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.
Organization |
Instruction offered |
Adelphi University Physiology Lab
Bob Otto, phone: (516) 877-4276 |
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 |
American Dietetic Association |
Website where you can search for a qualified nutrionist/dietician for sports related diet issues |
Appalachian Mountain Club |
New England based rock/snow/ice instruction |
Bartlett Backcountry Adventures |
NH based instruction and guide service for climbing (rock/snow/ice) |
Carmichael Training Systems |
Chris Carmichael's (Lance Armstrong's coach) one-on-one training via internet and phone for adventure racing/cycling/triathlon and ultraendurance stuff |
Champaign Canoeing |
NY based canoe instruction & certification tailored for Odyssey Adventure Racing |
Chauvin Guides International |
NH based instruction and guide service for climbing (rock/snow/ice) |
Chelsea Piers Climbing |
NYC based indoor climbing instruction |
Clarke Outdoors |
CT based instruction for kayak and canoe |
Colorado Athletic Training |
CO based adventure racing school run by Ian Adamson and Robyn Benincasa (from Team Salomon/Eco-Internet) |
Diamond Sports |
NY based rock/ice climbing instruction |
Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School |
NH and NY rock/snow/ice climbing instruction |
Heidi Skolnik
Phone: (212) 606-1345 |
NYC based nutrionist specializing in sports nutrition; NY Giants and Mets nutrionist |
Hudson Valley Orienteering |
NY based orienteering group which you could call and get private instruction on navigation |
Kevin Sayer's Ultra Running Source |
Web site focusing on ultra running but contains lots of relevant topics to adventure racing |
Odyssey Adventure Racing Academy |
WVA based adventure racing school |
St. Lukes Hospital Body Fat Center
Phone: (212) 523-4194 |
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 |
Ultrafit Associates |
Joe Friel's one-on-one training via internet and phone for cycling and triathlon |
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.
Title & Author |
Comments |
Adventure Racing |
Adventure Racing Guide for Survival - Derek Paterson |
Okay, not overly informative |
The Complete Guide to Adventure Racing - Don Mann |
Best book on the subject |
Adventure Racing: The Ultimate Guide - Barry Siff, Liz Caldwell |
OK |
Paddling |
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 |
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 |
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 |
*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 |
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 |
*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 |
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 |
The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook - Isaac |
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Other |
Fixing Your Feet - John Vonhof |
A must read for any serious adventure racer |
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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Magazines |
Adventure World Magazine |
Breathe Magazine |
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Know any good books that aren't mentioned here? Like to add your comments to this list? Please send us details.
