Adventure Racing Training Courses

 
 
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Want to learn how to use your map and compass? Tired of getting lost? Want to do better as a team on race day? Well then maybe it's time to take some adventure racing training. Trainers Mark and Heather are experienced adventure racers and have raced in short and long races around the world with top finishes. Learn the tips and tricks that will help you get the results that you desire! Come take the 4 hour navigation course, or the full day crash course that will get you through your first adventure race.


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START of NAV section: 8am        START of Paddling / mountain biking 1pm


Where: The starting point for the full day courses will be at Reebok CrossFit Firepower in Milton

Click here for a map. 509 Main Street East, Milton Ontario. Check out more at Reebok CrossFit Firepower

When: The full day crash courses starts at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. This session is a full day crash course in adventure racing that is meant to teach you how to finish your first adventure race. Save time, money and effort by doing this full day course!


Cost: If you would like to do the full day crash course then the cost is $110. If you have already taken the Navigation 101 class this year, then the cost of joining in for the mountain biking and paddling is an extra $50.


How do I sign up? Click here to register. Call us and book your time as spots are limited. We try to keep the instructor to racer ratio small so that you gain the maximum benefit of the course and time.


416.970.3727 Heather or Mark or via email

See description of training below.


Navigation 101


  1. •Reading a 1:50 000 topographical map

  2. •Using an orienteering map

  3. •Using your compass

  4. •Taking a bearing

  5. •Teamwork on your feet

  6. •Eating and Drinking on the go!

  7. •Trekking transition areas

  8. •Team Goals

  9. •Towlines, weight sharing

  10. •Getting to the finish line!


Paddling 101:

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Even if you have done adventure races before this is a must take course! This will be part of the full day crash course.

  1. •Three people in a canoe

  2. •Middle seat designs

  3. •Using your compass and map on the water

  4. •Paddling transitions

  5. •Portaging and water reentry

  6. •Eating while paddling

  7. •Hydration on the water

  8. •Paddle strokes

  9. •Team communication

  10. •Canoe paddles versus kayak paddles

  11. •Some much needed paddling practice!


AR / Mountain biking 101

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This will be offered as part of the full day crash course

  1. •Reading your map while biking

  2. •Actually using your odometer!

  3. •Drafting

  4. •Technical riding

  5. •Eating and drinking on your bike

  6. •Towlines

  7. •Biking transitions

  8. •Bike shoes vs cages vs flat pedals

  9. •Bike safety

  10. •Time in the saddle!




 
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