XTERRA EX2: All Photos Now Online!
Posted on 07/15/08 2:11 PM| by Will
From Jim Harman @ EX2 Adventures:
XTERRA EX2 - Battle at Rocky Gap!
Beautiful Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, MD was host this past Sunday to the fifth annual XTERRA EX2 Off-Road Triathlon. Over 300 solo and relay racers battled it out through .75 miles of swimming, 14 miles of mountain biking, and 5 miles of trail running. With its clear mountain lake, demanding trail network, and fantastic amenities, Rocky Gap offered the perfect venue for a super fun weekend and a great day of XTERRA action!
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From Primal Quest:
Primal Quest® is an environmentally friendly, ecologically aware wilderness Expedition Adventure Race. Teams of experienced back country adventure athletes journey across expansive terrain using only a map, a compass and combined skills. Successfully finishing requires much more than stamina and mental fortitude. It requires selfless teamwork, spirit and absolute determination. Only co-ed teams of four are permitted to race. Team members are required to travel together at all times and must finish together in order to be officially ranked. Over $100,000 in Cash and Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams.
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On June 15th, I’ll be heading west to Montana to cover the Primal Quest 2008 Expedition Adventure Race!
Important Note: All orders placed after Monday, June 9th will not be created and shipped until after I get back from Montana on July 5th.
From Jim Harman @ EX2 Adventures:
The Bushwhacker Adventure Running Race Was A HUGE Success!
The Bushwhacker Adventure Running Race yesterday was tons of fun and a huge success! Athletes rose to the challenge of running/navigating their way approximately 10 miles from Fountainhead Regional Park to Hemlock Overlook. The main rules required racers to travel on foot, stay within park boundaries, and visit three checkpoints/aid stations along the way. Racers loved the ability to follow a well traveled trail but also the freedom to choose their own route, bushwhacking any portion of the ‘course’. It was a great day!
Note: Bib # search for this race coming soon.
From Kraig Becker @ Primal Quest:
Primal Quest Sprint Series Makes a Big Splash!
The first ever Primal Quest Sprint Series Race took place over the weekend at the Pocahontas State Park located near Richmond, Virginia. More than 20 teams lined up for this inaugural event, and a great time was had by racers and PQ staff alike. Click here to read entire story.
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From Jim Harman - EX2 Adventures:
Adventure Racers Face The Challenge At Rocky Gap!
Sunday’s Rocky Gap Adventure Race involved less strategic decision making than the Greenhorn AR but required tons of endurance and good navigation skills. The race was scouted at 24 miles, our longest and most grueling Rocky Gap AR to date. Despite the tough terrain, steep climbs, and long miles racers were all smiles when closing the finish line. What an awesome accomplishment!
Note: Bib # search for this race coming soon.
From Jim Harman - EX2 Adventures:
Adventure Racers Face The Challenge At Rocky Gap!
Close to 500 adventure racers challenged themselves this past weekend at beautiful Rocky Gap State Park in Western Maryland. On Saturday, novice adventure racers pushed their limits in the Greenhorn AR, a demanding 14 mile course filled with canoeing, trekking, mountain biking, swimming/tubing, and plenty of decision making. It was inspiring to watch so many new adventure racers accept and overcome the challenge!
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From Jim Harman - EX2 Adventures:
Blistering Times Produced At The Spring BYB Finale!
Just over 300 racers enjoyed crisp spring temperatures and sunny skies yesterday at the final race of the Spring Backyard Burn Trail Running Series. Racers posted some blistering times as they sped along the mostly flat, blue bell strewn trails at Wakefield. It was a great day of trail running action. Thanks to all the racers, volunteers, sponsors, and park authorities for helping to make this series so much fun and a wonderful success!
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From Jim Harman - EX2 Adventures:
Backyard Burn Racers Tackle Fountainhead!
Athletes faced a challenging course at Fountainhead yesterday as they competed in the third race of the Spring Backyard Burn Trail Running Series. This beautifully rugged course included tons of twisty single-track hiking trails, some technical hills, and several fun stream crossings. It was a great day of trail running action!
Note: Bib # search for this race coming soon.
From Jim Harman - EX2 Adventures:
Racers Passed the Challenge at Hemlock!
Cold temps did not deter Backyard Burn racers from tackling the rugged course at Hemlock Overlook yesterday. With three significant hills on each lap of the course, it did not take long for competitors to warm up and get into the action. It was a great day!
