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umarkhan
25 Aug 2021 - 14:10:33
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So, you woke up on the first of January this year and saw some of the thickest snow the UK has experienced in modern history. The first thing to cross your brain was, Damn, I really hope this clears up prior to the adventure racing season begins. Though slightly insane, this really is bound to be an interesting read for you. Take a look at my listing of the most truly effective ten adventure races in the UK:

1. New Zealand: Coast to Coast

Yes, I realize I'm starting with a battle that's not in the UK, however it has proven extremely popular amongst experienced UK adventure racing. You'll need your entire adventure racing equipment for this one as you not just run and cycle, but you will also be called upon to kayak several miles of the race. You will cover 160 miles in 2 days as you go from coast of New Zealand across to a different not so near one.

When: 12 - 13 February 2010 (usually takes invest Feb every year)

2. Inov8 IROC

An ever popular race in the UK, this race is for multiple individuals to take part being an adventure racing team, or if you're a true all-rounder, you can attempt this race on your own own. The entire race consists of 6 smaller races that you simply will have to complete. You will undoubtedly be required to run, cycle, mountain bike and navigate your way at night. Each stage needs to be finished in a allotted amount of time to enable you to continue to another location race.

3. Adventure racing World Series:

Only the strongest of the strongest enter this race series. Widely considered while the premium adventure race in the UK, you will undoubtedly be expected to run, cycle, swim, river raft and get touching your animal side as you ride horses at certain points in the race. Lasting as much as six days, your endurance will undoubtedly be tested to the max!

When: February - November 2010

4. Edinburgh - London: The Rat Race

Interact with a couple of friends and take part in this adventure race that will be for the slightly more playful and less extreme people out there. One could compare this race to the American TV show "The Amazing Race" which has you eating chillis, abseiling down building, running, cycling, catching busses and milking cows. You need to be prepared for ANYTHING. A fun event that will allow you the ability to run around cities such as for instance Edinburgh, Sheffield and London in a short space of time Click here.

When: June - September 2010

5. Barnmouth Wales: 3 Peaks Yacht Race

So you're an accomplished sailor and have sales across many lakes, rivers and oceans in your time. That won't be adequate on this occasion I'm afraid. This race might find you departing in your yacht form Barnmouth in Wales and sailing the width of the UK's west coast. En-route, you will have to leave the comfort of one's boat and scale the highest peaks in Wales, England and Scotland. You will have to call on your entire skills and you sail, run, row and cycle from destination for a place. All I can say is that you should count your blessing that this adventure race is in June and not January!

When: 19 June 2010

6. UK: Questars

An original form of race, the Questars races basically drop to getting from point A to point B in as short amount of time as possible. You decide on when you wish to cycle, run or swim. You need to plan your own personal routes and be prepared to be on the feet for approximately two days of racing. Races are spread out round the UK so make sure to browse the website and learn when another race is near you Click here.

When: March - September 2010

7. Surrey: Helly Hansen adventure challenge

Add this to your adventure race calendar.This race, which normally takes place on military training grounds, is a kind of obstacle course race. Teams are usually made up of three people, and you will undoubtedly be required to run, jump and climb your way through and amongst numerous obstacles. No navigation becomes necessary but you will must be running flat out for 3 - 5 hours. A good way to start, or end off your racing season.

8. North England: Open 24

A true test of fitness! There's almost no time for resting, and you will undoubtedly be on the feet racing for the duration of 24 hours. Expect to run, cycle and kayak your way through the race. The race takes invest the midst of December so ensure you escape the thermals for this one, because you don't want to be worried about being cold amongst the thoughts of wanting to staying alive.

9. London - Paris: London to Paris Bike Race

Okay, so strictly this isn't officially considered an adventure race, but when you're the competitive type but aren't amongst the world's top 1% of cyclists who can take part in the Tour De France, then this race could be the closest you'll get to the fantastic tour. The three day race stretches 350 miles along the road of the UK and France. All logistics are looked after by the race organizers so you don't need to be worried about anything other than maintaining the peloton. The race is split into 5 categories based on ability so you may be sure you'll meet and race with individuals of the exact same ability as you.

When: June 24 - 27

10. Dorset/Devon: Coast Raid Series

A complete number of races make-up these challenges. Certain races can have you running along the beautiful coasts of England, taking part in multi-skill challenges and if you're brave enough, you can take part in the greatest 140 mile race from coast to coast. Be sure you get your training in as these races aren't for the faint hearted.

As you will see, there are plenty opportunities in the next twelve month for you yourself to stretch your legs. Get the trackie bottoms out;adies, iron those sports bras and take out those trail jogging shoes and get your adventure racing training going on the streets in the local vicinity as that's about as easy as it's going to obtain for you this year. Good luck!

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umarkhan
21 Nov 2021 - 15:02:32
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