News-NSAAR

Results, Video and Photos Posted

2009-10-12T06:37:00.004-04:00

A big thank you to all our volunteers and sponsors for all their help last weekend.

Congrats to all our racers, we have posted the results.
Thank you to our photographers, you'll find quite a few pictures and videos online in the 2009 Gallery

Don't forget to put the 2010 race date on your calendar and check out the other Indiana based races coming back in 2010.

Whitewater section added to NSAAR!

2009-10-08T08:24:00.003-04:00

I am so JAZZED about the race this coming weekend and I am ready to get things underway!

37 TEAMS of ALL women, this is a first for NSAAR - thank you Ladies! What a way to show our passion for AR and our support of Jameson Camp. As a special reward I have arranged with mother nature some whitewater canoeing for the race. I thought you all would appreciate it. ;)

Seriously, if we get all the rain that is forecast over the next two days there should be few instances where you will have to drag a boat. You will however want to keep an eye out for tricky sections since you quite possibly will be moving faster!

Lets keep our fingers crossed for great weather and sunshine on Saturday.

Stay healthy and see you all tomorrow night at check in & the clinics!

Head outdoors with these activities offered by local groups | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

2009-09-26T05:19:00.001-04:00

Head outdoors with these activities offered by local groups | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

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Friday Night Clinics & Party Update

2009-09-25T09:50:00.002-04:00

It was brought to my attention that a number of ladies who may not have the ability to race (or those who feel that they are not ready) are still interested in attending our Clinics (and party) on Friday.

Well, I certainly feel that the more people we have the merrier (for the party especially)! We will of course focus on those people who will be participating in the race but we welcome any lady interested in learning more about AR and it's particular disciplines. We don't want to turn anyone away.

So teams, invite your not so adventurous friends along for Friday nights clinics and party. It will give them a glimpse of what they are missing out on and add to everyone's enjoyment of the party.

Don't forget everyone planning on attending the clinics and party needs to RSVP to James before October 1st! james@nsaar.org

NSAAR in the News

2009-09-24T05:13:00.002-04:00

Chart your course to fitness with competitive games | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

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NSAAR 2009 Update #1

2009-09-21T22:43:00.001-04:00

Packet Pick Up, Beginners Clinics and Party

All teams are encouraged to sign in and receive their packets on Friday, October 9th, at Jameson Camp. We understand that there may be some teams from out of town who will not be able to sign in until Saturday morning and we will do our best to accommodate them, but to aid us and prevent confusion on race day we would appreciate it if everyone make an attempt to sign in on Friday night. Sign in will begin at 5pm.

We will be hosting free clinics again this year and they are immediately following packet pick up around 7pm (before or after, pending teams signed in). There will be three discipline specific clinics; Orienteering, Ropes & Climbing, and Basic Bike Maintenance. For those ladies who have never participated in an Adventure Race we will also have a clinic (AR101) to prepare you for the race day ahead.

Once everyone is satisfied with their race preparations we plan to have a party around the bonfire with food and beverages. We encourage all the experienced ladies racing to join us for the clinics and bonfire as well. Your opinions are valuable to us and to the ladies who are just now encountering AR for the first time. It makes for a better party too since you can help supply some of the race stories for the campfire. Volunteers, and families who have traveled with teams are welcome to join in the party as well. We just require everyone who anticipates being able to go RSVP # of people attending to james@nsaar.org before October 1st.

Bring your smiling faces, questions and good spirits and we'll all have a great time on Friday night.

Looking forward to seeing you all in October!

Cristal

Navigation help?

2009-09-21T18:53:00.004-04:00

Check out the Hoosier Outdoor Experience this weekend. The Indiana Crossroads Orienteering club will be there, plus they will have an orienteering course setup next to the event at Camp Belzer. There will be beginner's clinics and other handy tips to help you learn to navigate!

Check it out on http://www.indyo.org/

The excitement is building...

2009-09-21T12:28:00.002-04:00

With new teams signing up (what seems like daily) and the details of the course being worked on more closely I am really getting excited for this years race! I hope everyone continues to spread the word to those ladies who would enjoy participating in this event. Helping Jameson Camp reach out to children is great cause and the course will be beautiful in October!

We have updated the gear list to accommodate some out of the ordinary team challenges and are starting to get a good idea of what the beginners clinics should cover. I think coming to the packet pick up and beginners clinics will be great fun this year for a lot of the teams and I am encouraging everyone to attend (who doesn't like to socialize over a campfire, hot dogs and maybe smores?).

As with every year we have had this race I see the course and really wish I were racing. I try to make sure that we include all the facets of AR that I love as well as those that seem to be popular with first timers. It really makes for a fun event I think.

Let's hope for great weather and a full field of buff beautiful ladies out there having a good time!

I plan to post a race update and last minute details in the coming week so I hope everyone stays tuned into the website.

Weather may be cooling off but the course is heating up!

2009-09-02T14:20:00.003-04:00

Hello Ladies,

Sorry for the time between posts!

NSAAR is going to be GREAT this year! The ideas are abundant and the locations are perfect. With some help from excellent friends (Michael & Charr Skirvin) we are going to have a wonderful event. STAY TUNED for updates/releases to the gear list and course details.

Hope you're care free, healthy and training regularly!

Beginner's Clinic Wednesday, August 12th

2009-08-05T16:09:00.001-04:00

We're pleased to announce a beginner's clinic scheduled for Wednesday, August 12th at 6:30 pm.

This clinic will cover basic navigation as well as an overview of Adventure Racing. Follow this link for more information and to RSVP.

