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May 29, 2006
FYI--AR Yahoo! Groups
The following are some AR-related Yahoo! Groups that are worth joining. Simply go to http://groups.yahoo.com/ and search for each. This will tell you more about each group. The rest is easy!
AdventureRacers
This is an Adventure Racing (AR) Environment to discuss Adventure Racing in the US and abroad. Subject matter is on: Upcoming races, Purchase or selling of equipment, Gear Review and selection, Gear Retailers, Race nutrition, Racing stories, Locate a race partner or team for an upcoming race, Racing strategy, Team Dynamics, or general information in the AR world. Enjoy the site and good racing.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/AdventureRacers/
AdventureRacingOrienteering
Adventure Racing and Orienteering disscussion group is to develop the orienteering portion of adventure venture racing by co-operative establishment of standards, training, and recreational events. To join this group, one must give a reason for joining MLC.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AdventureRacingOrienteering/
baar
The Bay Area Adventure Racing list is for anyone in the San Francisco Bay Area interested in the sport of adventure racing. The intent of this list is to facilitate team forming, share training information, and encourage the promotion of the sport specifically for folks located near the SF bay.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/baar/
baoc
The Bay Area Orienteering Club runs events for map and compass navigation in the San Francisco Bay Area. This mailing list is used by the club to plan future events, discuss results from recent events, and discuss the sport of orienteering in general. More information and schedules can be found on the BAOC web site at http://www.baoc.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/baoc/
BAOC_events
The Bay Area Orienteering Club runs events for map and compass navigation in the San Francisco Bay Area. This Yahoo! group is used by the club once a month to distribute information about upcoming events. More information about the Bay Area Orienteering Club (BAOC) and its events, and about orienteering in general, can be found on the BAOC web site (www.baoc.org).
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BAOC_events/
Bay_Area_Running
This club is an informal information exchange area for runners in and around the Bay Area in California. Places to run, trail conditions, race critiques, training techniques, and area training programs can be discussed here.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bay_Area_Running/
BeyondAdventure
Want a free newsletter about adventure racing. This list is for the website Beyond Adventure Sports, (http://www.beyondadventure.com)where you will find calendars and resources on this new sport.
Has adventure sport ever enlightened you BEYOND yourself?
While pursuing a physical adventure, have you ever transcended the moment, place, activity, or yourself? This is a list for the inner athlete, the pursuit of "the zone". New sports such as adventure racing, and expedition competitions provide the medium for these endeavors. Send in your articles about adventure racing, and if approved, will be published in the newsletter.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BeyondAdventure/
Caaralist
This list is for members of the Chicago Area Adventure Racing Association. Use this list to discuss training events and places, gear, races, network, and more. Please use this list for Adventure Racing related topics only and please limit any commercial posts.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/caaralist/
Ultra_endurancelist
A public forum for all ultra-endurance athletes to discuss all facets of training, diet, nutritional supplements and
fuel sources. Endurance athletes such as roadies, ultra cyclists, ultrarunners, marathon runners, triathletes from sprint to double iron distance, nordic skiers, mountain bikers and adventure racers will be welcome to post.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ultra-endurancelist/
MinnesotaAR
"How do I get started in Adventure Racing?"
If you live in the Minnesota/Wisconsin/Iowa area and would like to get involved in Adventure Racing, we can help. We are dedicated to growing the sport of AR in the upper Midwest. Join us in our various training events and social gatherings or just ask questions of the group.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MinnesotaAR/
NewEnglandAR
The New England Adventure Racing Association was formed to foster the sport of adventure racing in the region and beyond. We offer novice and experienced racers the information, community, and skills they need to enjoy and succeed in the greatest sport on earth. The NEARA discussion group is open for discussion on AR topics. Ask questions, arrange training outings, find teammates, and discuss anything related to AR.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/NewEnglandAR/
NYARA
The New York Adventure Racing Association (NYARA) is a not-for-profit organization working to promote, organize, and foster adventure racing and racers in our surrounding area, the United States and in International competition. Our mission is: - To promote adventure racing in the north eastern US - To join individuals with similar or complementary skills into teams - To offer formal and informal group and team training sessions and educational clinics
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/NYARA/
phillyadventureracing
Philly Adventure Racing Newsgroup A forum to communicate about Adventure Racing and related Multi-sport material. Feel free to post any AR messages. Other notable features: Consider checking out the group calendar. Members are free to post any races that they have heard about or plan on doing. This includes road races, adventure races, triathlons or group trainings. Also check out the Photo section for pictures from races members have raced. Feel free to post pictures of your team.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/phillyadventureracing/
saar
For the Adventure racing population in the Sacramento Ca. area
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/saar/
scarabs
Southern California Adventure Racing Buddies (SCARAB) is a club for Southern California adventure racers of all levels to meet teammates, train together and exchange the latest tips, techniques and event schedules. With over 2,600 members, SCARAB is the largest adventure racing club in the world, and the best resource for Southern Californians interested in adventure racing, from sprint to expedition races. Also, find teammates with the SCARAB Teammate Finder -- just click on the word "Database" in the column on the left. Visit our website at www.arbuddies.com.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/scarabs/
SFTriClub
The San Francisco Triathlon Club, founded in 2001.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/SFTriClub/
SouthBayAR
South Bay Adventure Racers - SoBar - is a AR club for anyone with an interest in adventure racing in the South Bay Area, CA and the surrounding areas. In no way is it the groups intentions to exclude anyone from other regions. This is a forum to share ideas, race information, find teammates, etc on Adventure Racing. Questions and/or announcements are encouraged.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthBayAR/
Triathlete
Information about the triathlon world via Triathlete.com. Site information as well as general triathlon-related info.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Triathlete/
USAdventureRacing
United States Adventure Racing.
The aim of this list is to bring together like- minded athletes who are interested in Adventure Racing.
Topics include finding teammates and workout partners, workout programs, gear selection, race nutrition, upcoming races, past race experiences, psychology. Mailing list subscribers are encouraged to e-mail questions and answers relative to adventure racing only.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/USAdventureRacing/
WriststopTrainers
All about the running and cycling speed and distance aspects of all kinds of Wriststop Personal Trainers (like the SUUNTO t6 wristop, POLAR S625X wristtop, NIKE triax elite, GARMIN forerunner 301, TIMEX bodylink,...). Also other comparison data is welcome (OwnIndex - workout VO2max, OvertrainingTest - EPOCtraininglevel, ...).
It is not the aim to compete with other excellent fora dedicated to all aspects of these personal trainers.
This forum starts where a comparison of the (technical) specifications provided by the manufacturers stop. Here you can share your evaluation files and comparison data.
Items covered: Working principles, features, real life behavior, best practices, bugs, workarounds, comparison tests, strengths and weaknesses, ...
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WriststopTrainers/
Posted by Brian at May 29, 2006 08:58 PM
