past polls
Poll #11 (10/12/2006 - 11/16/2006):
What type of adventure racer are you?
Recreation (14) 35%
Weekender
28%
Amateur
24%
Sport
13%
Professional
4%
Other: Want to start
2%
46 total votes
Poll #10 (08/17/2006 - 09/14/2006):
Who makes the best Adventure Racing converts?
Triathletes (14) 46%
Bikers
33%
Runners
13%
Couch Potatos
5%
Other: My wife & I
3%
30 total votes
Poll #9 (07/13/2006 - 08/03/2006):
When it comes to my MP3 player, I . . .
Can't workout without it (14) 50%
Only use it on the treadmill
18%
Never workout with it
14%
Indoor workouts only
11%
Other: Don't own one
8%
28 total votes
Poll #8 (06/15/2006 - 06/29/2006):
How many adventure races have you participated in?
1-3 (13) 34%
7-10
24%
11-25
18%
4-6
16%
None
8%
26-49
0%
50+
0%
38 total votes
Poll #7 (05/18/2006 - 06/01/2006):
What's the best part of an adventure race?
Thrill of the chase! (12) 55%
Meeting other teams
18%
Free schwag bag stuff
14%
Awards & prize ceremony
9%
Other: Excitement during race
4%
Anticipation before race
0%
22 total votes
Poll #6 (04/20/2006 - 05/04/2006):
Why do you race?
Enjoy the challenge! (23) 64%
Puts daily life into perspective
22%
To get in shape
8%
People are fun to hang with
6%
36 total votes
Poll #5 (03/02/2006 - 03/30/2006):
What is your primary method of training this spring?
Running/Treadmill (12) 38%
Biking/Spin Class
34%
Racing as often as possible
16%
Other: Running/Biking
6%
Weight Training
6%
None, I'm a couch potato
0%
32 total votes
Poll #4 (02/09/2006 - 02/23/2006):
Which Midwestern state are you or your team located in?
Iowa (26) 55%
Illinois
15%
Missouri
9%
Minnesota
9%
Nebraska
6%
South Dakota
6%
Wisconsin
2%
Other: Indiana
2%
Kansas
0%
47 total votes
Poll #3 (01/05/2006 - 02/02/2006):
What adventure racing gear will you invest in most for the 2006 season?
Mountain Bike / Gear (12) 52%
Race Clothing / Shoes
17%
Headlamp / Bike Lighting
7%
Harness / Rope Equipment
7%
Race Backpack
7%
Other: Foods
4%
Compass / Nav Essentials
0%
23 total votes
Poll #2 (12/06/2005 - 12/29/2005):
What adventure race length do you or your team favor the most?
Endurance (4-12 hours) (6) 46%
24-hour (12-36 hours)
31%
Multi-day (36 hours-4 days)
15%
Sprint (2-4 hours)
8%
Expedition (4-11 days)
0%
13 total votes
Poll #1 (11/17/2005 - 12/05/2005):
Which racing discipline do you feel is the most important to train for?
Navigation (6) 46%
Biking
23%
Paddling
23%
Ropework
8%
Trekking
0%
13 total votes
*Disclaimer: SOAR Polls are conducted as unscientific solicitations and should be considered expressed opinions only. All data collected will be used solely by SOAR Adventures and is not intended for use by third parties in any manner.
