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castlewood

mediclc — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:58:07 GMT

When will registration for the Castlewood race open? Race info shows the early registration ending on Oct 3 that has already came and went. Just wondering.

Berryman 36-hr photos Snapfish.com link !!

TibbitFotos — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:56:05 GMT

Here's the link to my Snapfish album for you to share, copy or print.

http://www5.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=423578025/a=613176025_613176025/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/

Kelly Tibbit

Berryman 36-Hr 2009 Photos available

TibbitFotos — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:09:40 GMT

Photos from the 2009 Berryman 36-hour race are now available for viewing, sharing and downloading.

Here's the link!
http://www.slide.com/r/t1DcZ5LU5T_-JznJy8K7JZhIgrSg3UAv?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original

Photos by Kelly & Mike Tibbit.

ENJOY!!!

Berryman Duathlon 2009

TeamTrailMonster — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:41:54 GMT

As always better than ever. Thanks Bonk Hard Racing! Once again I have been taking to the point of Bonking...This time saved by Rocket Fuel! Team Holtman I owe ya! My racing has just been taken to the next level. Who knew that 7 day old yak milk and tums could pull you out of a face down bonk!

The course was awesome. Garmin tells us that 1 lap was in the range of 4,500 feet of climbing! Around 18,000 feet for 4 laps. Awesome! I know Garmin's are off a bit...so lets hear some other averages.
The most fun I have ever had at Berryman for sure.
Congrats to everyone that made it out and hope to see you and your friends next year.

Thanks!
Team Seagal
aka Team Trail Monster!

WEDALI - Primal Quest

advracer — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:44:01 GMT

Congrats to WEDALI on a great job at Primal Quest. Finishing in 5th is something to be proud, just doing Primal Quest is something to be proud of. Way to stick it out!

Berryman

karin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:33:14 GMT

I am looking to join a team for the 36-hour version of Berryman AR in MO September 26-27.
http://theberrymanadventure.com/index.asp

Please contact me here or by email:
kjacobi at tullahoma-tn dot com

Thanks,
Karin

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Registration is open for the Berryman Adventure!

bonkhardracing — Thur, 18 Jun 2009 03:57:01 GMT

Hey all, wanted to let you know that we updated the Berryman Adventure website tonight and registration is officially open! Hope to see you there!

Jason

LBL

laclede — Thur, 09 Apr 2009 15:42:33 GMT

Thanks to Jason and the others that made LBL possible! It was a great course (that kicked our butts). We look forward to seeing this race again next year!

Team Advengineers

Help me break a speed record

walktard — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:49:37 GMT

I'm hoping that you all can bestow your knowledge on me. I'm not an adventure racer, however I am an accomplished long distance backpacker and I have become a bit consumed with the idea of trying to set the unsupported speed record on the Tahoe Rim Trail (168 miles). There is currently no established unsupported record for this trail, however it is commonly agreed that it has to be faster than 96 hours (very doable). I know of one other person who is also going to be attempting this with a goal of 55 hours. I'd be happy with anything 72 hours or less, emphasis on the less.

I'm male, 5'10" and 145 lbs. My current base pack weight for this attempt will be around 4 pounds, skin out weight around 7 pounds. I live in Lake Tahoe, so I hike/snowshoe daily and once the snow melts I'll hit the trails in earnest.

The main areas that I need help are on strategies for A) fueling/nutrition, B) napping/resting, C) night hiking and D) power hiking vs. running.

Here are my current thoughts and questions for each category:

A)
--Cold food only.
--Mainly complex carbohydrates.
--Primarily gels and sports drinks (I like Hammer Nutrition products like Hammer gel, HEED and Perpetuem).
--Supplement with Endurolytes, energy bars and maybe Anti-Fatigue Caps.
--A recovery drink (Recoverite) before longer naps.

How many calories per day do you think I need to average?

B)
--To minimize my base pack weight, I will plan on sleeping when it is warmer out (before dusk, after dawn).

How much sleep is too much, and how much is too little? Should I use caffeine, and if so, when and how much?
I am afraid that I won't hear my watch alarm if I'm super tired, suggestions?

C)
I've only night hiked a few times. I've read that a headlamp worn around your hips is better in regards to depth perception. I use trekking poles, so I don't want to use a flashlight.

What successful strategies have worked for you? Do you sleep at all at night? Short naps?

D)
I used to trail race, but that was years ago and I now have a weak ankle from repeated sprains, so I'm hesitant to run. My hiking pace is 3-3.5 mph including climbs and descents. I can average 4 mph on smooth, flat trail.

Is it necessary to run to be competitive?
I feel running would burn more energy, leaving me more tired than if I just power hiked. Do you agree?

I really appreciate your time and help. Please feel free to throw anything out there that you think could help me.

After LBL Challenge

jforest1 — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:30:40 GMT

Looking for something to do between Bonk Hard Racing events?

Between the LBL Challenge and the Dirty Duo, on May 16th, is the Atomic Adventure Race presented by Fuji Bikes to be hosted at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA.

Register now, and be 1 in the first 20 paying captains to be entered in a drawing for a Fuji Bikes full suspension mountain bike frame. Another frame to the elite winners (as well as several individual prizes provided by our long list of sponsors).

Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Series
USARA National Point Series
Canoes Provided and other niceties for traveling teams

See the details. See the trailer. Be a part of the action.

Looking for teammate for LBL in April

Elitemtnpaddler — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:36:11 GMT

I am looking for a partner or team for the LBL in April. I would prefer someone with a competitve spirit who is willing to fight to finish first. I would like to do the twenty four hour race but I am willing to compete in the shorter race as well. Just as long as I am racing I will be happy. If you are interested please email me at jarrod@elitesignsolutions.com.

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question about orienteering

chaneyhey — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:11:40 GMT

It seems our team is always slightly off when orienteering. Should we be taking declineation into account when taking our bearing? Thanks for any suggestions.

Bonk Hard Chill Racers-Made of Gold

Enigma2 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:38:17 GMT

From the volunteers at McCubbins Point, CP17 and CP40

We volunteered for our first adventure race to see what you racers are made of, and without a doubt determined you are all made of GOLD! While stretched to your physical, mental and emotional limits, you still maintained a polite and appreciative attitude with us. You are all awesome! It was such a delight to see the energy and synergy of your teams.

Here are a couple favorite visions:
First, those of you that just made the cut-off to launch your canoes for the return trip to Camp Rising Sun, paddled off into the sunset with moon light on your backs. Beautiful!
Second, those after the cut-off launched with the red blinky lights and head lights glowing and away you glided. Awesome!

We hope to see you out there another time!