| Where does the beginner adventure racing start out, | | | | will be in trouble, if you have a background of running |
| what work out plan for adventure racing should I use. | | | | this is a fine starting point. |
| What adventure racing gear is needed, what will race | | | | The longer the race the slower the pace for the |
| day be like, these are some of the questions | | | | beginner adventure racing and the slower pace allows |
| answered by Beginner adventure racing advice. | | | | one to take in and enjoy the great outdoors which is a |
| Some racers have come from a tri-athelon | | | | big part of what beginner adventure racing is about, |
| background and for them the conversion is easy, it's | | | | meeting people and discovering new places whilst |
| just a matter of replacing swimming with kayak or | | | | learning about oneself. |
| canoeing. | | | | On the day of the race remember to drink plenty of |
| A work out plan for adventure racing will need to be | | | | water to fully hydrate your body and get to the race |
| scheduled for six to eight weeks prior to the event | | | | area as early as possible. As soon as you can track |
| putting in training on the three basic disciplines, running, | | | | down the registration area and get the formalities out |
| mountain biking and kayaking. A lot of beginner | | | | of the way. Recheck the start time and then go to the |
| adventure racing omit training in Kayaking and | | | | starting area and check out the lay of the land., |
| canoeing. Most times kayaks or canoes are supplied | | | | Competitors will start to gather in the starting area to |
| by race organiser, | | | | pick prime positions. Once you have done your final |
| Running and Mountain biking should be practised on | | | | checks, Sort out where you will start. I always suggest |
| trails gravel roads and single tracks, starting off with 30 | | | | picking an area at the side, so you do not get overrun |
| minute sessions and building to 90 minutes | | | | in the melee that usually develops. Try to get a clean |
| remembering to put in some varied countryside and | | | | start but keep to your own pace, if you have plan stick |
| hills if possible. | | | | with it |
| Navigation is another area which is overlooked; if you | | | | The field spreads out quite quickly after the gun and |
| have an orienteering club near you it is well worth | | | | within fifteen minutes virtually everyone is settled into |
| joining then you can practice your running and | | | | their racing pace, now is the time to take your first sip |
| navigation at the same time. | | | | of water (you should be drinking every 15 minutes) and |
| A beginner adventure racing does not need special | | | | take a look around you. Althuogh you should be racing |
| clothes to start with a race vest and shorts or leggings | | | | your own race it's nice to have company |
| will do fine for the first few races, together with a | | | | Some races have courses laid out with marshals, |
| running shoe or cross trainer which are the most | | | | markers and tapes to keep you on the course, others |
| suitable footwear for both for the running and mountain | | | | require you to navigate with compass and instructions |
| biking sections. You will also need a hydro-pack or | | | | from point to point. In the latter races you may benefit |
| bottle carriers for water and snacks such as energy | | | | from being with someone else, however be wary of |
| bars or gels. Compass and map holder. | | | | blindly following the person or team in front they might |
| The biggest expense will be a mountain bike, although | | | | be lost. |
| any bike can be used the most popular one is a | | | | Transitions are where the beginner adventure racing |
| hardtail that has front suspension. Remember also to | | | | changes from one discipline to another. This is where |
| have a toolkit with patches and gas inflator together | | | | time can be lost or gained; more often than not this is |
| with spare tubes. | | | | where the beginner adventure racing loses out. |
| You will also need to put together a small first aid kit, | | | | Approaching the transition is where the beginner |
| with plasters, steristrips, antiseptics, scissors, tweezers | | | | adventure racing should be mentally rehearsing what |
| and don't forget you will need Vaseline or Bodyglide to | | | | they will do, perhaps change socks, replenish water |
| help prevent saddle sores and the like. | | | | bottles and restock gel or food bars. The least you do |
| Beginner adventure racing involves passing through a | | | | the quicker the changeover will be, however is you are |
| number of check points or control points, at these | | | | developing a hotspot or blister you should deal with it |
| points the beginner adventure racer will need to either | | | | before continuing. |
| clip a race card or have their time recorded in a | | | | Once away from transition it's about getting back into |
| passport. Care must be taken not to lose the card or | | | | the racing rhythm and finding the next checkpoint. and |
| passport as it is the only way of proving you have | | | | the next transition area until you arrive at the finish line |
| followed the correct course. Except in Score races | | | | tired and dishevelled and perhaps collapse in a heap |
| where competitors a given a set time to reach as | | | | saying you will never do it again. |
| many check points as possible it is important to move | | | | When you reflect on Beginner adventure racing, you |
| through the checkpoints in the correct order. | | | | can look back in pride having taken on nature, the |
| What type of race should a beginner adventure racing | | | | course designer and challenged yourself and won, yes |
| enter, the sprint race lasting a few hours or a longer | | | | that's right everyone is a winner. Rather than sitting in |
| race up to 24 hours. Many people assume the sprint | | | | an armchair watch others, you have gone out and |
| race is the easiest, however the truth lies in the name | | | | done it yourself, and gained some healthy exercise at |
| a sprint is usually fast paced, so if you walk or jog you | | | | the same time. |