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OFF TO THE ADVENTURE RACES by Michele Robert Poche
Do you want a new way to test your personal limits? Are you open to exploring all kinds of different activities? Want to take a unique natural adventure with your family or friends?
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f you answered yes to any of these questions, adventure racing, also known as expedition racing, is perfect for you! Gaining popularity across the nation as the next big thing in fitness, adventure racing places a greater emphasis on team rather than individual achievement. It’s a great outlet for families and friends looking to take hold of their lives and get fit together.
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WHAT IS ADVENTURE RACING? One of the most appealing aspects of adventure racing is its flexibility. While there are some solo competitions available, most of the racing involves groups. Teams can vary from two to five people and include all ages and mixed gender. The races run from two hours to two weeks with distance ranging from 10 to 100 miles. Physical activities include everything from trekking, mountain biking
and paddling to horseback riding, skiing and white water rafting. WHERE TO FIND ADVENTURE RACES To learn about adventure races, visit the United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) website at www.usara.com. Races are held year-round either locally, such as the Red River Gorge American Classic in Kentucky or regionally, like the The North American Adventure Racing Series. For the global racer, there is even The Adventure Racing
World Series. Whether you want to race a few hours or a few weeks, at a location 30 minutes away or across the globe, with your workout buddy or your entire family, you decide what works best for you. For more information about participating in a race or to coordinate your own event, visit usara.com.
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