Ian Adamson (adventure racer) explained

Ian Adamson (born August 29, 1964) is a former competitive adventure racer,^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} television professional^[5] and president of World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO).^{[6] [7]}

Competition

Adamson started competing in middle distance running, road cycling, cross country and swimming at school. While at university he focused on canoe and kayak, winning the Australian Universities Canoe Championship in C2 Wild Water in 1988, and has four Guinness World Records^[8] for the longest distance paddled in 24 hours (1997, 2004), Highest Altitude Obstacle Course Race^[9] (2021) and Highest Altitude Fitness Class^[10] (2021.)

Career

Adamson is an eleven-time world champion adventure racer,^{[11] [12]} featured on television shows including the Eco-Challenge, Primal Quest,^{[13] [14]} Raid Gauloises,^[15] Men's Journal Adventure Team and X-Games that aired on Outdoor Life Network, ESPN, Discovery Channel, USA Network and MTV from 1995 - 2006. He was a founding member of Team Nike ACG/Balance Bar^[16]

Professional life

Adamson worked at Newton Running Company^[17] from 2007 to 2014 as Director of Product Development,^[18] and later Director of Medical & Education ^[19] and previously in an advisory capacity as a sponsored athlete^[20] for GU,^[21] Giant Bikes,^[22] Nike^{[23] [24] [25] [26]} (2002-2007.) He is currently president of World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles,^[27] the world governing body for Ninja Warrior, Obstacle Course Racing and is working toward achieving Olympic recognition for the sport.

Adamson is also a writer, having authored Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing^{[28] [29] [30]} and as a contributor to Adventure Racing the Ultimate Guide,^[31] the Complete Guide to Adventure Racing,^[32] The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of my Feet,^[33] print interviews,^{[34] [35] [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42]} appearances^{[43] [44] [45]} and articles.^{[46] [47] [48]} He works as a legal forensic expert at Robson Forensic^[49] focusing on outdoor and adventure cases.

Filmography

• 2016 American Tarzan, Senior Race Coordinator, Discovery Channel
• 2015 Down East Kayak,^[50] Talent, NBC Sports^[51]
• 2015 Nature Island Challenge 3.0, Host, Outside Television
• 2015 The Raft,^[52] Logistics Producer (6 episodes), National Geographic Channel
• 2006 Primal Quest, Moab Utah, Cast, NBC Sports
• 2004 Primal Quest, San Juan Islands, Cast, CBS
• 2003 Primal Quest, Lake Tahoe, Cast, CBS
• 2002 Eco-Challenge Fiji, Cast, USA Network
• 2002 Primal Quest,^[53] Telluride, Cast, Outdoor Life Network
• 2001 Eco-Challenge New Zealand, Cast, USA Network
• 2001 World Championship Adventure Race Switzerland, Cast, Discovery Channel
• 2001 Men's Journal Adventure Classics (3 episodes), Executive Producer/Cast, Outdoor Life Network
• 2000 Eco-Challenge, Borneo, Cast, Discovery Channel
• 2000 Raid Gaulioses, Race Across the Himalayas, Cast, Outdoor Life Network
• 1999 Eco-Challenge, Argentina, Cast, Discovery Channel
• 1998 Raid Gauloises, Race Across Ecuador, Cast, Outdoor Life Network
• 1998 Mild Seven Outdoor Quest^[54] China, Cast^{[55] [56]}
• 1997 X-Games III, San Diego, Cast, ESPN^[57]
• 1997 Eco-Challenge Australia, Cast, Discovery Channel
• 1997 Mild Seven Outdoor Quest, China, Cast
• 1996 X-Games II, ESPN
• 1996 Eco-Challenge British Columbia, Discovery Channel
• 1995 X-Games I, Eco-Challenge Maine, ESPN
• 1995 Eco-Challenge Utah, MTV

Awards

• 2006 Men's Journal Adventurer of the year^[58]
• 2005 Adventure Race Team of the Year^[59]
• 2004 Adventure Race Team of the Year^[60]
• 2002 RailRider Adventurer of the year^[61]

