The Checkpoint

United States Adventure Racing Association
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The Checkpoint

A collaboration between The United States Adventure Racing Association and The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast, The Checkpoint is there for every adventure racer with guidance and advice, and serves to highlight the work of our race directors from across the country. Visit us at www.usara.com

Episodes

  1. DEC 2

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

    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 a variety of 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 23m

  2. OCT 14

    USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 7 - Podcast Host Brent Freedland Introduces The Two Rivers AR, and Talks Nutritional Strategies for Racing and Life with Jen Segger and Jill Mooney

    Welcome to Episode 7 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent introduces the Two Rivers Adventure Race. A Rootstock Racing event, Two Rivers is the ARWS North American Championship Race with the winning team earning a free spot to the 2025 ARWS World Championship in British Columbia. Brent then speaks with Jen Segger and Jill Mooney about their partnership around nutritional strategies for adventure racers and all athletes. They go deep into the science of the stomach, how to avoid a 'sloshy gut,' and what good food choices look like. This is a great episode for anyone looking to nail their nutrition. Thanks to Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast 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! Shownotes: https://www.jensegger.com/ https://barrultra.com/nutrition-with-jill/ www.rootstockracing.com https://www.usara.com/ www.ardarkzone.com

    1h 4m

  3. AUG 29

    USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 6 - Allen Wagner of Broad Run Off Road Racing, and Tray Farrar & Stephanie Ross Talk of Past National Championships And Their Enduring Legacy

    Welcome to Episode 6 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent speaks with Allen Wagner of Broad Run Off Road Racing about his upcoming Fall Foliage Adventure Race. An increasingly popular race, the Fall Foliage is a great race for beginners and veterans alike. Our second segment is a deep dive into past USARA National Championships with Stephanie Ross and Tray Farrar. Packed with stories, adventures, and the challenges of presenting a national championship, this episode is a great way to prepare for next month's USARA National Championship Race in Snowshoe, West Virginia. Thanks to Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast 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! Shownotes: https://www.usara.com/ www.ardarkzone.com

    1h 36m

  4. JUN 29

    USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 5 - Doug and Jen from No Complaints have no complaints, plus RD's Paul Ryan from Texas Pride and Tom Martin from GMARA

    Welcome to Episode 5 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent speaks with Doug Ritzert and Jen DeBruyn from No Complaints about their experience, approach to the sport, and strong team dynamics. Following our first segment, Texas Pride RD Paul Ryan speaks about the Chisholm Trail AR followed by Tom Martin of GMARA's The Hard Fall. This episode is packed with advice, information, and folks who love AR and are delighted to share it with you. Thanks to Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone Podcast for his assistance with hosting duties. 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! Shownotes: https://www.usara.com/ https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Kopperl/ChisholmTrailAdventureRace https://www.gmara.org/races/hardfall/ www.ardarkzone.com

    1h 16m

  5. MAY 20

    USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 4 - Steve and Amber Own The Night, plus Gold Rush AR and Strong Machine AR Race Directors

    Welcome to Episode 4 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent speaks with Amber Dolphin and Steve Moechnig about their racing, teamwork, leveling up, and how they strategize for night navigation. Following our first segment, Jameson and Catherine from Gold Rush Adventure Adventure Racing talk about their upcoming race, and the episode closes with Cliff White of Strong Machine Adventure Racing as he and Brent discuss sea kayaking, and making oysters available to small children. This episode has something for everyone! Thanks to Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone Podcast as he lends an assist with hosting duties. 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! Shownotes: https://www.usara.com/ https://www.goldrushadventureracing.com/ https://www.strongmachinear.com/ www.ardarkzone.com

    1h 31m

  6. APR 21

    USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 3 - BRF Barf Racing goes deep, plus the Never Summer and Rainier Raid Race Directors

    Welcome to Episode 3 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent goes deep with BRF Barf Racing (Next stop, Smoothie King!), and speaks with RD Katie Ferrington of the Never Summer AR and Jason Magness of the Rainier Raid AR. All three segments have something for everyone. Thanks to Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone Podcast as he lends an assist with hosting duties. 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! Shownotes: https://www.facebook.com/BRF.Podcast/ https://rockymountainadventureseries.com/never-summer-24hr/ https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=113068 www.ardarkzone.com

    1h 33m

  7. MAR 29

    USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 2 - The Teton Ogre, The Stubborn Mule, and Racer Anna Stewart Who Is Neither.

    Welcome to Episode 2 (Kinda 2.5) of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent learns all about The Teton Ogre AR, The Stubborn Mule AR, and has a longer interview with racer Anna Stewart (whose enthusiasm could fuel a rocketship). Unlike Episode 1 in which Brent needed an assist from Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone Podcast, he takes care of this one solo and does a great job with all of it. Thank you for stopping by The Checkpoint. Don't stay here too long. There's training and racing to get to! Shownotes: https://www.usara.com/ https://tetonogre.com/ https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/WI/Cable/StubbornMuleAdventureRace www.ardarkzone.com

    1h 26m

  8. MAR 17

    USARA's The Checkpoint: Flash Episode - Championship team Mountain Designs Wild Women and the Women of AR

    Welcome to a special Flash Episode of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. Episode 2 is right around the corner, but before that here comes a new episode with the record-setting Mountain Designs Wild Women Team: Champions of The Legend Expedition Race in Australia. Brent Freedlan begins by interviewing Steph Ross, Kit Vreeland, and Ashley Eaton to open the episode. The second segment is a long and comprehensive interview by Steph Ross of the Mountain Designs Wild Women (with a little Abby Perkiss thrown in there as well). The Checkpoint is happy to interrupt their regular programming to shine a spotlight on the AR's newest champions, the work being done by Steph Ross and the Women of AR, and Kit Vreeland and Ashley Eaton's success at the 2023 USARA Nationals. Enjoy! Shownotes: https://www.usara.com/ https://www.wldnco.com/24-hour-to-6-day-events/legend-expd https://www.blogger.com/profile/11710981965297924946 https://sportzhub.com/article/historic-win-for-mountain-designs-wild-women-team-at-legend-xpd-australia.html https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dark-zone-an-adventure-racing-podcast/id1578529221?i=1000647735469

    1h 46m

  9. FEB 10

    USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 1 - Two RD's and a PT Walk Into A Podcast

    Welcome to Episode 1 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. Join Brent Freedland (with a little help from Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast) as he interviews race directors from across the U.S. Thank you to Brian for his longform interview of PT Dr. Karyn Dulaney as she breaks down how adventure racers can, well, not break down by taking care of themselves in a variety of ways. Thank you for stopping by The Checkpoint. Don't stay here too long. There's training and racing to get to! Shownotes: https://www.usara.com/ https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/MO/Eminence/TheBerrymanAdventure https://www.dinoseries.com/

    1 hr
  • 9 Episodes

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A collaboration between The United States Adventure Racing Association and The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast, The Checkpoint is there for every adventure racer with guidance and advice, and serves to highlight the work of our race directors from across the country. Visit us at www.usara.com

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    United States Adventure Racing Association
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  • Episodes
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