Almost 100 adventure racing articles

In April this year www.AR.co.za turns 12 years old! In this time the site has accumulated almost 100 articles that discuss many aspects of this sport. Some have been written specifically for the site; others were first published in magazines and then posted online. You'll find these on the AR website by clicking on the 'Articles' link at the top of the site.

Articles in each category are listed mostly chronologically with older articles below and most recent ones at the top of the category.

General adventure racing articles

• All routes lead to... the finish by Lisa de Speville
• The efficient racer by Lisa de Speville
• A fairer view by Lisa de Speville (women in AR)
• Adventures await - step outside (video interview with Lisa de Speville)
• What food should I pack for races by Lisa de Speville
• Adventure is how you plan it by Fritz van der Merwe
• Marvellous microadventures by Lisa de Speville
• What is adventure racing? (VIDEO: Team Merrell Adventure Addicts)
• Finding the time by Lisa de Speville
• Beyond meet and greet by Lisa de Speville
• 10 years young by Lisa de Speville
• The journey counts; the destination motivates by Lisa de Speville
• Good racer in the making by Lisa de Speville
• Women in adventure racing by Lisa de Speville
• AR Admin by Lisa de Speville
• Teamwork by Lisa de Speville
• Embrace the unknown by Lisa de Speville
• Travel bugs: going to international races by Lisa de Speville
• Location, location... by Lisa de Speville
• What to expect at races by Lisa de Speville
• Practical vs Sentimental by Lisa de Speville
• Suitable for novices by Fred Richardson
• Women in AR by Lisa de Speville
• Speed freak-out: sprints vs multiday by Lisa de Speville
• Selecting races by Lisa de Speville
• Refine your race to save time by Lisa de Speville
• Novice plan by Lisa de Speville
• Getting started by Lisa de Speville
• Adventure Racing by Lisa de Speville
• Adventure venture by Lisa de Speville
• What is adventure racing? by Lisa de Speville

Training

• 11 Truths of running endurance by Lisa de Speville
• AR into life by Lisa de Speville
• Trekking decider by Lisa de Speville
• S t r e t c h i n g by Lisa de Speville
• Proprioception and balance by Lisa de Speville
• Running 101 by Lisa de Speville
• Winter training by Lisa de Speville
• Training vs racing by Lisa de Speville
• Training for adventure racing by Lisa de Speville
• Train for adventure by Lisa de Speville

Mountain biking

• MTB in AR by Lisa de Speville
• Bike tow rope system by Lisa de Speville
• Mountain bike setup for girls by Michael Dalby
• Bike brakes by Dylan Morgan (written in the early 2000s)
• Punctures! by Dylan Morgan
• Buying a mountain bike for adventure racing by Dylan Morgan

Paddling

• Paddling, the Cinderella discipline by Lisa de Speville
• Flat water proficiency by Lisa de Speville
• Selecting kayaks for adventure racing by Johan Loots

Navigation

• What compass should I buy for AR? by Lisa de Speville
• 7 Habits of highly effective navigators by Lisa de Speville
• Cunning running by Lisa de Speville
• Buying maps of South Africa by Lisa de Speville
• Navigating on foreign soil by Lisa de Speville
• Check the map by Lisa de Speville

Equipment & gear

• On buying trail shoes by Lisa de Speville
• Make your own mini gaiters by Lisa de Speville
• Gimme shelter by Lisa de Speville
• Headlamps and batteries by Coenraad Pool (written in the early 2000s)
• Short roping by Dylan Morgan
• Choose your weapon: trail shoes by Lisa de Speville
• The AR kit issue by Lisa de Speville
• Basic equipment lists by Lisa de Speville
• Equipment basics by Lisa de Speville
• Pack it up! by Lisa de Speville

Medical

• Friction by Lisa de Speville
• Adventure racing maladies by George Forder (sadly George passed away in early 2012. RIP friend).
• Leptospirosis by Lisa de Speville
• Tick bite fever by Lisa de Speville
• Malaria by Lisa de Speville
• Cholera by Lisa de Speville
• Heat, humidity, dehydration and sunburn by Lisa de Speville
• Enduring energy by Lisa de Speville
• Altitude and ascents by Lisa de Speville
• Foot care for adventure racing by Lisa de Speville
• Fit feet fight by Lisa de Speville
• Sleep monsters by Lisa de Speville
• What is sleep? by Lisa de Speville
• First aid kits by Kurt Terblanche
• Psychology of adventure racing by Greyling Viljoen

Support crews

• Support crews: Introduction by Lisa de Speville
• Pre-start preparation by Lisa de Speville
• Planning and equipment by Lisa de Speville
• Transition area by Lisa de Speville
• Food, glorious food by Lisa de Speville

 Sponsorships

• Seeking sponsors by Max Cluer
• Cost of racing by Lisa de Speville

Rules and guidelines

• The 50-metre rule by William Cairns
• Standard rules and regulations - compiled by Lisa de Speville
• Guidelines for racers and organisers - compiled by Lisa de Speville
• Competence vs responsibility by Lisa de Speville
• AR Rulz by Lisa de Speville