Every element of an adventure race requires meticulous planning which includes food, water and gear, your strategy for the competition, team responsibilities as
well as preparation for the unknown. Much of the challenge is to get to the starting line as a team, with a successful racing formula. It takes a while to nail all the skills associated with adventure racing. However, team management is one of the most important aspects to learn. The locations may not always be exotic or the toughest of terrain, but racers are always driven to their physical and mental limits. Racing experts say a team is only as strong as its weakest link, and if that weak link happens to be a
breakdown of survival techniques or teamwork, it would be tough to finish in top position.
Adventure racing is all about strategy and tactics with less emphasis on speed. It is one of the only sports where teammates do exactly the same thing, which is why it is important for each member to bond with the others. In order to win or even maintain pace, you need to survive the course. This is not possible without teamwork. A team that doesn’t make the effort to communicate and stick together through the competition won’t get too far. Adventure races are won by teams that make the right decisions over the course of the race and not by those with the best athletic abilities alone. Team dynamics and problem solving, makes adventure racing more exciting and unrestricted, when compared to many other competitive sporting
events.