Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: Adventure Racing: The Ultimate Guide by Barry Siff, Liz Caldwell ISBN: 1-884737-90-0 Publisher: Velo Press Pub. Date: May, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Guide Book
Comment: This book has been an invaluable guide and should be considered mandatory reading for both racers and crew.
I've competed in one 24 hour adventure race, crewed for another and am preparing for my 2nd 24 hour race which is a couple of weeks away. The practical advice and suggestions that Barry and Liz present are excellent and have prepared me for what to expect in nearly every facet of my races. I particularly like their section about team dynamics and the importance of racing with people you like.
Adventure racing is not a sport to be taken lightly given the length and duration of races as well as the multiple disciplines involved. Research and education are crucial and this book is an excellent start for all of us budding adventure racers.
Rating: 4
Summary: great pictures
Comment: This was my first Adveture Racing book. I really enjoyed it. I learned some very useful information. My hi-lighter was used quite a bit. The pictures are spectacular! They will be hanging on my bedroom wall soon.
Rating: 4
Summary: Answers the FAQ about Adventure Racing
Comment: Adventure Racing, the Ultimate Guide offers practical advice for adventure athletes. Most questions we had before our first race, and that we've heard asked since then in our adventure racing club are answered here.
How do I eat? What do I pack? What kind of shoes? How do I train? What is a race like?
The questions are answered with their voice of experience but without alot of extra frou-frou 'all about me' inspirational stuff that makes some books by athletes hard to read.
For perspective, Liz and Barry include some gear lists from several large races and the training regimens of top adventure racers.
Don't expect this to be the only book you'll ever need to read to be an adventure racer - but it points you in the right direction so that you can figure out how to focus your education. In other words - it doesn't teach you everything you need to know about navigation, but if gives you some great tips, training advice, and points out things to pay attention to during your education.
I definitely recommend this for new and 'wannabe' adventure racers - not just someone bound for the Eco Challenge but also those with their sites on a 1 or 2 day race. If you were inspired from the couch watching exciting footage of the big races - this is a great start for your adventure.
I found this book to be more practical and answer oriented than Derek Paterson's 'Adventure Racing, Guide to Survival,' although it was good too, but in a story-telling sort of way.
PS: With my friends I started an adventure racing club for us mere mortals who want to be adventure racers. I've completed some shorter races and organized a couple - so, while I'm not an expert, I'm definitely part of the novice target market for this book. Wish they'd written it last year. ;)
 |
Title: The Complete Guide to Adventure Racing by Don Mann, Kara Schaad ISBN: 1578260647 Publisher: Hatherleigh Pr Pub. Date: 15 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
 |
Title: Be Expert with Map and Compass by Bjön Kjellström ISBN: 0020292651 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 10 June, 1994 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
 |
Title: Adventure Racing, Guide to Survival by Derek Paterson ISBN: 0959776915 Publisher: SPORTING ENDEAVOURS Pub. Date: 01 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
 |
Title: Orienteering by Steve Boga, Steven Boga ISBN: 0811728706 Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: March, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
 |
Title: Fixing Your Feet: Prevention & Treatments for Athletes by John Vonhof, John Kozak ISBN: 0965738604 Publisher: Footwork Publications Pub. Date: 01 March, 2000 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
