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The episode that took 3 months to make. We did part one in October and finished up after the World Championships. Enjoy my conversation with Avril This Weeks Links Avril's Video of the Race https://vimeo.com/115747762 http://www.arireland.com http://www.facebook.com/teamirishar http://www.twitter.com/teamirishar http://www.hellyhansen.com http://www.leki.comhttp://spin11.com/ http://www.epickayaks.com/http://www.naturalbalancefoods.co.uk/trek/

In this weeks episode we meet Ron Eaglin, racer,director, and promoter of Adventure races in Florida. And I learn that it is harder than you think to race in Florida. As a bonus I don't tell my favorite joke about Ron's home town. This Weeks Links http://flxadventures.com/

Another of the series of episodes with AR World Champions with cool accents. This Weeks Links Team adidas TERREX http://www.teamadidasterrex.com/ Team adidas TERREX Worlds Finish https://vimeo.com/112722530 My Pictures from the 2014 Worlds https://www.flickr.com/photos/77976186@N07/sets/72157649040890608/ Videos from Worlds https://vimeo.com/channels/2014arwc

Jari and I continue a conversation we have been having for 6 weeks. This weeks links Jari's Wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jari_Kirkland US Ski Mountaineering Team http://www.ussma.org/ Team GO/Crested Butte https://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-GO-CB/1428791757349395 Pre Order The Ultra Mindset by Travis Macy http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Mindset-Endurance-Champions-Principles-ebook/dp/B00PWX7T2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418531940&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Ultra+Mindset

Bex is one of the new generation of racers coming from New Zealand. I think the sport is in good hands with people like her. If you want to help support the podcast you can go to Paypal and send a donation to, [email protected]. Thanks. Links Here is my look at AR Worlds http://vimeo.com/113304941

Another Aussie and 4 for 4 with Team Tecnu. Rob talks about worlds and learning to navigate as a new father. This Weeks Links My Videos on Vimeo from the race https://vimeo.com/channels/2014arwc Pictures from the Race https://www.flickr.com/photos/77976186@N07/sets/72157649040890608/ Team Tecnu's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tecnu-Extreme-Adventure-Racing/162254323809953

Maybe the toughest guy in adventure racing? Back to back World titles makes that argument. This weeks links Team Seagate http://www.tenevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=10983

Interviews with Natalie Long, James Galipaeu, Harper Forbes, and Pete Cameron of Team Raid International Gaspesie/x:act NUTRITION powered by Osprey. You ask them how to say it. Oh wait...I all ready did. This weeks links. http://raidintlgaspesie-xactnutrition.blogspot.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Raid-International-Gaspesie-xact-Nutrition-powered-by-Osprey/631878283514665

I didn't know Tom Gibbs before the podcast, but I like him. He got all the metal out of his leg this week so it was time to hear what he had to say. This weeks links. Tom's team https://www.facebook.com/teamadidasterrex My pictures from the NAARS Championships. https://www.flickr.com/photos/77976186@N07/sets/72157648888636571/

It took Pavel and I awhile to find the time and internet connection to record this. The sound is a little funky but Pavel has some cool stories so enjoy This weeks links. Pavel's website http://palonc.org/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/Palonc

JD is a hell of racer and a great dinner companion. I hope to share a meal with him in Ecuador. This weeks links. Adventure Race World Championships http://www.proyectoaventura.com/6_203_home.html?PHPSESSID=406edb3e933b8d7ab4306d79a6cabff1 North American Adventure Race Series Championships http://www.northamericanar.com/#!championship/cubt US Army http://www.army.mil/

Danelle has been a little under the radar for a few years, but never really stopped racing. Find out why she likes "brutal" races. This weeks links Milt's Stop&Eat http://www.miltsstopandeat.com/index.html NAARS Championship http://www.northamericanar.com/#!championship/cubt Unplugged Adventures http://www.unpluggedadventures.net/

Doug is racer from the old school and a race director from the new. It seems to be a good combination. This weeks links. North American Adventure Racing http://www.northamericanar.com/ NAARS Championships http://www.northamericanar.com/#!championship/cubt New Orleans Suspects http://www.neworleanssuspects.com/

Hey! Its me. Phil Liggett, http://youtu.be/7kZ_cUlAVeM?list=UUMVzteMQ5UIBQS2jWsk0yWA

At least I got the right brother this time.30 minutes a week, thats all the training time you need. Now you want to listen. This weeks links Andy's Book http://ultramentalbook.com/ End Racing http://www.endracing.com/ NAARS Championship http://www.northamericanar.com/#!championship/cubt Andy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andrew.magness.5?fref=ts

Team Tecnu's newest racers talk about where they came from and where they are going. And I couldn't get them to throw each other under the bus. This weeks links. Team Tecnu on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tecnu-Extreme-Adventure-Racing/162254323809953 Videos from Cowboy Tough https://vimeo.com/channels/cowboytough2014

This one was really wide ranging. Everything for Itera race to Type 1 Diabetes to the economics of adventure racing. Thanks James. This weeks links Itera Adventure Race http://www.itera.co.uk/ James Run Across England http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liVEO0AgHdY

Adventure racer Chelsea Luttrall isn't a household name... yet. Listen to the episode so you can say, "I knew who she was in 2014" This weeks links Journey Racing's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/journeyracing My look at Untamed New England http://youtu.be/dszIT8yysPs Evergreen Hell. This years bushwacking was worse. http://youtu.be/EsUxoSx_bko