Works

• Author: Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing

External links

• Website

Notes and References

1. News: When Adventure Racing Becomes Less Adventurous. Kaplan. Jonathan E.. 2001-11-11. The New York Times. 0362-4331. 2016-08-05.
2. Web site: Ian Adamson - Adventure Racing Foot.com - The most comprehensive source of foot health and foot care information (foot pain, heel pain). foot.com. 2016-08-05.
3. Web site: Ian Adamson, Adventure Racer. www.fromartz.com. 2016-08-05.
4. Web site: Checkpoint Tracker Welcomes Adventure Racing Legend Ian Adamson - Outdoor Industry Association Outdoor Industry Association. Outdoor Industry Association. 2016-08-05.
5. Web site: NIC 3.0 Host is world-renowned adventure racer Ian Adamson!. The Nature Island Challenge. 2016-08-06.
6. Spartan Race Announces Appointment Of Ian Adamson To Lead Launch Of Independent International Obstacle Racing Federation . Boston . 2016-08-05 . PR Newswire.
7. Web site: Interview: Ian Adamson - International Obstacle Racing Federation - The Obstacle Method. 2016-04-05. en-US. 2016-08-05.
8. Web site: Paddler Magazine. December 2005.
9. Web site: 19 September 2021 . Guinness World Records . Guinness World Records.
10. Web site: 19 September 2021 . Guinness World Records . Guinness World Records.
11. Web site: Adventure Sports Magazine. August 2004.
12. Web site: Team Salomon Eco-Internet. Mountain Zone.
13. Web site: Boulder Daily Camera. January 2004.
14. News: Nike ACG/Balance Bar Wins Subaru Primal Quest. Primal Quest. Subaru. September 10, 2003. PR News Wire. September 10, 2003. PRNewsWire.com.
15. Web site: The Denver Post. September 2005. 2016-08-08.
16. News: Aura360 Signs Nike All Conditions Gear and Balance Bar as Co-Title Sponsors of Elite Adventure Racing Team. Peckham. Holly. June 12, 2003. BusinessWire.com. June 12, 2003. BusinessWire.
17. Web site: Ironman U. Adamson. Ian. June 2013. 2016-08-08.
18. Web site: Newton Running: Q&A With Ian Adamson, Newton's Director of Product Development. runblogger.com. 2016-08-08.
19. Web site: Endurance Planet - Tawny Gibson Q&A With Ian Adamson, Newton Running's Director of Product Development. HealthFit University. 2021-02-27.
20. Web site: GoLite. 2002.
21. Web site: GU Energy. 2005.
22. Web site: Giant Bicycles. 2005.
23. Web site: Nike ACG. 2005.
24. Web site: Nike ACG. 2004.
25. Web site: Nike ACG Balance Bar. 2004.
26. Web site: Nike Timing. 2004.
27. Web site: FISO. Federation Internationale de Sports d'Obstacles. 2021-02-27.
28. Book: Adamson, Ian. Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing: How to Become a Successful Racer and Adventure Athlete. 2004-04-17. Rodale Books. 9781579548360. Emmaus, Pa.. English. registration.
29. Web site: Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing eBook by Ian Adamson - Kobo. Kobo. en-US. 2016-08-06.
30. Web site: Runners World Guide to Adventure Racing. April 2004.
31. Book: Adamson, Ian. Adventure Racing: The Ultimate Guide. Siff. Barry. Caldwell. Liz. 2001-05-01. Velo Press. 9781884737909. Boulder, Colo.; Place of publication not identified. English.
32. Book: Mann, Don. The Complete Guide to Adventure Racing. Schaad. Kara. Bauman. David. Holstrom. Tim. Peck. Peter Field. 2001-09-15. Hatherleigh Press. 9781578260645. English.
33. Book: The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of My Feet: Tales from the World of Adventure Racing. 2005-04-01. Breakaway Books. 9781891369544. Jamison. Neal. Halcottsville, NY. English. Moslow-Benway. Maureen. Stover. Nic.
34. Web site: Action Asia Magazine. February 2003.
35. Web site: Men's Healthy Singapore. March 2005.
36. Web site: Inc. Magazine. September 2001.
37. Web site: Boulder Daily Camera. May 2007.
38. Web site: Rocky Mountain News. May 2007.
39. Web site: UAE Outdoor. February 2015.
40. Web site: World T.E.A.M. Sports. 2011-06-02. en-US. 2016-08-05.
41. Web site: Performance Nutrition Podcast: Ian Adamson & Jack Owoc Interview.. 2006-07-13. Bodybuilding.com. en-US. 2016-08-05.
42. Web site: Is twice-around-the-clock triathlon's next big thing?. 2016-08-06.
43. Web site: The Adventure Blog: Adventure Racing Legend Ian Adamson Coming To Adventure Week 2009!. Becker. Kraig. 2008-12-19. The Adventure Blog. 2016-08-05.
44. Web site: Ian Adamson attending our Adventure Race. Mc. Rick. 2008-12-20. besthike.com. 2016-08-06.
45. Web site: Swiftwick's Team Valor Prepares for Checkpoint Tracker The Best Socks You'll Ever Wear-Guaranteed.. www.swiftwick.com. 2016-08-06.
46. Web site: Backpacker Magazine. April 2005.
47. Web site: Tune Up: Your First Adventure Race - Backpacker. 2005-04-01. en-US. 2016-08-06.
48. Web site: Boulder's own extreme athletes. 2016-08-06.
49. Web site: December 2019 . Robson Forensic . Robson Forensic, Legal Experts.
50. Web site: Downeast Kayak Expedition. Vimeo. 2016-08-07.
51. Web site: 'World of Adventure' takes us kayaking down the Maine coastline GrindTV.com. 2015-09-03. en-US. 2016-08-08.
52. Web site: Brian Catalina Entertainment. briancatalina.com. 2016-08-07.
53. Web site: The history of the worlds premier adventure race, Primal Quest. en-US. 2016-08-06.
54. Web site: SleepMonsters Adventure Racing Reports - Mild Seven Outdoor Quest - Fun in the Sun. www.sleepmonsters.com. 2016-08-07.
55. Web site: Japan Tobacco Inc. "Mild Seven Outdoor Quest..." - Dan Morris Photography & Video - Commercial, Product, Editorial, Wedding and Adventure Photography & Video. www.danmorris.com. 2016-08-06.
56. Web site: Duathlon.com – All About Duathlon – Mild Seven Outdoor Quest. duathlon.com. 2016-08-06.
57. Web site: Winning Magazine. Summer 1997.
58. Web site: Men's Journal Adventure Issue. December 2006.
59. Web site: Adventure Sports Magazine. August 2005.
60. Web site: Adventure Sports Magazine. January 2005.
61. Web site: Adventurer of the Year and the Toughest Man on the Planet RailRiders. www.railriders.com. 2016-08-08.