AR 101

My First Adventure Race

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:07:00 +0000

While scouting the Treasure Coast AR this year, I was reminded of my very first adventure race, which was held in Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

First Timer? What to Expect

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:54:00 +0000

For those of you that have signed up for the first time, no need to fear. Here is what to expect at a typical Sport Race.

King's Landing for beautiful paddle practice or play

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:33:00 +0000

Since some of you will and some of you have already, we are just pointing out that King's Landing, the Superhero AR venue, is a great place to paddle anytime.

Night Biking

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:32:00 +0000

Ron Eaglin again lends us some insight straight from his blog at eaglinar.blogspot.com. This is the first of a three part series about racing at night so take what you need from one of the most experienced racers around.

Nighttime Paddling

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:28:00 +0000

Rod Price, our resident paddling expert, is here to offer a few tips for the paddling legs for the upcoming night races.

Night Navigation - Trekking

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:49:00 +0000

Beginners Guide to Your First Sprint Race

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:41:00 +0000

With the 3 & 6 hour SCAR races on the horizon, Ron Eaglin gives some tips to help with a "sprint race"...

The Forward Stroke

Tue, 24 May 2011 15:53:00 +0000

Marty Sullivan & Greg Stamer are accomplished world paddlers local to Florida. Here is their insight on the forward stroke for kayaks

Adventure Racing is More About Strategy than Strength

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In Adventure Racing, it takes so much more than individual strength and persistence to get to the finish line. Inherent in adventure racing are physical and mental adversities, terrain obstacles and challenges of working with your team-mates. Here are some valuable tips to help you save time and frustration in your race experience:

The Basics of AR

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

If you’re new to the whole adventure racing experience, this article is for you. Here are some basic things you should know about AR:

Your First Mountain Bike

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:23:00 +0000

Biking in adventure racing involves more than just trail-riding. You may experience sugar sand, mud, thickets, rocks and more. You’ll need a mountain (aka trail) bike for all this—the best one you can afford.

Gear Up!

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:23:00 +0000

One of the keys to successful adventure racing is being prepared for the unexpected—and that includes having quality gear that won’t let you down. Remember that for each race, we always post a specific gear list, so be sure to reference that for each race. To get you started though, here is a basic list:

Orienteering

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:23:00 +0000

Orienteering originated in Sweden in the early 1900's as a military exercise and came to the U.S. in the 1940's. Orienteering has become a recreational and competitive sport in and of itself, a kind of hiking/running game, where you use a detailed map and a compass to find your way, or navigate, through unfamiliar terrain.

Getting the Most out of the Canoe Leg

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:24:00 +0000

Of the three disciplines in adventure racing, it is canoeing that is the most neglected. I would estimate that less than a third of adventure racers actually get out on the water for training sessions. Obviously, it is easier to put on a pair of running shoes or jump on a bicycle than it is to load up a canoe, find a partner and head for the nearest body of water. And that is why devoting some time to canoe paddling can improve your team's overall performance in the next adventure race.