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pro tips
- Is a teammate lagging behind on a trekking stage? Encourage them to walk 'in your footsteps', right behind you. This keeps them close; they focus on placing their feet in your footsteps so their fatigue is mostly forgotten and; being back with the team, their pace will pick up. A tow rope or lanyard tied to your backpack will help to keep them close too - and you'll find that they probably won't pull much once they get into a rhythm.
- Before each race - yes, before you confirm your team members and entry - discuss your goals and objectives for that race. Is your objective to listen, learn, observe and experience or are you aiming to go as hard as possible to see where you end up. Make sure your objectives are common and agreed upon pre-race. Look at some events for learning and others for racing.
- If you find yourself paddling a sit-on-top kayak at night, in winter, when temperatures are near freezing (or sub-zero!), climb into a heavy duty black garbage bag to protect your legs from ice-cold splashes of water coming off your paddle.
For other useful tips on Adventure Racing, beginner and rabid enthusiast, go to www.ar.co.za
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