228: Nor'easter Surf Shop Owner, Surfer, Competitive Triathlete and Cyclist Mark Keup

Join Steve on Episode #228 of Obsessed with the Weather for an awesome interview with one of the most interesting people in the Southern New England surf scene, Mark Keup, owner of the Nor’easter Surf Shop! 🌊🏄‍♂️🔥

Mark is the real deal: a dedicated business owner, a truly obsessed surfer, and a competitive triathlete and cyclist who lives and breathes endurance, adventure, and the ocean lifestyle. This conversation is packed with energy, stories, and insight and Mark is the kind of guest who makes you feel like you’re hanging out in the surf shop just listening to him talk about the things he loves.

We dive into the Southern New England surf scene, what it’s really like chasing swell around our coastline, and what makes surfing here such a unique challenge and a total thrill. Mark also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run an incredible local surf shop, build a community, and keep that stoke alive year-round.

And it doesn’t stop there; Mark is also deep into the world of competitive racing, including velodrome cycling, which is absolutely fascinating. Whether you’re into surfing, fitness, triathlon training, cycling, or just love hearing from passionate local legends who are all in on what they do… this episode is for you.

Enjoy!