Its that time of year again, the start of the big wave season over in Oahu, Hawaii. As I type this I am sure many bodyboarders are on their way to that one particular stretch of coast line so famous for its heavy vibe, heavy waves and heavy crowds. Hawaii’s north shore continues to draw international professional riders of all shapes and sizes to fight for the peak or get lost in the masses...
Rarely you see the full extent of what goes on during these months, as the whole coast line turns on with many different crews surfing different spots, some with there own photographers/videographers. You may score the best wave of your life and return to shore never to see the photos or footage. So as a tribute to all of the hardcore, dedicated riders out there, who put their life on the line each year. Still to this day, not quite experiencing the media capturing your hard work. I have disclosed one of the widest, thickest backdoor barrels I miraculously scooped into one monster day out Pipeline 2010... No footage, no water photos, just a lucky sequence tagged from front on.
Be encouraged to give it your all and think, maybe one day, you could score that perfect photo……
I haven’t yet but I am still out there somewhere…….
Posted Monday 20th December 8:31pm
Fresh 2011 Neways sponsorship
All the talk of balanced nutrition and professional athleticism has pricked up some very influential ears.
The billion-dollar company “Neways international” is a network marketing company that stands at the forefront of product innovation. Committed to quality ingredients, extensive research, and unique formulas, Neways manufactures and distributes safe, effective, and innovative products that are a perfect blend of science and nature. They incorporate the very latest and most effective health and wellness, science and technology in all of their products. They formulate all of their own products, and most products are produced at their primary manufacturing facility in Salem, Utah.
“I am absolutely amazed they were excited to place me amongst some of the worlds elite athletes.”
Posted Friday 17th December 5:00pm
Best sequence of my life scores the cover of Vert Magazine. So stoked for the sweet vibes flowing from the euro scene. It’s been a wild year this year, you would think I would be depressed or something after having a heap of amazing photos flood into the magazines only to get discarded or sat on. Along with finding out “specific unnamed big shots” are out to destroy me in this sport.
This may hit a few nerves here but there just has to be a public awareness of the system we bodyboarders are in these days. For every one honest hard working champion out there, it seems there are two political heavy weights spreading lies, gossip and pretending like they can manipulate any man (bodyboarder) who dares to challenge the system. Reminds you of the movie Avatar where the main actor finds the “life” in living connected with the natural avatar way, and then he turns against his employers because he feels so much compassion for the people.
Coming face to face with these domineering, incredibly powerful, focused businessmen who discard him as a “cockroach who has lost his mind”, and has become a threat/obstacle in the way of their precious material…(money/power) or in the movie a specific mineral worth killing a whole community for.
Relating this concept in avatar to our present day sport we love, I would dare you to consider the hidden world behind all the pretty faces, who owns what, what drives who and seriously start questioning why its so hard to get across an untainted message to you, the people?
For the first time in my life I can openly share things/concepts on my heart that we desperately need to bring back into our industrialized sport we all love. Its not about money, its not about all consuming brand domination.
It’s not even about exposing the system that seems to manipulate its way every time…
It’s about building a better future…
And we all know how the movie ends…
Posted Wednesday 15th December 10:30pm
I’m not sure what assumptions have been made about my undercover operations over the last 6 months, however I am sure of what has been happening and that not a day has been wasted.
Everything from training the mind, body and bank account has been undertaken. The future is being painted, with some of the brightest colours I have experienced.
In order to see the ID concepts come to life, I need to make sure I myself am walking in tune with the same beat.
Though many challenges have come against me, they have all been conquered through faith.
It’s an amazing thought, to be strengthened at your weakest hour by simply focusing on the reward to come.……
There is so much that needs to change in our culture and sport. More then I could imagine.
“ You never climb a mountain by looking at the peak. So the journey continues, rough, sometimes ugly but real as the dirt on your feet.”
Posted Thursday 9th December 9:30pm
Its been a challenging month this november, i have attempted to grow a moustache that could blow away any day now. I've been forced to move out of my extremely well positioned house in mollymook due to holiday rentals wanting more $$. Helped a number of Local family's build houses, lose houses and move houses while absorbing a wealth of experience from each situation. I have established and completed the Campaign for ID boards, I have had the best photo of my life run as a double instead of a cover and score "best wave ridden 2010". Along with the daily training, dreaming and rehabilitation you could feel a sense of "lost in the noise".
