Ian Adamson's Runners World Guide to Adventure Racing is entertaining, easy to read and full of great advice for adventure racers of every level.

Ian gives a lifetime of adventure racing knowledge and tips that are worth many, many times the cost of this book. If you want to save yourself years of learning by trail and error, then this is your book. If you want to be the best adventure racer possible, this is a must read for you.

Here are the chapters that are contained in Ian Adamson's book:

• Overview of the Sport: From Short Sprints to Full Expeditions, and Everything in Between.
• Big Races, Scenic Places: Everything You Need to Know to Choose Your Event
• Fancy Footwork: How to Cover Ground Quickly When on Foot
• Two Wheels: How to Improve Your Road, Mountain, and Cyclocross Skills
• Paddle Craft: How to Improve Your Canoeing, Kayaking and Rafting Skills
• Vertigo: How to Improve Your Climbing and Ropes-Course Skills
• Staying Found: How to Improve Your Navigation Skills
• Sports Unlimited: How to Improve Your Skills in the Events You've Never Heard Of
• Body Balance: Everything You Need to Know to Get in Shape
• Foods for Thought and Thoughts on Food: Everything You Need to Know about Eating for Performance
• When the Hell Are We? Everything You Need to Know about Managing Your Sleep
• Physical Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know about Taking Care of Your Body
• The Sports Store: Everything You Need to Know about Apparel, Footwear, Gear, and Equipment
• Can't We All Get Along?: Everything You Need to Know about Teamwork and Communication
• How and Why the Best Teams Win: Learn the Tricks and Techniques of the Champions
• Support Crews: How to Get Along with Those Who Work behind the Scenes
• How to Find and Keep Sponsorship: Discover Subtle Tricks That Will Help Pay for Your Adventure
• Adventure Racing Resources