Adventure Running!
Adventure Racing The next step maybe I can save you a step?
Quoting Tom Demerly of Michigan Sports & Fitness, "All the elements line up: Drama, outdoor exposure, team interaction and competition. The new lifestyle points people toward adventure racingadventure racing seems poised for a real explosion."
Tom explains that the sports involved require a range of skills that take years to acquire and perfect. If thats the case, Id say, expect some floundering during the explosion. In adventure racing, expect to see athletes out of their element in kayaks, climbing gear, on horses or reading instructions for their new GPS. If the sport doesnt work out long term for these new multi-sport athletes and is just a passing fad, expect some cool stuff at future garage sales!
From Susan Douglas, Runner
Dear Dirt Diva and Crew:
Amazing job putting on the race on Saturday! I've been adventure racing for four years, recently reached the conclusion that that sport is much too complicated and expensive for a married woman with two kids, and resigned myself to running for awhile even though it's not as much fun. WRONG!
Three Elements of a Marathon Schedule
1. Alternating Hard and Easy
Hard days are long or fast runs. Easy days are short, slow or ones spent in the arms of a LA-Z-BOY. I suggest at least one day off each week but you could miss all the easy days on the schedule and still do just fine. I don't suggest it.