Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing

by Ian A. Adamson, Tony Di Zinno (Photographer)

How to Become a Successful Racer and Adventure Athlete

Why should you take a pair of sandals, a dollar bill, and a car antenna to your next adventure race? You'll find the answer to that question and many others in Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing. In this authoritative guide, Ian Adamson shares his insider secrets for training, racing, team building, conflict management, injury prevention, equipment repair, sleep management, and much more. Often referred to as the Michael Jordan of adventure racing, Adamson helps you navigate any type of adventure race, from short sprint race to full-length expedition.

In this guide, you'll find . . .
- Detailed training plans for recreational and competitive athletes

- Tips for running, hiking, biking, paddling, navigating, and climbing more efficiently

- A no-nonsense guide for what you need from the sporting goods store-- and what you don't

- Insider secrets for mending equipment and injuries while in the wilderness

- Adamson's nine favorite foods to pack in your race bag

You'll also read Adamson's humorous, touching, and downright chilling stories of life on the adventure trail. From sprint races to full-length expeditions, Adamson's expert advice will get you and your equipment to the finish line in one piece.

Genres: Fitness

294 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

About the author

Former competitive adventure racer, television professional and president of World OCR, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO).

Reviews

[carmen! · Rating 4 out of 5]

i want to be an adventure racer!!

[Starfire · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, no I didn't pick this book up because I want to start adventure racing (I didn't actually know what it was before I started the book!) - I actually thought it was more about trail running. And having finished it now, I suspect that I'll never be an adventure racer in this lifetime, but stranger things have happened, so you never know.

Meanwhile, back on planet Earth, there WAS certainly some info that's transferable to the trail running baby steps I'm currently taking. Plus, because adventure racing is a team sport, there was also some good info about managing team dynamics, handling team conflict and working with a support crew - all directly transferable to whenever I next do
Trailwalker

The whole thing was written in such an engaging, fun, humour-filled tone that I pretty much sucked down the entire book in a few hours this evening - chuckling at the ongoing jokes throughout the book about each subsequent adventure race killing a few more braincells.

And if I daydreamed a bit as I read and imagined myself in another life where I WAS that crazy-fit (or just crazy) and went out on adventures like those myself? I'm sure the author wouldn't hold it against me.

[Travis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't remember all the details that led me to wanting to participate in adventure racing, but this book was highly recommended. So, as is my tendency before starting a new hobby, I ordered the book and read about what I was wanting to get myself into. Great stories, exotic locations, and fantastic resourcefulness. I've only done one adventure race, but this book really helped me understand what I was getting myself into.

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Skimmed; while I did not finish this book in its entireity (much of it was not applicable to the endurance athlete I am), it gave some basic information and useful advice for ultra athletes. This is geared towards team adventure racing, but still, interesting.