Official News: New Central-Iowa Race Announced!
01.01.2007 - 9:43PM The Iowa Sports Foundation, which annually hosts the notable Iowa Games festivals, and SOAR Adventures proudly announce the formation of a new central-Iowa race! This new adventure racing event, the name of which will be revealed soon, will be held on July 8, 2007 in conjunction with the Iowa Summer Games and will replace the SOAR Adventure Challenge. Details and location are still being worked out...please stay tuned for more exciting information to come! Check out the ISF site
Gear For The New Year: Salomon S-Lab XA Pro 3
12.31.2006 - 3:20PM For all you gearheads out there who need the best gear, or think you need the best gear, Salomon has the adventure racing/outdoor shoe for you. The new Salomon S-Lab XA Pro 3 is a racing evolution of the unrivaled XA Pro 3D: lighter and with an integrated gaiter. No compromise to the performance, this shoe has everything that Salomon has learned in adventure racing through the years. And only ARGear.com has 'em... ARGear.com info
Team Effectiveness in Adventure Racing
12.24.2006 - 1:52PM Daniel Gray Wilson of the Harvard Graduate School of Education performed a survey study on the teams at Primal Quest this year. The focus of his research was the impact of self-awareness on both performance and enjoyment. It is a rather well-conducted study with some interesting results, however a long read. Be sure to check out the abstract or the full study... Abstract results | Full study
Gear Junkie's Top 10 Adventures of 2006
12.20.2006 - 8:45AM From the eight-day Primal Quest Adventure Race in Utah, to the Arrowhead 135 Ultra Marathon in northern Minnesota, high drama in the great outdoors was the leitmotif over the past 12 months. Here’s a rundown of the Gear Junkie's favorite trips from 2006, including a full slideshow with photos of each adventure... Gear Junkie article
2007 USARA Adventure Racing National Championships: Official News Release
12.05.2006 - 4:31PM Bonk Hard Racing is very excited to announce that they have been selected to host the 2007 USARA Adventure Racing National Championships! The 2007 race will draw some of the fastest and most competitive adventure racing teams in the U.S. to Missouri next year. Co-ed teams of three from all over will race head-to-head in the beautiful rolling hills of the Mark Twain National Forest near Potosi, MO. View official site
NSC Racing: 2007 Race Series Announced
12.01.2006 - 7:18PM Whether you’re an occasional runner, bike rider, fitness buff, or serious athlete, the 2007 NSC Racing Series may be of interest to you. The Series will consist of ten races throughout the year at several different Nebraska venues. Teams of three will test their skills and endurance in a variety of disciplines and demanding course settings. View event site
The Iowa Sports Foundation, which annually hosts the notable Iowa Games festivals, and SOAR Adventures proudly announce the formation of a new central-Iowa race! This new adventure racing event, the name of which will be revealed soon, will be held on July 8, 2007 in conjunction with the Iowa Summer Games and will replace the SOAR Adventure Challenge. Details and location are still being worked out...please stay tuned for more exciting information to come!
For all you gearheads out there who need the best gear, or think you need the best gear, Salomon has the adventure racing/outdoor shoe for you. The new Salomon S-Lab XA Pro 3 is a racing evolution of the unrivaled XA Pro 3D: lighter and with an integrated gaiter. No compromise to the performance, this shoe has everything that Salomon has learned in adventure racing through the years. And only ARGear.com has 'em...
Daniel Gray Wilson of the Harvard Graduate School of Education performed a survey study on the teams at Primal Quest this year. The focus of his research was the impact of self-awareness on both performance and enjoyment. It is a rather well-conducted study with some interesting results, however a long read. Be sure to check out the abstract or the full study...
From the eight-day Primal Quest Adventure Race in Utah, to the Arrowhead 135 Ultra Marathon in northern Minnesota, high drama in the great outdoors was the leitmotif over the past 12 months. Here’s a rundown of the Gear Junkie's favorite trips from 2006, including a full slideshow with photos of each adventure...
Bonk Hard Racing is very excited to announce that they have been selected to host the 2007 USARA Adventure Racing National Championships! The 2007 race will draw some of the fastest and most competitive adventure racing teams in the U.S. to Missouri next year. Co-ed teams of three from all over will race head-to-head in the beautiful rolling hills of the Mark Twain National Forest near Potosi, MO.
Whether you’re an occasional runner, bike rider, fitness buff, or serious athlete, the 2007 NSC Racing Series may be of interest to you. The Series will consist of ten races throughout the year at several different Nebraska venues. Teams of three will test their skills and endurance in a variety of disciplines and demanding course settings.
