Adventure Racing

Well, I lived. My epic weekend — a 12-hour adventure race on Saturday, then a marathon on Sunday — went pretty much as planned. Both…

I’m likely in over my head this weekend: At 1 p.m. this afternoon I’m heading to North Dakota to race in the state’s first-ever adventure…

Down-river transit during the Primal Quest adventure race will be accomplished in two ways: In a traditional tandem kayak as well as on a not-so-traditional…

To prepare for a long haul, I’ve outfitted my mountain bike with lights, bags and components that will — hopefully — get me through the…

Say a prayer for the Gear Junkie. By the time many of you read this, I will be off into the wild yonder of the…

To borrow an old line, the best-laid plans of mice and (Iron)men often go awry. Thus was my case with Ironman Wisconsin, an event for…

The final leg of an Ironman triathlon — a painful 26.2-mile marathon run — is undoubtedly the most loathsome and horrific portion of the race.…

The second leg of an Ironman triathlon is a grueling bike segment that stretches on and on for 112 miles. Top-end cycling equipment is a…

My feet may never forgive me for the past two years. Three marathons, ten adventure races, a triathlon, several mountain climbs and hundreds of hours…

Mandatory Gear’s slogan is “ounces equal minutes,” meaning the lighter you are the faster you’ll be on the trail. The company, which focuses on gear…

When a waterproof bag has been used by the U.S. government for Anthrax containment, you can probably trust it to keep your map dry on…