#6 Mark 'Doc' Renneker - Pioneering surf discovery in the biggest waves in California, Arctic, Greenland, Iceland; balancing career, life and surf, mobility and diet practices

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Join in this exceedingly rare conversation with Dr. Mark Renneker, a distinguished figure in the realm of big wave surfing hailing from San Francisco. With a surfing tenure spanning nearly six decades, Dr. Renneker has secured his legacy as both a surfing pioneer and a medical doctor at the University of California, San Francisco.

Renowned for his notable achievements, including being the first to surf the treacherous Potato Patch outside the Golden Gate Bridge, and amongst the first to lead expeditions to surf in remote locations such as the Arctic, Antarctic, Iceland, Norway, Greenland, and Alaska, 'Doc' Renneker joins us to share insights into his extraordinary life.

In this episode, we meticulously explore the facets that have contributed to Dr. Renneker's enduring success, addressing aspects such as life balance, dietary practices, training regimens, and the nuanced risk-taking inherent in tackling some of the world's most formidable waves.

Acknowledgments are extended to Josh Wiese and Kevin Starr for their role in facilitating Dr. Renneker's participation in this episode. To our esteemed audience, if you find enjoyed the show, share with a friend.
References:

Playing Doc’s Games. The eponymous New Yorker article by William Finnegan that made me a lifelong fan of Mark Renneker

Surf Encyclopedia Bio of Mark Some classic surf videos of Mark

Direct Lab. Where Mark gets his bloodwork done

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