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Racer Journals

Please support our Fairhaven Park Trail & Boardwalk project

July 27, 2017 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

We're in our final push to raise the rest of the funds to complete our outstanding stewardship project. Enjoy the video to get a sense of what we're facing and how we are planning on fixing the ... Read More →

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Tommy Takes on Quest

August 14, 2015 by April Claxton

Tommy Lingbloom's account of his first Adventure Race: Kulshan Quest, 20156:00 am: I finally get to see it. The map I’ve been thinking about on and off all summer. The map that dictates how Kevin and ... Read More →

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Losing weight is easy…. (Brian Seales’ race journey)

December 12, 2014 by Todd Elsworth

...if you count the three pounds of weight you drop by just removing your water soaked clothing.  This was a pretty wet night for a run (Wednesday) but I'm happy I did it.  (Which is pretty clear by ... Read More →

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Day One (Brian Seales’ race journey)

December 9, 2014 by Todd Elsworth

It's official. This blog outlining my training journey from now until I start the 2015 Bellingham Traverse with a Chinook division, 100-series bib number, starts today! I have threatened to race in ... Read More →

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Account From a First Time Adventure Racer

October 4, 2014 by April Claxton

Kulshan Quest was an awesome experience..Sarah and I were the only all woman team and the only women participating in the 6 hour race. And I can't remember for sure, but I think we may have also been ... Read More →

Filed Under: Kulshan Quest, Quest Adventure Races, Racer Journals

Traverse Inspiration

October 4, 2014 by April Claxton

As we neared our destination I could see friends jumping up and down, clapping and cheering us on.  For the very first time, I wasn’t on the outside looking in, I was actually in the race.  My husband ... Read More →

Filed Under: Bellingham Traverse, Racer Journals

Northwest Adventurers Take On Island Quest

October 4, 2014 by April Claxton

Nadja- Race start at 6:30am at fire station in Eastsound- Had to check in and find out where to drop off our kayak and bikes first in the autumn pre dawn.Thick marine fog added to the mystery of the ... Read More →

Filed Under: Quest Adventure Races, Racer Journals, San Juan Island Quest

Finding Quiet and Peace on an Adventure Race

October 4, 2014 by April Claxton

So many pieces came together for me to make the San Juan Island Quest a success. I wanted to do this race in 2010, but other things came first. Then the Army moved us twice and I had two ... Read More →

Filed Under: Quest Adventure Races, Racer Journals, San Juan Island Quest

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