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The Dark Zone (Lucky) 13: Mari Chandler - National Champion, International Racer, and Teammate To All
Season 1 Episode 13
Search many a race start list and you'll be sure to see Mari's name. One of America's most prolific racers, Mari brings a wealth of experience and wi…
4 years, 6 months ago
The Dark Zone 12: Wilo "Mr. Spirit Award Winner" Nater of Team Onyx
Season 1 Episode 12
Wilo Nater - Father, U.S. Army Veteran, Educator, and Adventure Racer - of Team Onyx tells us all about his recent experiences at the recent USARA Na…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Dark Zone 11: Darren Steinbach - Bend Racing's 'All I Need Is A Day's Notice' Backup Extraordinaire
Season 1 Episode 11
Darren Steinbach, with just a few days notice, jumps on a flight to Spain and competes in the Adventure Racing World Championships as a member of Ore…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Dark Zone 10: Richard Sparks - Two Races For The Price Of One
Season 1 Episode 10
Richard Sparks recently competed at the Adventure Racing World Championships in A Coruna, Spain in October 2021. The 600km race consisting of Mountai…
4 years, 8 months ago
The Dark Zone 9: Team WEDALI - 2021 USARA National Champions Tell All About Their Race Experience at Nationals, Their Training, and Non-Racing Lives
Season 1 Episode 9
Justin 'Biz' Bakken and Brian Mayer join The dARk Zone to tell all about their recent victory at the USARA National Championships, the ups and downs …
4 years, 8 months ago
The Dark Zone 8: Tim Buchholz: On the Podium at Nationals, Wisconsin Pride, and the Nicest Guy to Ever Pass You In a Race
Season 1 Episode 8
Tim Buchholz of Rib Mountain Racing recounts his team's USARA Nationals experience, talks about his growth as a racer, speaks about his best and not-…
4 years, 8 months ago
The Dark Zone 7: Mike Garrison, Part II - Breaking down Nationals, Telling Tales, and Having Us Book Flights West in 2022
Season 1 Episode 7
USARA Executive Director Michael Garrison, TDZ's first repeat guest, joins Brian to talk all things 2021 nationals. From the race structure, the team…
4 years, 8 months ago
The Dark Zone 6: Paula Waite: Nationals Race Director, Future Owner of The Clam Lake Tanning Salon
Season 1 Episode 6
2021 USARA National Championships Race Director Paula Waite of 180Adventure joins The Dark Zone to talk about the recent championships, the course, t…
4 years, 8 months ago
The Dark Zone 5: Steph Ross: RD, Racer, and the Woman of AR
Season 1 Episode 5
Stephanie Ross, USARA's nationals coordinator, competed in her first adventure race Odyssey's twelve-hour Jeep Kentucky AR at Carter Caves State Reso…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Dark Zone 4: No Sleep 'Til Adventures: Brian and John of No Sleep Adventures
Season 1 Episode 4
Join us as TDZ interviews John Farless and Brian Fribley of No Sleep Adventures. Friends, Adventurers, and Co-Race Directors John and Brian share the…
4 years, 10 months ago