However I haven't shared these things to draw attention to myself which seems to be the norm these days. I would like to suggest that we all have "full on", busy and demanding lives to some degree. If this is the case, there must be a way to stay centred, focused, balanced and effective through all of this.
Take some time to look back on your "MOvember" and find your strengths, your weaknesses and begin to sift through them all. Because if you don't do it now, chances are the christmas season is going to get a lot busier. As we reflect we Grow and who know's you might stumble upon a little present in the mail like this link i found today.
Glen Thurston FluidZone Profile
Check it out.
Posted Sunday 28th November 6:30pm
Whether you have just started to workout or you have been training for a long time, “Goal setting” is important. If you don’t set a benchmark for yourself, even with the smallest things, you have no way of gauging your success or progress.
Instead of being drawn into the normal way of measuring progress, saying things like “I lifted this much” or "I ran this far", etc. Try making small personal advancements. For example, if you perform 12 reps of an exercise, if you can get half a rep more next week, you are progressing. Keep those small baby steps and successes in consideration. Push yourself further, step-by-step, before you know it you have by passed your original long-term goals.
Remembering it’s your body you’re training, there’s no need to compare yourself to anyone else, “keep the balance”.
Posted Sunday 28th November 5:07pm
As bodyboarders of the future we need to have an awareness of what our internal balance is like in order to perform well for the years to come. Below is a quick insight into developing a healthy alkalised environment in the body...
Posted Thursday 18th November 9:22am
So you begin with the weather forecast, swell is running and winds are light, this is what embarks the initial urge to break away to the Deep South...
Posted Thursday 11th November 5:09pm
Training Basics (Full range of motion, stretching & rep speed)
So many people forget some of the basics when it comes to training and exercise. For us bodyboarders and other kinds of athletes weight training is great for strength and body balance but it’s important to remember a couple of things...
Posted wednesday 27th October 10:40am
Water-Nature's Thirst Quencher
Over half of your body is made up of water. It's in every cell and every tissue. Biological processes like circulation, digestion, absorption and excretion depend on water. It forms the foundation of blood and lymph, maintains hearty muscles and young-looking skin, lubricates joints and organs and regulates body temperature. You can't function without it...
Posted saturday 9th October 6:19pm
The last week has seen hours of research undertaken to develop numerous kinds of health awareness for my community and friends. Bearing fruit as I Created a Detox Juice stall at our local Milton festival. I’m still amazed at how poor our knowledge and effort have become in regard to two simple things like proper nutrition and hydration. Here is a “Thurston refined” Humanfit update to help you surf, train and survive longer at a higher level of performance...
Posted Monday 4th October 9:09pm
You currently hold a highly regarded position in movement magazine. With a history of Bodyboarding, starring on television and living a fairly blessed existence i would assume many young people would aspire to your achievements. What would you say to the upcoming generation who dream of one day being in a similar position?
First of all be smart, learn, read, stay abreast of the world and how it works. Continually work on your weaknesses and grow your knowledge. Dream, believe, achieve...
Posted Thursday 30th September 10:45pm
The notorious muscle cramp, spasm or tweak has crippled many of our sports best in the water, sometimes even preventing us from surfing again that day. I believe I have found part of the answer to this crippling problem. Combining proper Filtered water with a pinch of Naturally farmed Sea salt might just improve your life...
Posted Tuesday 28th September 10:10pm
How do you become a world changer?
Well I think it’s a one step at a time process over the span of your life.
However… something that has helped me so far is listening to key people who are living differently already and taking concepts/ideas onboard to think about for yourself. Letting go of the mindsets, ideals and lifestyles that are holding us back and applying new Idea’s from brilliant and radically different People.
After all you need to “Be the change you wish to see in the world”
Lets start of with eliminating the Fear factor with Brenden Newton… Short and powerful.
Glen: Lets be raw, how do you battle fear and what would you say to the rising generation all over the world who are battling fear these days?
Brendo: OK. Fear sucks. It robs us. Therefore I hate it. I fight it daily. I say I don’t fear… but that’s an attempt to stand tall against it… I fear a lot. A LOT.
