What's in your kit bag?
During many adventure events, you have things to keep you going for a day at a time. These events can be tough, or at least make you hungry, so you need to be prepared. So, what should you remember?
Training
- All (44)
- TRIATHLON (8)
- Tri Kit (5)
- Tri Training & Technique (2)
- Tri Food & Hydration (1)
- SWIM (9)
- Swim Kit (2)
- Swim Training & Technique (5)
- Swim Food & Hydration (2)
- ADVENTURE (10)
- Adventure Kit (4)
- Adventure Training & Technique (4)
- Adventure Food & Hydration (1)
- RUN (7)
- Run Kit (2)
- Run Training & Technique (4)
- Run Food & Hydration (1)
- SPECTATING (6)
- BEAUTIFUL PLACES (4)
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Shoes that fit and grip
Shoes with a bit of grip for the off road sections of a course can help. Tread is a really important factor, so read on to see what footwear Bruce Duncan recommends.
What type of bike is best?
As with many sports, there is a lot of kit involved, and adventure activities are no exception. There are different types of bike for different terrains. Learn more here with Bruce Duncan, to decide which bike is best for you and your course.
Make sure your bike's fit and healthy
Make sure your bike's had a health check before your challenge. Also, it is important that you know your bike, and how to fix a puncture.
Check your bike is the right size, the brakes work, the tyre pressure's good, and that you don't have any punctures. Sometimes punctures are inevitable, however. Watch here for Bruce Duncan's advice on how to try to avoid a mountain bike puncture.
Get on your bike!
Mountain biking is a key element of adventure racing. Technique is key. Read on for some key advice from one of the UK's top adventure racers, Bruce Duncan.
You need to keep balanced...
Get in the boat!
The kayak sections of an adventure section may be quite short. But your back might take the strain after a long cycle, so make sure you do some training.
Rain? Train.
The rain can provide a good excuse for not going out training... it is really is important. Read on to find out why.
Train for transitions. Don't let jelly legs set in.
You run, you kayak, you bike. So far your training's going to plan. But what about the bits in between? The all-important transitions. You'll need to practise these too, so your body gets used to switching from one set of muscles to another and doesn't get too tired. And what else?
What should you eat? Bruce Duncan's adventure racing diet
As a professional adventure racer, it is important for Bruce Duncan to have a particular diet that reflects his lifestyle, and level of training. Below, you can find out what Bruce tends to eat during training, the night before a race, during a race, and most importantly his favourite meal!
Your rucksack is your fridge!
No one can survive on energy bars alone (and your tummy won't thank you for it if you do). It is important to think about what you will be eating during a race - read on to get some ideas.
Think about your average day at work, and what you eat while you're sitting at your desk: a sandwich, a couple of biscuits, a packet of crisps, a banana? You'll need to eat this and more during a race.
