MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Christmas Lights Paddle

Saturday, December 19th marked Stand Up Fitness' first Christmas Lights Paddle. Paddlers strolled through downtown Saint Pete's magistic waterfront enjoying the sights and sounds of the Holiday season.

After their paddle, they were served warm donuts and hot chocolate! We hope to do this every year as it definetly put everyone in the Christmas spirit!

NEW YOLO PERFORMANCE GEAR

Holiday Lights Paddle

North Shore Beach
4:00 - 6:00p.m.
Saturday, December 18th

Join us for our Holiday Monthly Paddle! Check out the festive lights of downtown Saint Pete from the water! Whether you have your own board or need to rent one of ours, don’t miss this afternoon of paddle fun! This is not an instruction, just a fun way to socialize with neighbors and get in the Holiday Spirit! The cost is free to those who bring their own board, and just $25pp to rent a YOLO. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Call 727-902-4294 or email, brody@standupfitnessinc.com to RSVP.

More Pilgrim Paddle Photos!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/20715226@N03/

JOY TO THE WORLD - YOLO Holiday Sale is here!!!

Give the perfect give this holiday season - one that will last for years and years to come! Stand Up Fitness is excited to play Santa this year and help make your holidays extra special with the gift of a Stand Up Paddle Board! Whether you decide to put our YOLO Original, Express, Explorer or YAK under your tree this year, it will definetly be a Christmas to remember!

BRAND NEW YOLO BOARDS NOW - CHRISTMAS

12’ YOLO Original - $1495 NOW $1395!!

DEMO BOARDS ON SALE NOW

12’ Demo Boards ON SALE for $950

*Prices do not include paddle and leash

Inaugural Pilgrim Paddle Success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Stand Up Fitness’ Inaugural Pilgrim Paddle on Saturday, November 28th. Tampa Bay usually brings calm tranquil waters, ideal for conditions for a morning paddle and just what you want on race day. Saturday’s temperatures huddled around 56 degrees with 10-15mph winds and a light chop. Not exactly what we had in mind for this 2 person relay race, but we had a great crowd and some very excited paddlers. The Pilgrim Paddle proved that cold temperatures and brisk winds have nothing on a true race enthusiast.

The morning relay began with our Co-Ed Division and followed up with the Men and Women’s Divisions. We had about 34 paddlers compete, some in more than one division. We handed out hot coffee, warm donuts, great trophies and some awesome prizes – all in all a successful event!

Thank you especially to our sponsors for their support: Saint Petersburg Pediatrics, Modus Photography, Updegraff Vision, Kialoa Canoe Paddles LLC, H20 Audio, Creative Counseling of Saint Petersburg, Burrito Boarder, Compass Land & Title, Salon Vachon, Reno Beach Surf Shop, My Marketing Department, Kahuna Kai Paddle & Beach Shop, YOLO Board LLC, Outings & Adventures, The Denson Firm, Island Seafood Market & Bistro, Fox Massage Services and Loden & Fraze CPAS.

Race Results:
Men’s Division
1) Chase & Michael Kosterlitz 44:32:00
2) Tim Harrington & Bob Risner 45:18:00
3) Tyler Heston & Kyle Kosterlitz 45:46:00
4) David & Kevin Fowles 57:47:00
5) Andre Surovikin & Russell Fox 1:03:50
6) Richard Hughes & Bill Morice 1:17:00
7) Allen Jernigan & Steve Seibert 1:18:56

Women’s Division
1) Amy Murphy & Betsy Risner 53:06:00
2) Jessica Powell & Kim Hull 58:53:00
3) Kim Depasquale & Cheryl Baker 1:01:06
4) Devon Salter & Katherine Kleber 1:08:11
5) Tracy Graham & Kiley Mahaffey 1:08:53

Co-ed Divison
1) Bob & Betsy Risner 40:37:00
2) Wendy & Jock McCain 46:59:00
3) Ben Moon & Lindsey Cross 47:06:00
4) Tyler Heston & Jackie Skakel 50:26:00
5) Kyle Kosterlitz & Jennifer Sullivan 54:35:00

Stand Up Fitness Leads Ironman World Championship Swim

Stand Up Fitness was honored to lead the swim portion of the Ironman World Championship 70.3 on Saturday morning. Race organizers said more than 10,000 people turned out to watch the Ironman 70.3 series season-ending event, which drew more than 1,500 competitors from 57 countries.

Beach Clean Up & Paddle

Thanks to all who came out on Saturday to help keep our beaches clean! Stand Up Fitness provided the boards as paddlers took to the water cleaning up trash along the shore and beaches of Tampa Bay, focusing on Spa Beach, where our Inaugural Pilgrim Paddle will take place on the 28th. This was our first Beach Clean Up & Paddle and we hope to do many more in the future!

On the Radio!

http://www.30aradioshows.org/stand-up-paddle-boarding/november-5-2009-2/

Check out Brody Welte on 30 A Stand Up Paddle Radio promoting our upcoming Pilgrim Paddle on November 28th.

He's about 10:30 into the broadcast....

Stand Up Fitness on News Channel 8

Stand Up Fitness owner, Brody Welte, takes out local news anchorwoman Gayle Guyardo with News Channel 8. Check out the footage.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZrrEmPFiUo

Brody Welte, Entrepreneur of the Year!

The Chamber held its second annual Tomorrow Leaders Today Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 29th at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg. The luncheon honors top performing young professionals in seven categories: Business (250+employees), Business (250-employees), Non Profit, Minority Owned, Entrepreneur of the Year, Government Award and Young Professional of the Year.

"It is extremely important that our community can not only attract young professionals, but retain them. Our region is a better place because of the efforts of countless Young Professionals and today we were pleased to honor seven of them," says John T. Long, President & CEO of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

We are excited to announce Brody Welte, owner of Stand Up Fitness, won for Entreprenur of the Year. Congrats Brody!

Tampa Bay City Tour

Stand Up Fitness and Outings and Adventures had yet another fun event on Saturday, October 24th. Touring the Hillsborough River right through downtown Tampa, paddlers got a waterside view of some of Tampa's great landmarks. Stand Up Fitness is excited to add this exciting tour to their list of services - a truely unique experience!