Instruction & Books
Instruction
Before you go out and crush the competition, you better know what you're doing out there.
With that in mind, we have put together a list of organizations and people (local when possible) who are qualified to instruct or certify you for the various disciplines you would encounter in any race.
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Adelphi University Physiology Lab |
Long Island college that has a lab where, for a price, you can have a complete physiology workup done so you know your max heart rate, anaerobic threshold heart rate, VO2 max, etc. to assist in proper training |
Website where you can search for a qualified nutrionist/dietician for sports related diet issues |
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New England based rock/snow/ice instruction |
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NH based instruction and guide service for climbing (rock/snow/ice) |
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Chris Carmichael's (Lance Armstrong's coach) one-on-one training via internet and phone for adventure racing/cycling/triathlon and ultraendurance stuff |
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NY based canoe instruction & certification tailored for Odyssey Adventure Racing |
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NH based instruction and guide service for climbing (rock/snow/ice) |
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NYC based indoor climbing instruction |
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CT based instruction for kayak and canoe |
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CO based adventure racing school run by Ian Adamson and Robyn Benincasa (from Team Salomon/Eco-Internet) |
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NY based rock/ice climbing instruction |
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NH and NY rock/snow/ice climbing instruction |
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Heidi Skolnik |
NYC based nutrionist specializing in sports nutrition; NY Giants and Mets nutrionist |
NY based orienteering group which you could call and get private instruction on navigation |
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Web site focusing on ultra running but contains lots of relevant topics to adventure racing |
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WVA based adventure racing school |
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St. Lukes Hospital Body Fat Center |
NYC hospital that, for a price, will test you for body fat percentage using the hydrostatic process which is the most accurate way to do it |
Joe Friel's one-on-one training via internet and phone for cycling and triathlon |
Books
To round out your library, NYARA would suggest looking at the following books on training and race skill development and refinement. All of the books except the ones with an "*" can be found on Amazon.com. For the others, type in the book title in a search engine and you should be able to find a place where you can buy the book.
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Adventure Racing |
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Adventure Racing Guide for Survival - Derek Paterson |
Okay, not overly informative |
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The Complete Guide to Adventure Racing - Don Mann |
Best book on the subject |
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Adventure Racing: The Ultimate Guide - Barry Siff, Liz Caldwell |
OK |
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Paddling |
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A Trailside Series Guide Canoeing - Gordon Grant |
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*Solo Canoeing - John Foshee |
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Sea Kayaking Basics - David Harrison |
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Whitewater Rescue Manual: New Techniques for Canoeists, Kayakers and Rafters - Walbridge & Sundmacher |
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Bike/Run |
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High Tech Cycling - Ed Burke |
Not a book on training per se but interesting articles on bike selection, sizing, fit, pedal cadence, nutrition and other stuff |
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The Cyclist's Training Bible - Joel Friel |
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The Mountain Biker's Training Bible - Joel Friel |
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The Triathlete's Training Bible - Joel Friel |
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Navigation |
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*Navigation - Phillips/Phillips/Foley |
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Staying Found - June Fleming |
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Be Expert with Map & Compass - Bjorn Hjellstrom |
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The Essential Wilderness Navigator - David Seidman |
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Climbing/Mountaineering |
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Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills |
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Self Rescue - David Fasulo |
Pretty advanced but has some things that may help out in a rappel or jumar ascent |
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*Technical Handbook for Professional Mountain Guides* - Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and American Mountain Guide Association |
Great book for the techniques that mountaineering and climbing instructors must know |
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The ABC of Avalanche Safety - E. LaChappelle |
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The Illustrated Guide to Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue - Andy Tyson and Mike Clelland |
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Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue : Reading Glaciers, Team Travel, Crevasse Rescue Techniques, Routefinding, Expedition Skills - Andrew Selters |
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First Aid |
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The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook - Isaac |
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Other |
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Fixing Your Feet - John Vonhof |
A must read for any serious adventure racer |
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Optimal Muscle Recovery for Endurance - Ed Burke |
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Dynamics of Nutrition for Maximum Performance - D. Gastelu and Dr. Fred Hatfield |
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