Hosted by United States Adventure Racing Association · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 13 episodes
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A collaboration between The United States Adventure Racing Association and The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast, The Checkpoint is there for every adventure racer with guidance and advice, and serves to highlight the work of our race directors from across the country. Visit us at www.usara.com
United States Adventure Racing Association hosts The Checkpoint, a sports show with 13 episodes published.
Welcome to Episode 12 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. On this episode of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast, host Brent Freedland is joined by Brian Gatens, host of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast, for a deep d
Welcome to Episode 11 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. On this mailbag episode of USARA’s The Checkpoint Podcast, host Brent Freedland is joined by adventure racing veterans Mari Chandler and Andy Bacon for a lively an
Welcome to Episode 10 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent sits down with Cliff White of Strong Machine Adventure Racing to explore the personal and team growth that has shaped their success over the
Welcome to Episode 9 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent discusses doping, supplements, sleep, caffeine, and all the things that the adventure racer should consider around these topics. As a success
Welcome to Episode 8 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent interviews Andrea Larson of Ironbull and Rib Mountain Racing about cold-weather racing and training. They discuss a variety of strategies, an
Welcome to Episode 7 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent introduces the Two Rivers Adventure Race. A Rootstock Racing event, Two Rivers is the ARWS North American Championship Race with the winning
Welcome to Episode 6 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent speaks with Allen Wagner of Broad Run Off Road Racing about his upcoming Fall Foliage Adventure Race. An increasingly popular race, the Fall
Welcome to Episode 5 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent speaks with Doug Ritzert and Jen DeBruyn from No Complaints about their experience, approach to the sport, and strong team dynamics. Followin
Welcome to Episode 4 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent speaks with Amber Dolphin and Steve Moechnig about their racing, teamwork, leveling up, and how they strategize for night navigation. Followi
Welcome to Episode 3 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent goes deep with BRF Barf Racing (Next stop, Smoothie King!), and speaks with RD Katie Ferrington of the Never Summer AR and Jason Magness of t
Welcome to Episode 2 (Kinda 2.5) of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent learns all about The Teton Ogre AR, The Stubborn Mule AR, and has a longer interview with racer Anna Stewart (whose enthusiasm co
Welcome to a special Flash Episode of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. Episode 2 is right around the corner, but before that here comes a new episode with the record-setting Mountain Designs Wild Women Team: Champions of
Welcome to Episode 1 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. Join Brent Freedland (with a little help from Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast) as he interviews race directors from across the U.S. Thank
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