Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets

Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

Adventure Racing

Similar to a cross-country triathlon, adventure races generally include trail running, mountain biking, and navigation, with longer events often including disciplines such as paddling, swimming, rafting, hiking, tubing, and even abseiling.

About Adventure Racing

Adventure racing encompasses multiple disciplines, challenging courses, teamwork, and usually navigation using a map and compass. This is different to multisport racing where there is a marked course and no navigation is required – more like a cross-country style triathlon with an extra leg such as kayaking included. Popularity of adventure ra...

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