I battle it with a wreckless and unstoppable trust in the lover of all souls – Jesus Christ. I don’t understand and I am scared, but He is whom I hope in, trust and wish for daily. That’s how I overcome fear.
I would say to the rising gen of today: ‘I dare you to trust without question, the one who loves you more than you know. You might just find an indescribable freedom. A freedom that your mates won’t understand, but you will live for.’
Posted Thursday 23rd September 10:39pm
Glen Thurston Episode 2 from Bumped Films is in the making officially with the first day in the water bearing some fruit.
Each session you will see me wearing the New Roman ID, which we have labelled the “Roman Battle Armour”.
We acknowledge the first episode was full of crazy big barrels and remote locations so were going to aim at an air show for the next episode.
Stay tuned for more updates on Episode 2 leading up to the release date early November.
Posted Wednesday 22nd September 11:15pm
Interval Training
Interval training is great for two reasons. The first is how incredible it is for cardio conditioning. Think about being in the water, paddling for a wave or scraping to get under one – you may be working extra hard, (this is an example of your high intensity). Now, think about when you are just casually paddling around to get into position, (this is an example of your low intensity).
These periods of fast and slow energy levels are excellent at varying your heart rate and building up your overall conditioning.
Outside of the line up, it's good to practice interval training by running sprints, then jogging, then walking. Set small goals; for example, run for “x” amount of seconds, walk for “x” amount of seconds, then jog for “x” amount of seconds. Each week you should be progressing and conditioning your body to push yourself further.
– You will notice your performance increase as you accomplish these conditioning goals.
The second reason interval training is so good, is because when you are constantly juggling your heart rate up and down, it burns fat at a significantly faster pace and for a long time after the workout!
Posted friday 10th September 7:32pm
There seems to be a snowball effect down here in the Small town of Ulladulla, steadily increasing in momentum as the awareness spreads of our need for real people to stand for something, and lend a hand to the many who seem less fortunate yet have the capacity to achieve their dreams lying dormant within.
As we exit winter I can see spring has bore fruit early. This article below is one of the many little things that seems to highlight the growing awareness for the need to see young people actively pursing their passions and helping others along the way.
Posted friday 3rd September 2:30pm
All winter posts:
The new Launch BP is a fresh attempt at generating consistent Small Films aimed at getting all of you amped to launch into the salty liquid.
Exciting times ahead as this first release goes out, Episode 1 showcases the winter journeys through South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria amongst the occasional swell here at home.
Unfortunately I am still recovering from a shoulder injury but the strength is beginning to flood back into those intricate ligaments. Lets hope the next one shows consistent improvement and inspires you even more.
LaunchBP.Ep1.a - Glen Thurston from Bumped Films on Vimeo.
Posted Tuesday 31st August 6:42pm
Posted Thursday 26th August 12:01pm
The past 4 days I have had the privilege of sharing some of my journey, vision and general thoughts on a few topics with Doc Lachlan from the riptide website.
You can find the completed interview on the riptide forum.
Click on this link to fly into the forum:
www.riptidemag.com.au/forum/..
You may find out more information regarding some un-answered questions, or just grab another snippet of insight into what has been going on. Feel free to give it a read and then drop your thoughts in my mailbox.
Posted Monday 23rd August 9:03am
Below are a couple of frames from a recent north coast expedition for your viewing pleasure. The trip was last minute and extremely challenging to get from my home on the south coast to the big city of surfers paradise.
After two 9 hour surfs my eyes were opened through experiencing the different lifestyles from such a diverse city all-converging together to get their tube fixations. Many awesome conversations later I was convinced the community vibe between friends and waves is something special everywhere in the world.
The footage from this trip I thought would be great for the “small beginnings” film clip however all the footage was deleted through a strange series of events and so it just proves how much we don’t have control over anything.
I hope you enjoy the few images, there will be more to come…
Posted Sunday 22nd August 8:20pm
Just had the handyman install a fresh new mailbox in the navigation menu. Feel free to leave some feedback, ask any questions or just say hello. Also some general home maintenance has been done, thanks to all the great feedback so far!
