Has anyone noticed all the new 5k Runs that are popping up these days. Running has become more and more popular all across the U.S. Whether its a 5k, 10K, Half Marathon or Full Marathon, the numbers are staggering how many people are participating. Just this weekend, Philadelphia is expecting somewhere in the range of 18,000 runners for the Philly Marathon!! Now its not only running that has been growing in popularity, triathalons have be growing as well.
Now I like running and riding, but I have to say, they can be a little on the boring side. Don't get me wrong, I ran in this year's Philadelphia Half Marathon and it was and incredible event. I've done it three times now and I go more for the atmosphere and energy then anything.
My point is if your into running and riding and are looking for a little something else to spice it up you have to try an ADVENTURE RACE. If this is the first time you've heard of it, don't worry, its probably not the last. Adventure Racing is kind of like a triathalon, but with events that often include trail running, mountain biking, orienteering & canoeing. These races are usually classified by hours rather then distances, so you'll find 4 to 6 hour races, 12 hour races and yes that's right 24 hours races for the clinically insane...you'd be surprised how many have accomplished these. Most importantly, Adventure Races are typically set up for teams, anywhere from 2 person teams to 5...and that makes it fun and interesting.
So I'm more of a 4 - 6 hour racer and have participated in a handful of races over the last 6 years. Each one is a new challenge and none are the same. If you looking for something new and are willing to try I definitely recommend you start searching. While there are many great races all over Southeastern Pennsylvania, I'd recommend checking out www.makebreak.com and tell Butch I sent you. He runs about 5 races a year and they are a blast. I'm always looking to put together teams so if your interested let me know.
Here's one of my latest races with my Team The Lost Boys at Blue Marsh Lake (Just Northwest of Reading Pa)...Wildlands Challenge
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