It begins...

2009-07-10T09:33:00.002-04:00

The gears have been turning and my creative juices are flowing with regards to the race this year! I'm really excited about the urban setting for this course, and am working on an outline to discuss with Jameson in the coming weeks.

With plenty of emails from prospective participants it is guaranteed that we will have our traditional beginners clinics the night before the race. I should have the details on those clinics posted soon.

I hope everyone's training is going well and you are out there enjoying the great weather we have been having!

Additional updates to come, stay tuned!

Jameson Camp's Wellness Week

2009-06-22T12:11:00.002-04:00

is a great opportunity for parents to get their kids thinking about their own health. This camp is an excellent way to help give your children the tools to make good life long choices. Healthy eating and exercise are things that will benefit them throughout their lifetime.

Wellness Camp is for all children ages 8-12 years old who
are interested in healthy living! This is a six day/five night
camp program that focuses on healthy eating, exercise,
and making positive choices in daily life!

WELLNESS CAMP DATES: July 19—24

For questions please contact Kate at 317.241.2661 or kate@jamesoncamp.org

It's nearly here...

2009-05-20T08:50:00.002-04:00

the Midwest Women's Mountain Bike Clinic/Expo!

It is going to be a great time and I know Tonya has put a lot of effort into making sure things are as fun as last years event. This is the best thing for those of you who aren't comfortable on your bike or maybe have never been on a bike. Make this clinic a must in your training calendar before the race in October, you won't be dissappointed!

Find a fun group of ladies (myabe your closest friends or just mere acquaintances) and register for the event. Then make a weekend of it by renting a cabin near the park (makes it easy on the pocket book, split mutliple ways) and have an excellent weekend filled with friends, laughter, bikes, and a beautiful park. If you happen to be in short supply of friends (maybe just moved into the neighborhood so to speak) you definitely want to attend! You will meet some excellent people who enjoy what they do and want to share it with others (probably make some really cool friends too).

Don't forget, June 13, at Brown County State Park, it's a great place to begin your training (if you have already started then the clinic should fit in nicely).

Hopefully see you out on the trails soon!

DWD Race Report

2009-05-11T20:34:00.003-04:00

Mike Garrison, one of the NSAAR race course designers, ran on the NSAAR race team at DWD this year. Check out his race report online on his Indy Rootstock profile page.

NSAAR Race Team Finishes Strong at 2009 DWD

2009-05-11T20:28:00.005-04:00

The NSAAR race team finished the 50 mile relay in grand fashion, crossing the finish line together as Mike finished the final leg.

Congrats to all our runners... Rachel, Paula, Ashley, Becky & Mike... on a job well done.

Make sure to use those NSAAR coupon codes and register for before they expire!

Exchange at 6

2009-05-09T10:28:00.000-04:00

Leg number 6 starts with a solid exchange between Becky and Paula.

Go Pink Tutu's!

Your race directors

2009-05-09T09:26:00.001-04:00

Nice legs....

2009-05-09T09:24:00.000-04:00

2 legs down....

2009-05-09T08:25:00.000-04:00

Leg 1.... A quarter mile in, narrow trails and a creek at the end.....

Dances with Dirt has begun!

2009-05-09T08:23:00.001-04:00

A little wet, a lot of mud....

Countdown to DWD

2009-05-06T12:26:00.005-04:00

Now that I have worked on (and basically completed) the NSAAR Team plan for Dances with Dirt it has re-ignited my desire to work on this years NSAAR course. I have some great ideas and know that this years venue (Jameson Camp) will provide some unique challenges.

Since I have an injury keeping me off the trails Mike has stepped up and taken my place, and may be donning a pink tutu as well. :)

The DWD course looks like fun and most of the area is very familiar to me. Each of the five runners will have three routes to run, in varying lengths and difficulties. I've made sure to give Mike the real butt kickers though! :)

If you happen to be out at DWD and see us, make sure you yell when running (or driving) by. Just look for the pink tutu's!

NSAAR @ Dances with Dirt

2009-04-28T10:30:00.005-04:00

I am looking forward to the Dances with Dirt team trail run on May 9th! Though I may be a red shirt (foot injury; release date May 12) I plan on having an active roll on the team. After a very informative dinner meeting last night with a few NSAAR alum, and an excellent new recruit, I am certain the No Skirts Allowed AR team will have an absolute blast.

This is one of many events this year where I hope we can recruit more women to join the wonderful world of AR. So, if you're on the fence about siging up or would just like to get a little more information about the event, keep an eye out for the ladies in the pink tutu's.

See you Outside!

NSAAR Shows its Colors at Trail Race

2009-04-25T21:52:00.000-04:00

They're all around you... NSAAR fanatics! Look for them in the pink tu-tu's a other local races.

Indiana Adventures Xposed!

2009-03-08T14:02:00.006-04:00

Come join us on FRIDAY, MARCH 27th at 6:00 PM for an evening of education , door prizes and fun at Climb Time Indy. There will be a number of participating clubs and companies there to help you learn about all sorts of adventure opportunities right here in Indiana.

Climbing
Orienteering
Adventure Racing
Skydiving
Scuba Diving
Biking
Water Skiing

... and much, much more!

Indiana Adventures Xposed!

Planet Adventure Spint Race

2009-02-12T19:15:00.002-05:00

A great warm-up for NSAAR this fall would be to race in the Planet Adventure Sprint race in April. The race features beginner's divisions and is always a great time.

Planet Adventure Sprint

Registration is open right now, with early bird rates available through February 27th.