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Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing: How to Become a Successful Racer and Adventure Athlete

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I bought this book hoping that it would help me up my game in adventure racing... specifically wanting to know how to train for races lasting 24hrs and greater. I also wanted some specific information on fueling during races. This book is a great overview of a great sport, but unfortunately the information that I was looking for was somewhat superficial. It does provide several "tricks of the trade" and some fantastic ancecdotal stories of Iam and his buddies. It is a great book to get one excited about Adventure Racing!!

I have read two other books on Adventure Racing that were published before Ian's book came out in the market. Those two books were also good, in fact Ian wrote the foreword on both. But Ian's book came out a cut above the rest. His book offered his and his teamates "winning strategies and experiences". The book was intelligently written and commanded authority on all topics discussed such as proper training, purchasing and use of the right equipment, proper nutrition, good leadership and teamwork skills, sleep strategies etc. For sure the book will inspire and guide beginner racers to the sport, and will further provide veteran racers of new knowledge and valuable proven race strategies and techniques from Ian and his awesome NZ and OZ teamates. Ian is truly one of the best adventure racers in the world along with his mates John Howard and Steve Gurney. To sum it all up, this is an outstanding book, I can't wait to buy the second edition.

If you are a fan of adventure racing (AR), the author's reputation is quite familiar to you. Adamson is among the very best adventure racers in the world, with loads of big race experience.

He is also a good writer. The book is clear and readable. Most of the material will not be new to you if you have significant experience already, but there are tips and tricks and anecdotes that are both entertaining and illustrative.

The sport is so varied and demanding that no book, and certainly not one as brief as this one, can be complete in its coverage of it. However, there is a lot of good, accessible information here and you will not regret including this book in your AR library.

Note that as to gear recommendations, the equipment available is changing very quickly, and some preferences are just personal, so update your information before spending a lot on gear if your only reason for buying was because Ian likes it.

I have followed Ian Adamson for years, and he is the real deal. This book has proven to be an indispensable resource for my team mate and I as we prepare for our first adventure race. The information in this book was immediately useful, and it has kept me from making several crucial mistakes in gear purchases. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in adventure racing!

Whether you're a veteran or a rookie just starting out in adventure racing, this is one book you should never miss in your collection. This is a classic reference written in clear and understandable language by adventure racing's Michael Jordan. Each page contains a veritable treasure of information, from training, to equipment selection, to navigation and sleep management, culled from years of racing across the world in diverse terrains and climates. If there was only one book you can buy to learn about the history and discipline of adventure racing ---this is it.

imagine you are shipwrecked on an island, and the only other companion you will find yourself with is an adventure racer, well, you better make sure that the fellow is ian adamson.his book on the sport is easy on the head and heart, written in a breezy, informative way. when he explains techniques and tips of the trade, it's not like you have to bash a few coconuts to figure out what he means. i recommend this how-to guide to both novices and experts, wanna-be Survivors (hey, there's a bunch of wilderness stuff here) and weekend warriors. thank your lucky navigational stars that ian has set forth in one volume years of accumulated wisdom as one of the toughest men on the planet.

This is a great book with everything you need to know about starting, improving, or just enjoying adventure racing, written by Ian Adamson, the world's top adventure racer. It will appeal to everyone from the serious athlete to the couch potato. It is a fascinating "How To" book that includes special tips and personal stories (some serious and some "tongue in cheek"). Written in a clear, crisp style, it is a pleasure to read from start to finish.

This book is a expert job by a man who knows his trade! Is a must to anyone interested in this subject.

Finally, a definitive book by the best adventure athlete ever. Great information, lots of interesting tips and insights, a real gem and a must for multisport, adventure and endurance athletes.