Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing Newsletter - July 8, 2010

OMG!! The Early Bird is Just Over 1 Week Away, Ends July 15!!!

Whaaat are you waiting for, an invitation?? This is it adventure race fanatics, your last chance to get in under the wire for the special early bird rate of only $390 + GST. After that, all is not lost, you can still register at the regular rate of $450 + GST. All teams to register before the early bird deadline of July 15 will also be entered into a draw to win a FREE 2 night stay for race weekend, courtesy of the Falcon Lake Hotel. The draw will be held July 16, 2010, good luck to all.

With only 75 spots for teams, register today to avoid missing out on one of the biggest adventure races! We look forward to meeting each and every one of you at The Swamp Donkey Adventure Race on Sept. 25, 2010.

You're race fees include:

* Professional Photo DVD package of the race - Kelly Morton Photography (1 per team)
* Emergency Medical Service Fees
* Camping available (contact race organizers)
* Race day group insurance
* Swamp Donkey numbered Bike Plate
* Post race dinner and Party
* A well planned and exciting 5-9 hour adventure race!

Register Now

The First Ever Pain In The ASSiniboine Urban Adventure Was a Huge Success!!

By John Ford

With a name like "Pain In the ASSiniboine" you're sure to turn a few heads and ruffle a few feathers! The concept for this great event started over "beverages" and was the inspiration of fellow Swamp Donkey teammate and course designer Alex Man. Who would have known so many would have embraced a crazy event with such a crazy name! And who would have known just weeks before the race the skies would open and the heavens would "rain down". This act of Mother-Nature changed the course of the adventure to come.
Congrats to... more

(READ JOHN'S ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE)

Elite High Performance Centers

Swamp Donkey...

...with the big race only 2 and a half months away, your training should be in full swing.

Your success is not a coincidence, it is a choice. Having trained many very successful adventure racers, I know that the successful training program does not just take place on the bike, in the canoe or on the trail. It starts in the kitchen....
If you are a "mileage athlete" you probably aren't that concerned about balancing your calories, but what you should be concerned with is making sure your body gets what it needs at the right time to ensure that it can adapt to the training that you have introduced to win this race. READ MORE

Accommodations for 2010 Swamp Donkey Race

Don't be left out in the cold. Book your place to stay now to avoid disappointment. The Swamp Donkey Festivities begin on the Friday before the race and our host site, Falcon Trails has been booked solid for this weekend for some time now, but there are other options. Our early-bird prize sponsors could hook you up with a room at the Falcon Lake Hotel or Marg and Murray are great hosts across the highway at Falcon Beach Ranch. Please visit their websites and contact them direct to book a room. If you would prefer some more low key accommodations, please speak to John or Rick about camping options. Visit the Falcon Lake Chamber of Commerce for other accommodations or information about the area.

Still Looking For a Team??

Have you asked your friends or family and they think you're "Crazy"?

If you are new to the sport of adventure racing, or have done the Swamp Donkey before and are looking for a team member. Contact Us with a short description of yourself. We'll try to match you up with others "desperately seeking team-mates".

Wilderness Supply Navigation Clinics

Aug 18/ 19, 2010 & Sept. 14/ 15,2010. This course is designed for the first time navigator or someone wishing to brush up their skills. The indoor clinic will introduce the basic terminology and techniques of successful navigation, the outdoor clinic (which we highly recommend) will get right into the bush and put some of these new skills into practice! ($25.00 or $45 for both). Contact Wilderness Supply for more info: