- 40 Black & White Photos
- Tips From the Top
- Sample Workouts
- Entertaining & Easy to Read
- Great Advice From the Best Adventure Racers
Ian Adamson's Runners World Guide to Adventure Racing is entertaining, easy to read and full of great advice for adventure racers of every level.
Ian gives a lifetime of adventure racing knowledge and tips that are worth many, many times the cost of this book. If you want to save yourself years of learning by trail and error, then this is your book. If you want to be the best adventure racer possible, this is a must read for you.
Here are the chapters that are contained in Ian Adamson's book:
Overview of the Sport: From Short Sprints to Full Expeditions, and Everything in Between.
Big Races, Scenic Places: Everything You Need to Know to Choose Your Event
Fancy Footwork: How to Cover Ground Quickly When on Foot
Two Wheels: How to Improve Your Road, Mountain, and Cyclocross Skills
Paddle Craft: How to Improve Your Canoeing, Kayaking and Rafting Skills
Vertigo: How to Improve Your Climbing and Ropes-Course Skills
Staying Found: How to Improve Your Navigation Skills
Sports Unlimited: How to Improve Your Skills in the Events You've Never Heard Of
Body Balance: Everything You Need to Know to Get in Shape
Foods for Thought and Thoughts on Food: Everything You Need to Know about Eating for Performance
When the Hell Are We? Everything You Need to Know about Managing Your Sleep
Physical Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know about Taking Care of Your Body
The Sports Store: Everything You Need to Know about Apparel, Footwear, Gear, and Equipment
Can't We All Get Along?: Everything You Need to Know about Teamwork and Communication
How and Why the Best Teams Win: Learn the Tricks and Techniques of the Champions
Support Crews: How to Get Along with Those Who Work behind the Scenes
How to Find and Keep Sponsorship: Discover Subtle Tricks That Will Help Pay for Your Adventure
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