April Zilg
Three-time stand-up paddleboard world champion and certified instructor (American Canoe Association and World Paddle Association) who coaches paddle-sport athletes and applies science-based training methods.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 58min
From Couch Potato to World Champion: April Zilg on Coaching and What Makes a Great Paddle Athlete — Season 7 Ep 8
April Zilg, three-time SUP world champion and certified instructor, talks technique-focused, science-based coaching and her rise from unathletic beginnings. She covers paddle-racing disciplines, using TrainingPeaks and HR/TSS, the coming wave of on-water power meters, pacing and nutrition strategies, and dry-land work to prevent imbalances.
