Graham Marsden so I actually decided to email a skateboarding coach In the area to inquire about them teaching me to drop in. I've seen them at the park teaching kids before and thought I should do that and just never did.

Being older and fragile it's just not worth me breaking a wrist or leg and being out of work to learn. So I'm willing to pay some dude to basically come hold my hand till I get it down. Have a phone call with them tomorrow to discuss it.

Feel like if I can get the drop in learned the rest should be fairly easy. See how It goes...

Graham Marsden I can drop in on the bank. It's when I stand up on the coping and look down I just can't bring myself to do it. I fear breaking my arm or head or something.

Picture is good enough. I'll give it a go tomorrow if it's not raining here. I really just need to grow a pair and learn to drop in. Standing up there though it just scares me too much.

I'll give it a go.

Tyler Martinez same here. I think it has to do with having my toes pointed so much while paddling or something.

Bananas and water will also help with that.

Stay away from sports drinks like Gatorade though (that crap is poison!) Too many cancer causing agents in there now a days.

Tyler Martinez no worries. The main caused of muscle fatigue are dehydration, vitamin D deficiency (which being in the sun is likely NOT the issue) and build up of lactate in your muscles.

Hydration, eating fruits, and deep breathing will help to rid that lactic acid buildup.

If you plan on resting for a while and notice specific areas of soreness (calfs, shoulders etc) you can also foam roll (would look somewhat silly on the beach) but you can carry a golf balls or a few tennis balls taped together to help roll out some sore spots. I always have a golf ball with my cause my one Calf always cramps up while surfing.

Forgot to mention that you can also go to a vitamin supply store (GNC, vitamin shoppe, etc) and get some BCAA to add to water. Lots of weight lifters, gym rats, swear by it from interworkout recovery.

Hydrate! Water maybe add some liquid IV or even a tiny amount of salt. Salt helps with absorption (so I've been told).

Small snack: protein bars, trail mix, fresh fruit (something along those lines).Nothing too heavy especially if your plan is to surf again in a little.

Recovery breathing: Wim Hof breathing (plenty of youtube tutorials you can check out.)

If possible try to get out of sun for a little as that can be very draining.

As far as while being out back to recover I think breathing is gonna be your best bet there. Slow controlled breathing from the diaphragm (any marathon running will probably tell you this type of breathing is key to last the race.)

I do have a rowing machine. I don't use it as often as I used to though.

Sam HILL they are very nice. They just screw into your fin box. Hang them in your closet out of the way, or mine are hanging in my garage which has 9' ceilings so everything BUT my 9'3" Log hangs up there. Wetsuits, leashes, boards. Easiest way I've found to store them and save space.