<p>In this conversation, April Denny shares her journey from growing up in Marin County, California, to becoming a PhD candidate focused on human movement and performance in surfing. She discusses her experiences as a lifeguard, her transition to studying kinesiology, and her research on elite female athletes as part of the Paddle to Podium project. </p> <p>April emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to training and the need for injury prevention in surfing. She also reflects on her time in Australia, working closely with athletes and coaches, and her aspirations for the future.</p> <p><a href="https://surfstrongfit.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Surf Strong Show </a></p> <p><a href="https://surfstrongfit.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/surfstrongfit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/gregory.finch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Facebook</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/april.may.8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">April on Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aprildenny_/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">April on Instagram</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Growing Up by the Ocean</p> <p>03:05 Transitioning to College Life</p> <p>06:01 Exploring Kinesiology and Lifeguarding</p> <p>08:55 Researching Big Wave Surfers</p> <p>11:07 Journey to Graduate Studies</p> <p>13:56 Lifeguarding at Ocean Beach</p> <p>16:49 Training and Team Dynamics</p> <p>19:50 Experiences at Kelly Slater&#39;s Wave Park</p> <p>22:20 The Unique Environment of Wave Parks</p> <p>27:10 The Dynamics of Surfing and Performance Improvement</p> <p>32:26 Research and Education in Surfing</p> <p>36:34 Navigating the PhD Journey</p> <p>43:05 Cultural Insights: Surfing in Australia</p> <p>48:11 Transitioning to a New Environment</p> <p>51:22 Embedded Research and Athlete Support</p> <p>55:19 Injury Prevention and Strength Training for Athletes</p> <p>57:32 Research Focus: Preparing Female Athletes for the Olympics</p> <p>01:01:23 Developing Effective Interventions for Skill Improvement</p> <p>01:05:00 Challenges in Training Surfers vs. Swimmers</p> <p>01:07:23 Key Findings on Stroke Dynamics and Injury Prevention</p> <p>01:13:53 Community and Future Directions in Research</p> <p>01:22:07 Podcast Outro.mp4</p> <p><br></p>