The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast

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The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast

The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast welcomes you to our world. Come hear from racers, race directors, fans of AR, and everyone in between. The podcast's out there, you pick it up, it's yours, you don't, I got no sympathy for you. (as inspired by Glengarry Glenn Ross)

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 114: ITERA's Paul McGreal: Like Having An Old Friend Over For A Cup of Tea

    We’re thrilled to welcome Paul McGreal of Durty Adventures to TDZ! As the Race Director behind the legendary ITERA race, Paul dives into the exciting return of this epic 5-day adventure, the timeless allure of AR, and the life lessons we pick up while navigating through the wild. Paul’s been a longtime friend of TDZ, and having him on the show felt like sharing a warm, virtual cup of tea with a longtime mate. This mid-winter episode is the perfect boost to keep your training spirits high and get you dreaming about the season ahead! Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please like, click, and subscribe on your streaming platform of choice. This helps spread the word about Adventure Racing and TDZ's role in elevating the sport. Remember - You Keep Racing, and We'll Keep Talking! Show notes: https://itera.co.uk/ https://arworldseries.com/ Sponsor Links: https://www.ascendathletics.org/ https://www.wildernesstraverse.com/

    1h 2m

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Crosspost Alert! - USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 9 - Anti-Doping Education and Adventure Racing with Alyssa Godesky

    TDZ is happy to support The Checkpoint, presented by the United States Adventure Racing Association, through this crosspost of Episode #9. Thank you for listening and for supporting USARA. Episode Details Below: Welcome to Episode 9 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent discusses doping, supplements, sleep, caffeine, and all the things that the adventure racer should consider around these topics. As a successful endurance athlete and coach, Alyssa offers perspective and consideration, and brings illumination to a complex topic. Thank you to her for stopping by The Checkpoint. Guest Link: Alyssa Godesky - https://www.alyssagodesky.com/ Featured USARA Races: Mission Adventure Race 18 hrs.: https://www.dinoseries.com/mission-18-hour-race/ Chisholm Trail Adventure Race 24 hrs: https://www.texasprideracing.org/basic-01 Shownotes: USARA: https://www.usara.com/anti-doping USADA: https://www.usada.org/ Global Dro (medications): https://www.globaldro.com/Home NSF: Certified for Sport (supplements): https://www.nsfsport.com/index.php IV Infusions: https://www.usada.org/athlete-advisory/iv-infusions-explanatory-note/ Substance Profile-Inhaled Medications: https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/education/what-athletes-need-to-know-about-inhaled-medications/ TUE Exemption Policy: https://www.usada.org/wp-content/uploads/USADA_TUE_Policy.pdf Thanks to Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast (www.ardarkzone.com) for his assistance. Be sure to visit the United States Adventure Racing Association at www.usara.com Thank you for stopping by The Checkpoint. Don't stay here too long. There's training and racing to get to!

    1h 13m

  3. JAN 13

    Episode 113: Rootstock Racing and The Return of the Endless Mountains Adventure Race: Les Verd Monts

    Abby Perkiss and Brent Freedland of Rootstock Racing join TDZ to discuss the 3rd edition of The Endless Mountains Adventure Race: Les Verd Monts. Shifting from Pennsylvania to Vermont for this edition, Abby and Brent discuss the course, race travel logistics, training, teamwork, and just enough beta to whet a racer's appetite. Great training fuel for the Northern Hemisphere winter, listeners will be treated to a strong introduction to Expedition-distance races and how teams can succeed. Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please like, click, and subscribe on your streaming platform of choice. This helps spread the word about Adventure Racing and TDZ's role in elevating the sport. Remember - You Keep Racing, and we'll Keep Talking! Show notes: www.endlessmountainsar.com https://arworldseries.com/ Sponsor Links: https://www.ascendathletics.org/ https://www.thecerberusrace.com/ www.thearschool.com

    56 min

  4. JAN 2

    Episode 112: Kim and Joel Ford: Racers Who Adventure! Their Journey on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

    Kim and Joel Ford recount their 40+ days and 700+ miles on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in the Northeast United States. Preparation, gear, teamwork, and battling the bugs were all part of the adventure, and they brought it to us in vivid detail. We'll let them tell you the story about their new/borrowed tent, but suffice it to say that people are kind and wonderful. This episode is adventure fuel if there ever was one. Enjoy! Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please like, click, and subscribe on your streaming platform of choice. This helps spread the word about Adventure Racing and TDZ's role in elevating the sport. Remember - You Keep Racing, and we'll Keep Talking! Shownotes: https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org https://www.mississippispeedrecord.com/ Sponsor Links: https://www.ascendathletics.org/ https://www.thecerberusrace.com/ www.thearschool.com