Ho Hum... another nice Canadian who is a great navigator. Bob Miller tells all his secrets for great nav, (Hint,it is doing a lot of it) This weeks Links Wilderness Traverse http://wildernesstraverse.com/ Tecnu finishing at AR Worlds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv7lxFSDtGI&feature=share&list=UUMVzteMQ5UIBQS2jWsk0yWA&index=10

One of the "new" members of Team Tecnu this year Mari has a long career in adventure racing,and the stories to tell. You will have to listen to see if she throws anyone under the bus. This weeks links. Team Tecnu http://tecnuadventureracing.com/ Tecnu Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tecnu-Extreme-Adventure-Racing/162254323809953 WIN a new Alpacka raft http://cops4acause.com/

Alex is a really good racer from Canada with a cool accent. We cover everything else in the show. This weeks links. http://advracers.blogspot.ca/ My ARWC 2103 film http://youtu.be/ATfP4Rnp5s8 Untamed Canada at Worlds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xOUsuHieWU&feature=share&list=UUMVzteMQ5UIBQS2jWsk0yWA&index=8 Untamed New England http://www.untamedne.com/

What needs to be said about Mike. He's is a world class athlete and a really nice guy and has some cool stories This weeks links Out There Packs http://www.outthereusa.com/ Legendary Reviews http://youtu.be/kQAgJhiamoE iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ta-1/id806458953?mt=2

One more in the series of interesting women who are Adventure Racers. Maria is a Russia living and kicking ass in Australia. She comes from a cross country skiing background and now is a multi-sport athlete. And she has a cool accent. Maria's race series. http://adventurejunkie.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=53 Breathe Magazine http://www.breathemag.ca/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/breathemag https://twitter.com/BreatheMag

MERRELL Adventure Addicts Graham "Tweet" bird is another "old school" adventure racer that comes from a water background. This episode talks about paddling crappy kayaks to the problems of racing at altitude. And he is a great dinner companion. Grahams Links Merrell Adventure Addicts - http://advaddicts.co.za/ Merrell Adventure Addicts Twitter - @MerrellAdvAdd Merrell Adventure Addicts FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/MerrellAdventureAddicts Graham Bird Twitter - @GrahamTweetBird

Everything from caving in Wales to adventure racing in Wyoming is on this episode. Mark Harris is on of the race directors for Rev3, one of the largest race organizers in the US. Mark has a few secrets from the upcoming Cowboy Tough Adventure Race coming in July We have a new "contest" call and leave a really great AR story and we will send you a surprise package with some goodies from Untamed New England and other cool stuff. Call 605-939-0576 or randy.ericksen on Skype and leave a message with your story. This weeks links Cowboy Tough http://www.rev3adventure.com/race/rev3cowboytough/ Videos from the 2013 Cowboy Tough https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=vb.148981488476263&type=2

Mark Lattanzi has been one of the top American adventure racers for many years. He has brought many new racers into the family and now is helping more racers with his navigation for adventure racers website. Plus he throws JD under the bus a little. The first person who can connect this weeks closing song with a band from the 60's will win a T shirt from Untamed New England and some sweet DVDs from me Marks website http://www.marklattanzi.com/advRace/index.html Navigation Tips http://www.navigationtips.com/wordpress/ Team Leki at the AR World Championships http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs6l22muoE8&feature=share&list=UUMVzteMQ5UIBQS2jWsk0yWA&index=5 Untamed New England 2010 http://youtu.be/EsUxoSx_bko

Simply a conversation with todays best adventure racer, Nathan Fa'avae. We talk about how he got into the sport, course design, and what really happened in Costa Rica. With the most iconic racer in the world I had to pick the most iconic song I could. Enjoy. We have a new "contest" call and leave a really great AR story and we will send you a surprise package with some goodies from Untamed New England and other cool stuff. Call 605-939-0576 or randy.ericksen on Skype and leave a message with your story. Nathan's website http://www.tenevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=11000 Team Seagate http://www.tenevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=22970 Nathan at the 2013 ARWC in Costa Rica mid camp http://youtu.be/tbU-_thDGRM

Two big thumbs up for this episode with photographer Chris Radcliffe. Even if he shoots with the wrong camera his stories of covering Patagonia and going to Nepal to film make him OK in my book. Chris' website http://www.chrisradcliffephotography.com/ Appalachian Mountain Club http://www.outdoors.org/ Cowboy Tough Day 1 http://youtu.be/q44BMTt_9zo

A nice long chat with one of my favorite Canadians about AR, Rogaines, and being a female navigator. Countries mentioned. US, Canada, Argentina, Switzerland, Costa Rica, and New Zealand.Plus Barb tells the story of my favorite piece of video from racing. Todays Links. The Discussion. https://vimeo.com/29901661 The Appalachian Mountain Club http://www.outdoors.org/ Untamed New England Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UntamedNE

In the first real episode I sit down with my wife Paulette Kirby and talk about her adventure racing experiences, where the Chile dog came from, her injury, and what she has planned for the future. Links for this episode, Chiles Story. http://youtu.be/IeXY_rVDkBQ Before the Dawn. http://youtu.be/36zvcV4jfBE PAK Rescue http://youtu.be/NreOYbI-FYc This weeks music is "Lakota Jam" by Mike Reardon http://www.mikereardonmusic.com/

Welcome to the first episode of the TA1 podcast. This is just a short show talking about what the podcast is about and a little about who I am.