Product Description

Recognized as the king of adventure racing, Ian Adamson has won all the world's major events and been named "toughest man on the planet" by RailRiders Adventure Clothing. Now with the help of Runner's World magazine, Adamson reveals strategies and secrets that have made him a household name in the sport. Offering assistance to beginners and useful tips to racing veterans, seeking advice from the very best in their Sport, Adamson offers his hard-earned expertise on: What you need to get started; Why teamwork is your most valuable tool; Foot work, cycling, paddling, rope work, and navigation; What to eat, how much to sleep, and how to steer clear of the dreaded hamburger foot; The gear you need and how to get the sponsorship to make racing a reality; Along with action photography, Adamson provides invaluable tips to master the fundamentals of racing while enjoying the adventure of a lifetime!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #174931 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing
Great book, I was looking into adventure racing, and this book help me with the confidence and understanding I needed to take part. I thought that it was very well put together and read nicely. The book is broken into different disaplines of racing and you will get a understanding of what you need to be prepared for. I would recommend it for anyone who is intrested or taking part in advenure racing.
Note: There is no such think as bad weather just bad clothing. You will know what I mean, when you take part!