Aquamania 

 Wacky Water Sports Magazine 

Home
 Adventure Racing   Beach Fun   Canoe Kayak   Travel     Menu 
 Adventure Racing 
  Canada 
  Beach Running 
  Cross Country 
  Mud Run 
   Clothing 
   Preparation 
   Race Day 
   Reader Story 
  Obstacles 
  Orienteering 
  Rain Running 
  Sprietlopen 

Related Websites

Waterwear Guide
Clothes for Wild Watersports
 waterwearguide.com 

Sports Nutrition and Weight Control
 vitaminbiz.com 

Free Lifesaving Society
Get free lesson plans for survival swimming and lifesaving
 freelifesavingsociety.com 

Clothes for Swimming
Guide to a wide variety of swimwear
 swimwearguide.com 

Rain running

swimming and running

Orienteering clothes

swimming and running

Adventure Racing

    "I have never finished a run where my throat burned, felt raw and my cardio-vascular system screamed for me to stop. My quadriceps pleaded for this to be over! But it was fantastic wet fun."
    Felix L. 

    Are you bored with endless rounds of track running? Want to try something exciting and new? If you're tired of running the same old 5K that meanders through the town and over the bridge, then we've got some exciting runs for you!

    Whether you run the trails to stay in shape or you're training for a race, following a conditioning program is the best way to prevent injury and to prepare your body for the event that lies ahead.

Common Questions

  1. Will it be cold? Sometimes.
  2. Will I get dirty? Occasionally.
  3. Will I get wet? Probably. Bring a change of clothes.
  4. Do I need gloves? Depends on the event and terrain.

Goal Setting

    The good news is that working toward a goal may do more to improve your physique and mental health than you might think. Experts recommend picking an event that will require physical training like a walk-a-thon or 5K.

    According to a recent study, runners reported that just completing the event or race gave them an increased sense of accomplishment. Newcomers and seasoned veterans alike agreed that they felt more confident and more powerful in all areas of their lives after completing the race. They felt stronger mentally and physically and more able to master problems at work and in relationships.

Train like you run

    Check it out yourself. Get into what you want to wear on race day, dressed in your favourite football team sweats, tape up your shoes and run across/up and down the river.

    Feel the weight of the water in your clothes, the weight of the shoes, the traction of your shoes taped, the flexibility of your feet when taped.

    Then wear Spandex or nylon leggings, lightweight top, tie your shoes double-knotted and socks tucked. Huge difference! You don't see Marines running up the river with duct tape on their feet, do you? Usually, they're wearing boots and greens.

Team shirts

    Team shirts add to the spirit of the event. If you're on a team, make up your own team name and a shirt to show the pride of your team! We've seen some great shirts and it makes the event all the more fun. It doesn't have to be anything fancy, just communicate the esprit de corps of your team.

Post race

    In the event you want to get cleaned up, don't forget a quick change of clothes (cotton sweats are OK here!). The post race festivities are meant to be fun. You don't have to remain muddy and wet. LOL

Misting Tent for the Spectators

    A misting tent is a great way to cool down after all the excitement. Misting Tents are a perfect addition to any outdoor event during the hot summer season. There's nothing better at recharging your batteries than enjoying the opportunity to take refuge underneath the canopy of a misting tent for a few minutes.

    Using evaporative heat transfer technology, tiny misting nozzles spray a fine mist of water into the air inside the tent creating an environment that is much cooler than the air outside the tent. The result is an excellent cooling mist in and around the tent. Guests can quickly cool down just by walking down wind or through the tent. You think you're cool now, just take a stroll through this tent, it feels great.