    53 min

  5. 12/27/2024

    Episode 111: Scott Balhatchet - Starting his AR Career With a 48-Hour Race: Welcome to the Deep End of the Pool

    Australian adventure racer Scott Balhatchet recounts his first race experience at Chris Dixon's Mountain Designs GeoQuest 48-hour Adventure Race. Scott was on his couch minding his own business when a friend's phone call came in, and it was time to give AR a go. Thank you to Scott as he walks us through his (lack of) formal preparation, communication with his teammates, overcoming in-race adversity, and what he learned from the race. Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please like, click, and subscribe on your streaming platform of choice. This helps spread the word about Adventure Racing and TDZ's role in elevating the sport. Remember - You Keep Racing, and we'll Keep Talking! Shownotes: https://www.geoquest.com.au/ Sponsor Links: https://www.ascendathletics.org/ https://www.thecerberusrace.com/ www.thearschool.com

    1h 6m

  6. 12/18/2024

    Crosspost Alert! - USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 8 - Cold Weather Adventure Racing and Training with Andrea Larson

    TDZ is happy to support The Checkpoint, presented by the United States Adventure Racing Association, through this crosspost of Episode #8. Thank you for listening and for supporting USARA. Episode Details Below: Welcome to Episode 8 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent interviews Andrea Larson of Ironbull and Rib Mountain Racing about cold-weather racing and training. They discuss various strategies, and Brent closes out the episode by emphasizing cold-weather safety strategies. This is a must-listen episode for all racers entering the winter months. Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge - https://www.ribmountainadventurechallenge.com/ Ironbull - https://www.ironbull.org/ Rootstock Racing - www.rootstockracing.com Upcoming USARA races featured in this episode: Raid The Rock - https://www.raidtherock.com/ Shenandoah Epic - https://www.adventureenablers.com/ Thanks to Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast (www.ardarkzone.com) for his assistance. Be sure to visit the United States Adventure Racing Association at www.usara.com Thank you for stopping by The Checkpoint. Don't stay here too long. There's training and racing to get to!

    1h 24m

  7. 12/04/2024

    Episode 110: Flash Episode from the 2024 ARWC with World Champions 400Team joined by RD Santiago Lopez

    Just hours after winning the ARWS 2024 World Championship, thank you to ARWS 2024 World Champions Team400 - Sébastien Raichon, Sandrine Berange, Adrien Lhermet, and Benjamin Fayety - along with Race Director Santiago Lopez for coming onto this special flash episode of The Dark Zone. Hear as they overcame adversity, worked together, and ultimately captured the world championship. Thank you for being a listener. If you like what you hear, please like, click, and subscribe on your streaming platform of choice. This helps spread the word about Adventure Racing and TDZ's role in helping elevate the sport. Remember - You Keep Racing, and we'll Keep Talking! Shownotes: https://arworldseries.com/ https://live.enabledtracking.com/ARWC2024/ https://proyectoaventura.com/site/13/livearwc24 Sponsor Links: https://www.ascendathletics.org/ https://www.thearschool.com/

    41 min

  8. 11/30/2024

    Episode 109: The 2024 ARWS World Championship Race Course Reveal with RD Santiago Lopez

    Thank you to Race Director Santiago Lopez for coming onto the show to reveal and discuss the 2024 ARWS World Championship Race Course. This conversation is being released at the very start of the race so that fans, dotwatchers, and at-home teammates can get a sense of this challenging and rugged race course. See the tracking link below. Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please like, click, and subscribe on your streaming platform of choice. This helps spread the word about Adventure Racing and TDZ's role in elevating the sport. Remember - You Keep Racing, and we'll Keep Talking! Shownotes: TRACKING LINK - https://live.enabledtracking.com/ARWC2024/ https://www.arworldseries.com/races/huairasinchi-arwc-2024-ecuador https://proyectoaventura.com/public/site/13/home_arwc24 Sponsor Links: https://www.ascendathletics.org/ https://www.thearschool.com/

    40 min
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The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast welcomes you to our world. Come hear from racers, race directors, fans of AR, and everyone in between. The podcast's out there, you pick it up, it's yours, you don't, I got no sympathy for you. (as inspired by Glengarry Glenn Ross)

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