On the Road - Destination Lake Tahoe....

I started off on my journey up to Lake Tahoe to compete in the 2011 Tahoe Nalu Paddle Festival with the sun coming up over the Mojave desert.

US 395 follows the valleys along the eastern edge of the Sierra.

Three Plus breaks up the monotony of the long drive.

Heading out of the desert and up into the mountains. US 395 traverses the entire length of the Owens Valley.

The highway finally passes Mono Lake.

Mono Lake and Me!

The East Walker River.

Nevada - Topaz Lake is where US 395 leaves California.

The east shore of Lake Tahoe.

After driving all day, I was finally heading down the west shore when I got this crazy idea to run to the top of Eagle Rock. Take a look at the video....Ouch! But hey, anyone who as ever taken the short hike to the top of Eagle Rock....so worth it. The views are spectacular!

I continued down the west shore with the moon rising over the lake.....final destination my friends house in Homewood.

Welcome to the KINeSYS Team!

I am excited to represent Kinesys and to use their products. I spend alot of time in the sun and on the water Kinesys is a perfect fit for Stand Up Paddling. Thank You and I look forward to working with you guys in the future!

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Indo Board as a perfect training tool for strengthening you weaknesses and improving core strength

Congratulations! After reviewing your profile, resume and results you have qualified to represent Indo Board Balance Trainers for the upcoming season as a Sponsored Athlete.

Woo-Hoo! Another sponsor, I am full on into this! I am just one more step closer to my dream and goal of bringing awareness to others that exercise and a healthy diet will help to manage their diabetes.

The Indo Board Goal

The Indo Board goal is to introduce a FUN and CHALLENGING way to exercise the bodies balance control systems. Even though balance is so easily taken for granted, human movement is dependent on balance and coordination. In this new age of fitness awareness, the notion of balance training IS essential, particularly in board sports and all physical activities utilizing the core muscles. Keeping the board from touching the ground for extended rides is both the goal and challenge. http://indoboard.com/index.php



SportMulti Sponsorship

Congratulations! You have been selected as a sponsored athlete.

I am so stoked to be a part of the SportMulti Team. SportMulti's Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement for Athletes  provides a basic foundation for me to get the bottom line nutrients that I need. Taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement is a great habit for diabetics to get into.

SportMulti - Multi-Vitamin and Mineral Supplement for Athletes

SportMulti^® is a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement for athletes. We made SportMulti^® because we believe that every athlete should take a multivitamin and mineral supplement designed to address the unique needs of our bodies under the added stresses of training and competition.

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Things are looking Up! Up in Lake Tahoe...2011 Ta-Hoe Nalu

I am getting ready to go up to Lake Tahoe and compete in the Quicksilver Watermans Collection Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival August 13-14, 2011. This will be fun, I spent many years living in North Lake Tahoe and absolutely love it up there!

I just got off the phone with a very good friend Brian Parker who I will be staying with. He is an amazing person, originally from Illinois and moved to Tahoe from Colorado. This guy is so filled with Aloha...it's crazy! We used to work construction together and hang out. He is the one that turned me onto climbing. He helped me pack my stuff when I left Tahoe for Hawaii. I have missed hanging out with him and his awesome outlook on life. It will be good to get together and catch up on old times and new. Brian and his daughter Olivia....she's adorable, can't wait to meet her!

Getting ready for my paddle...full on stoked!

Started out grey and overcast.....

Finished in the bright and sunny California skies!

H2O Audio Elite Rider

We think you’d be a great fit for Team H2O Audio for 2011. You have been selected because we feel that you have what it takes to represent and spread the word about our brand in and out of the water.

So stoked to be a part of the H20 Audio team! I look forward to paddling mile after mile using their gear and listening to music. Thanks !

Established by athletes for athletes, H2O Audio is committed to developing the best high-performance waterproof // sweatproof sport headphones and accessories anywhere. By removing the boundaries that keep all athletes from benefiting from training with music, H2O Audio helps you be your best and bring your personal sound track to everything you do, wet or dry.

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Sponsorship Profile - Check it Out

http://www.hookit.com/members/PaulZacharias

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