Posted Monday 16th August 9:01am
I am excited to release a new fitness regime in the human fit project section courtesy of Mike Simone.
Feel free to experiment with the new routines as they appear, they are designed to help you achieve a greater output in your physical world.
Last week was a very challenging one for me with this overall theme of “seeing correctly”. Which brings up the notion that you or I may see things, situations, circumstances or opportunities for example, incorrectly. This is a huge concept that I will not go into depth on but I think we can all agree that everyday we wake up and we make choices that have effects on people, these people then have effects on other people and so on.
My challenge is how can we live as bodyboarders, to see the world and all its many facets in way that leaves a positive effect on people which will then see those people have positive effects on everyone else.
Is it possible as bodyboarders to live in a way that we are seeing correctly, and what does that look like. A way to inspire the world not just to push boundaries but to be young people walking forward in that wreckless do whatever it takes passion we bodyboarders seem to cultivate. I believe that we can make a change in our culture and you and I are just as equipped as anyone to begin this.
As you get barrelled, go to work, go to school or hangout with your mates, have a think about what it really means to be different. Because as you look around you might begin to see correctly and realize everyone has potential, purpose and worth you may even decide to encourage your mate instead of tearing him down.
At the end of the day its not money, power and prestige that mean anything, it’s the people you share life with, and it’s the people that are important.
Posted Saturday 14th August 10:51pm
ID boards Short Film-Small Beginnings from Glen Thurston on Vimeo.
To celebrate the escalating 100,000 hits www.glenthurston.com.au has experienced in the first 7 days of venturing online, I am excited to release the short film clip entitled "Small beginnings”.
“Small beginnings” will be the introductory short film to birth the New Company ID boards Pty Ltd.
It showcases the process of what I believe is the beginning of a new kind of positive influence, one that will equip the next generation of young people with the tools they need to "create their own identity".
After 8 years of living, observing and experiencing the bodyboarding way of life, i've come to realise the importance of building into the younger generation. To influence them towards living with purpose and to wrestle for a life that counts.
This will involve hand selecting 5 young potentials from around the world and training them to have a positive impact on the world through bodyboarding.
Ask at your local core bodyboard shop for the New ID range coming this Christmas.
Posted Sunday 8th August 11:56pm
GT Chile from Glen Thurston on Vimeo.
Viva la Chile.
Hi everyone the following video has been edited in fluent spanish with the hope of inspiring the south american people towards surfing the best they can and spreading the good vibes.
I would like to encourage you all to remember how many other amazing people in the world love bodyboarding as much as we do!
Charge on.
GT
Posted Friday 3rd August 11:06pm
Welcome to My new online home.
After 6 years of growing up, I have finally developed a platform to provide high quality information, updates and visual media of all my travelling, shooting and documenting in the world. I believe greater fruit, inspiration and life will come from this visual world on your screen, the old methods I used to inspire you as a professional bodyboarder are still alive but I am embracing the change and ready for a bigger vision.
I am thrilled to announce a new season of online interaction where you will be able to read up on all the latest trips within days of it happening, journey with me as I embark across the globe in pursuit of the best and biggest waves I can find.
I hope to inspire, motivate and challenge you to live a life that counts.
Feel free to browse through the site, check out some of the projects I have been involved in and the history stored within the links of my virtual home.
This is the first official launch so please tread lightly through my lounge room, I will tidy up and build some new rooms as I get enough money for the extensions.
Keep your eyes peeled for a fresh pod cast getting delivered this weekend and find video updates as they appear on my blog or widescreen TV.
Please, make yourself at home.
Posted Friday 30th July 3:30pm
The age of the Roman Empire is back and stronger then ever.
It is my pleasure to release a new form of Agent eighteen suits, infused with my own personal colour preferences and constructed with unmatched dedication to detail.
The Roman battle armour is currently fending the bitter cold from my limbs with 4mm of Naked F3™ neoprene on my chest and back, 3mm of Naked F3 neoprene on my legs and arms, all sealed together with the latest S seal technology, creating the ultimate protection for full steam performance in the coldest conditions.
You will notice A new age of agents arising, embrace the revolution.
(and try to say that as fast you can 7 times)
Posted Friday 30th July 3:33pm