and the cruelty of animal based foods. Yes, I do get enough protein and it comes from a diverse, delicious plant based diet.
I may have met some of you recently at the Ta Hoe Nalu here in Tahoe. I extend an invitation to everyone to join me and paddle around Lake Tahoe starting Sept. 11th.
Thanks again. John Merryfield