PaddleFit Endurance Series: Three Mile Run Boat Launch, Lake Nockamixon (copy)

On the wide flat water of Lake Nockamixon, the PaddleFit Endurance Series runs out of Three Mile Run Launch in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. This two-hour SUP fitness class blends steady paddling with on-board strength work under PaddleFIT coach Todd Pollock. The experience centers on a 90-minute workout designed to tone the whole body, sharpen balance and build stamina while moving across a broad freshwater lake framed by mixed oak-maple forests and reed-lined coves.

From the Three Mile Run launch at 2784 Three Mile Run Rd you push off into largely protected water that rewards controlled technique: long endurance strokes along open basins, short sprints between tree-dotted shorelines and balance drills anchored in shallow bays. The lake’s gentle fetch makes it an accessible training ground for intermediate paddlers, while pockets of cattails and shoreline ledges give texture to practice intervals and provide natural rest points. Coach Todd Pollock guides paddlers through stroke mechanics, endurance paddling, and fitness exercises adapted to the instability of a board—planks, lunges, and dynamic balance flows that translate to better posture off the water.

This Endurance Series is specifically geared toward paddlers with prior SUP experience who want to push distance and efficiency rather than learn the basics. Practical notes matter: the class lasts two hours, rates vary by age and status (Adults $36; Veterans, Seniors, Children 12–17, and Students $30; BYOB $28). If you bring an inflatable board, arrive at least 15 minutes early to inflate.

The operator provides anchors for every participant; BYOB paddlers must hold a valid DCNR boat launch permit and wear a life jacket. The setting is quiet compared with busier state park nodes—early mornings bring glassy water and frequent sightings of great blue heron and osprey, while late-spring shorelines bloom with marsh grasses and wildflowers. Those who love numbers will appreciate measurable gains: stroke refinement, increased core endurance, and better balance that shows on land and sea.

Why this is special: the PaddleFit class turns the lake into a focused training venue rather than a scenic cruise. It sits at the intersection of purposeful fitness and low-impact outdoor recreation—an efficient, repeatable workout with skilled coaching in a freshwater landscape that still feels wild. For visitors basing themselves in Perkasie or nearby Bucks County towns, this class is an active way to connect with local waters and leave feeling stronger, steadier, and ready for more outdoor miles.

On the logistical side, the meeting point is Lake Nockamixon ~ Three Mile Run Launch at 2784 Three Mile Run Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944, United States. Sessions accommodate ages 12 and up, and the coach will scale intervals for mixed fitness levels, making it a reliable addition to a Bucks County outdoor itinerary. Bring water bottle.