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Do you dream of ditching your suit and briefcase for a set of Raid runners, an altimeter and a hydration pack and exploring nature with mud, sweat and fears? Maybe it's time you took up adventure racing. The biggest question is, with adventure races scattering the calendar like falling leaves in autumn, how do you choose an event right for you? If you're just starting out, a one-day (four- to five-hour) adventure race is the best way to
get into the sport. Attracting both elite and recreational athletes ali ke, these races are designed for all levels of fitness and build solid foundations for people wanting to take on the big stuff further down the road. The Hi-Tec Race Series (www.hi-tec.com) runs ten races across the US between March and October, while Outdoor Athlete Adventure Racing Series (www. OutdoorAthlete.com) and Sea2Summit (www.sea2summitcom) focus on the Midwest and Canada. In New York join urban adventure racers rappelling off the Intrepid, swimming from the Statue of Liberty and climbing the Empire State Building in the NYC Extreme race (www.peak.comJ. If you are hungry for more, test your endurance and teamwork skills in 24- to 36-hour
races. Check out Fog Dog 24-hour Adventure (www.mesp.com)inSantaMonica.CA. Salomon X- Adventure (www.x-adventure.com), and Adventure Xstream (www.gravityplay.com) series in Moab, Vail and Durango. If one day is not enough, go further' Sign up for Beast of the Rockies four four-day event
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