This blog is my journey in extreme sports. It....
...shows my journey to the toughest extreme sports race on earth
...maps the fitness plan I will be using
...shows my nutrition plan
...follows Team Intrepid to what is being called a "suffer-fest" on the Primal Quest web site. Though we don't go to suffer but to win!
...shows nutrition, gear and cutting edge fitness updates to extreme-adventure-sports.com
...let's you know when I send out the Extreme Adventure Sports e-zine (in case you don't like to give your e-mail address out or if your ISP tends to over-filter and you miss an issue)
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Many athletes have succeeded on a vegetarian diet. Learn what athletes need if they are on a vegetarian diet and how being a vegetarian can enhance athletic performance.
Can athletes eat raw food and compete at a high level? Absolutely! Learn what raw food can enhance your performance as an athlete.
Diet of Athlete: Losing weight without losing performance is tough as an athlete. Learn how the diet of the athlete can help him/her drop weight and not performance.
Learn how the pre-race meal can affect your athlete nutrition. Research shows allowing three hours for digestion, will greatly enhance performance in endurance sports. Learn why and what to eat.
Learn Adventure Racing Navigation. Find great resources to tackle the hardest land navigation.
Learn how to reduce inflammation and joint pain through a healthy diet for athletes. See what foods to eat and what supplements reduce inflammation.
An athletes diet greatly affects performance in the extreme athlete. This guide goes over the mistakes that are damaging to an athlete’s performance and how to correct them.
Since man first met the rock, there have been rock climbers. From those who paved the way, to modern rock climbers, the Rock Climbing History has you covered.
Get tips for how to train for extreme and ultra-distance mountain biking, from a professional racer. These mountain bike skills are detailed by William Lovelace formerly ranked #3 in the world.
Extreme sports require extreme fitness. Learn how to take your extreme sport to the next fitness level by training like an expedition adventure racer.
Learn how to go far in your sport by endurance training the right way. I used to think 30 miles was a long ways, now I race for 10 days non-stop.
Learn about adventure racing from nutrition, to gear, to how to train. Watch teams as they prepare for Primal Quest, the toughest race on earth.
Adventure racing gear should be light and functional. My goal is to carry as little as possible, I even cut the tags from my shirts. See what gear is light and durable to help you perform at the top