Bob

Introduction:

"Hi...recently moved to Cary from Northern VA where I was a member of NV Racing. I was very excited to learn that there was a similar AR training club in the area and I look forward to meeting you all out on the trails and at upcoming ARs"

What's your strongest AR discipline - biking, paddling, trekking, ropes, navigation? Your weakest?

"I am fairly well-rounded in most areas, but excel in trekking, mountain biking, and navigation. Paddling and swimming are probably my weakest events, while I am most looking forward to working on my ropes skills."

Have you participated in an adventure race before? What is interesting to you about AR?

"I participated in Odyssey Sprint ARs, some EX2 events, and the 24 HR Lionheart. My goals for next year are the Odyssey Endorphin Fix and the Pittsfield Challenge - Death Division. I like ARs for the unique challenges and training for the unknown."

Have you learned how to use a compass and map to navigate?

"I learned how to get around while in the Army and am always trying to improve my abilities with a compass, terrain association, route planning, and other advanced navigation techniques. My favorite part of getting lost is thinking I know where I am."

Have you ever mountain biked on a trail at night?

"Mostly at 24 HR Adventure Races and overnight AR Diets....and occasionally when a training session goes too late. Some of my best falls are at night. I usually try to race my bike down the mountain and end up winning :o("

Have you ever reached a point in an adventure (race or not) where getting dirtier/wetter didn't matter any more? Did that feel like despair or freedom?

"I have never met an Adventure Racer who hasn't - it's part of the fun, right? Life is about experiencing it, so BRING IT ON!!! I can only imagine what great explorer's like Shackleton and his crew would think about today's Adventure Races."

Additional information:

"Team Name - Waterlogged Dogwoods"

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• Member of Meetup since September 17, 2007
• Member of this Meetup since September 17, 2007
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