The Siege of Ft. Yargo Adventure Race
So I competed in, and completed without having a heart attack, the Siege last weekend. It was a tough race, and the 97 degree temps didn't make it any easier ;). This was my first adventure race and I have to say, awesome. I especially liked the strategy and orienteering aspect when dealing with optional checkpoints (you had to get 2 checkpoints per discipline to finish, the rest, the more the more points you get, were optional). All in all it was a great event, well organized, a lot of fun.
I don't have pics yet, but there are a few other accounts of the event around that have a general look and description. As soon as I get the official pics I will post them.
My friends, Mike and Tim, were stronger than I was (I was dragging on the final trek/run phase, after paddling and biking were already over), but all in all we did really well for being total adventure racing noobs - the entire team having never done it before.
One of these days I say we get a team TotSP setup and start kicking the team "4LPH4 1337" arse. (Well, we could at least out code them for sure, not so positive we will ever outrun/bike/paddle them ;).)
