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Summary: This Book Rocks!
Review: As a new adventure racer, I am so happy to have one source where I can go to get answers on just about ANY adventure racing question I might have. This book is so inclusive, that it covers not just the disciplines, but also important things like gear selection and support crew responsibilities. My husband who has done all the "big" races, also loved this book and read it in 1 1/2 days. He learned things he never knew that will help him in races. All racers, novice and experienced, should get this book. It has SO MUCH more useful information than the other AR books out there.
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Summary: By Far the Best Book About AR
Review: Finished reading this new book on the way back from the Walkabout AR three weeks ago.Reviewed it again the last couple of days. I'm sure I'll go back over it many times.What a great book. By far the best book about AR with loads of practical information. Everyone interested in Adventure Racing, experienced or novice, should study it carefully. Bob Miner
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Summary: Ready for racing
Review: I couldn't put it down. This book has tech info along with personal experiences. It covers a wide range of adventure racing. I did my first 12-hour this summer. I will use my new knowledge for my first 24-hour in march. THANKS!
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I couldn't put it down. This book has tech info along with personal experiences. It covers a wide range of adventure racing. I did my first 12-hour this summer. I will use my new knowledge for my first 24-hour in march. THANKS!
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Summary: A Wonderful Resource for Outdoorsmen/women, Racers or Not
Review: I know Don Mann personally. Don is an exceptional human, with great integrity, compassion and commitment. Not only was he a legendary seal, but he has a mastery of an incredible array of competencies, from scuba diving to sky diving, from ultra marathoning to mountaineering that make him uniquely suited to author this incredible resource - in fact the perfect person. Believe me -- he has been there -- from the jungles of South America to the mountains of Nepal; not only in the service of his country, but also as a premier adventure racer himself and as the leader of the most ambitious adventure racing company in the world. Whether you are a budding or serious adventure racer, this is one of those books "you don't leave home without". But don't take my word for it; listen to Ian Adamson's words from the foreward of the book: "Having the fortune to get to know Don through subsequent races such as the Raid Gauloises..., I am glad to report he is one of the most sincere, kind, dedicated and personable characters in the sport. He has a wealth of experience as one of the earliest US athletes in adventure racing and through teaching dozens of camps and hundreds of athletes...Don brings a lot more to teaching than his expertise, however. In addition to being an elite endurance athlete, he has a contagious enthusiasm for the sport...The combination of Don's and Kara's (co-author) experience, passion and exceptionally clear writing delivers in great detail the nuances of the elements of adventure racing." Do yourself a favor, whether you are into adventure racing or just enjoy spending some serious time outdoors hiking, climbing, biking, kayaking, whatever....Buy this book!
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Summary: Great reference book on the sport
Review: I new to AR (3 races to date) and was looking for a good reference book on the subject. This book exceeded my expectations. It is well organized and filled with practical information and detail. It has section with tips and advice from experienced racers, there is also first person accounts of races and experiences. It is also a great price for all the information you get.
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Summary: Great reference book on the sport
Review: I new to AR (3 races to date) and was looking for a good reference book on the subject. This book exceeded my expectations. It is well organized and filled with practical information and detail. It has section with tips and advice from experienced racers, there is also first person accounts of races and experiences. It is also a great price for all the information you get.
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Summary: Ready for racing
Review: I read the book straight through and I found it very useful. I feel like I have gained a basic understanding for the sport of AR, and I am more excited and motivated to "get out there" now then ever. David Mocsary
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Summary: The "How to Book" for Adventure Racing
Review: I recently spent a week providing foot care assistance to racers in the Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race and discovered the seriousness of the sport. Adventure racing has made the big time and more and more athletes are entering its uncharted territory as they tackle sports they know nothing about. Many athletes are well-honed teams that work together well and are strong as they race. Many others however, need help as they try sport disciplines new to them and they struggle trying to understand how to build all this into a dynamic team in a race setting. This is where The Complete Guide to Adventure Racing comes in. This one book can make the difference between learning the ropes from people who know, or learning by trial and error-and maybe getting hurt in the process. Adventure racing is about multiple sport disciplines: trekking, running, climbing and rappelling, mountaineering, white water, mountain biking, navigation, team dynamics, food for fuel, support crews, training, lots of gear, and more. This book covers all that and more in an easy to read format. Many racers and sport specific individuals have contributed their tips and stories about how to race well and succeed. Don and Kara have advanced the sport by writing this book. There is something here for the adventure racing veteran to the newbie. Shorten your learning curve by reading this book. John Vonhof
Contributor to The Complete Guide to Adventure Racing
Author of Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes
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Summary: a map - please!!
Review: It's great! It is just the right mix of anecdotes, tips, war stories, check lists, and instruction. It's a great tool for focusing training and preparing for the next race.
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