E-Books
Adventure racing is thrilling, challenging, and unlike any other sport—but getting started can feel overwhelming. Adventure Racing 101: A Beginner’s Guide is your all-in-one roadmap to understanding the sport, preparing your body and mind, and navigating your first races with confidence.
This guide breaks down adventure racing into clear, practical steps, covering everything from the essential gear and navigation basics to team dynamics, race strategy, and safety. You’ll learn how to train effectively, build endurance, and develop the mental skills that make long races manageable and even enjoyable.
Inside, you’ll find beginner-friendly tips on:
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Planning and preparing for your first race
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Choosing and using the right gear for different environments
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Reading maps, using compasses, and basic navigation skills
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Working effectively in a team under pressure
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Staying motivated, focused, and calm when challenges arise
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Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
With straightforward explanations, helpful checklists, and actionable advice, this ebook turns a daunting adventure into a series of achievable steps. Whether you want to complete your first race, explore the outdoors, or build teamwork and resilience, Adventure Racing 101 gives you the tools and confidence to start your adventure on the right foot.
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Your journey into adventure racing begins here—step by step, checkpoint by checkpoint.
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The Adventure Racing Playbook: A Guide for Teachers, Coaches, and Student Leaders
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The Adventure Racing Playbook: A Guide for Teachers, Coaches, and Student Leaders is your go-to resource for bringing exciting, meaningful outdoor challenges into any school setting. Designed to be practical, clear, and beginner-friendly, this playbook walks you through everything from planning safe, inclusive races to building teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills in students. With step-by-step guidance, creative course ideas, and ready-to-use tools, it empowers educators and student leaders to create unforgettable adventure racing experiences that build confidence, resilience, and collaboration. Whether you’re starting a new program or elevating one you already have, the Adventure Racing Playbook helps make outdoor learning engaging, accessible, and fun for everyone.
The EQ Athlete Project
Exploring social & emotional competence in team endurance sports.
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In the world of multi-day endurance sports, such as adventure racing, where teams traverse challenging terrain over several days, relying on each other isn't just a choice—it's a fundamental necessity. These gruelling competitions demand physical prowess, mental resilience, strategic planning, and unwavering teamwork (if you want to be successful that is). A critical advantage, and one that will set teams apart from one another, is how developed their social and emotional competence is. The EQ Athlete Project will explore this strategic advantage to achieving success in sport, business and life.