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| Happy bunch of Adventure Racers! |
In order to be happy healthy and
able to function well in society we all need to have a sense of positive well-being. When we participate in adventure racing we
develop social, emotional, intellectual, and physical skills which assist us
and help us cope with all that our modern ever changing world throws at us.
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| Lifestyle with rewards |
Social:- We mix with people who love the
outdoors, the environment and have a passion for maintain a healthy active
lifestyle, in a natural environment. We learn the importance of team work, and
how team dynamics, teamwork, and communication plays an important role in
achieving goals.
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| Paddling is a very social outdoor activity |
Emotional:- In training and races we test
ourselves and as a team we go through
highs and lows and learn how we cope and be resilient in these situations. More importantly we learn
how to work together to help and support each other and how we can to lift each
other up high when we are down.
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| Towing a team mate on the bike |
Intellectual:- In training and racing we develop
skills in navigation, planning, strategy, decision making, and we use these
skills to get ourselves through courses in challenging situations. Through
reading and analysing maps, map data, course notes and instructions we are
always critically analysing and thinking. Following an event we find ourselves
evaluating performance, comparing and contrasting, routes, strategy and
decisions keeping our brains active.
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| Navigation planning and strategy |
Physical:- We get to develop physical skills
in the outdoors where we can breathe in fresh air and get the opportunity to
visit some of the most spectacular places that mother nature has created on this
earth, in our local area and throughout Australia and the world. Through the
basic skills of trekking/mountain biking and paddling and the associated
training the 11 components of fitness for health and sport can be trained and
maintained.
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| Learning new physical skills in the outdoors |
So when someone asks you ……What is
the point of adventure racing? – or Why do you love adventure racing? or Why
should our company put a team in an adventure race? Well you have some pretty
good reasons right here!
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| Unexpected challenge |
For me personally:- I just love the
variety that nature provides, the sense of satisfaction and achievement you get
through racing as a team as opposed to solo,
So if you are looking for a healthier happier lifestyle with less stress and more leisure, or if you are searching for a new set of goals or challenges for 2014, why not consider entering an adventure race. Tri Adventure will be conducting an Adventure Racing Skills Clinic early in the new year, as well as regular sessions with our Tri Adventure group, to help you prepare for your next adventure......maybe we will see you out there!
Kim Beckinsale – Tri Adventure Coach
30 December 2013
