Hosted by Brent Freedland, The Checkpoint is a podcasting collaboration between Brian Gatens from The Dark Zone Podcast and USARA. The Checkpoint offers topical discussions about all things adventure racing. Seasoned racers will enjoy deep dives into training and racing, and newer participants will appreciate the voices of a diverse range of the sport's veterans, bringing helpful anecdotes and lessons learned in the field.
Be sure to follow The Checkpoint on Apple Podcasts for updates on new episodes, and check out each episode's show notes for a deeper exploration of AR.
Want to hear more about a specific topic related to adventure racing? Share your ideas with us at info@usara.com. And feel free to share the pod with your friends!
CP1: Off-Season Maintenance, Karyn Dulaney
CP6: USARA Nationals History, Stephanie Ross and Troy Farrar
CP2: New Racer? How to Get Into AR, Anna Stewart
CP7: AR Nutrition, On and Off the Course, Jill Mooney and Jen Segger
CP3: Approaches to Training, BRF Barf Racing
CP8: Cold Weather Racing and Training, Andrea Larson
CP4: Racing at Night, Steve Moechnig and Amber Dolphin
CP5: Building a Team, Jen DeBruyn and Doug Ritzert
CP9: Anti-Doping Efforts in AR, Alyssa Godesky
Meet the Team
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HostBrent has been adventure racing all over the world since 2006, and he began race directing shortly thereafter. In 2015, he and Abby Perkiss founded Rootstock Racing, joining the ARWS in 2022. He has worked with USARA in various capacities since 2015 and is always excited to talk adventure racing!
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Technical ManagerBrian began adventure racing in 2011 and hasn’t looked back. In 2021, he founded The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast and has worked on several other media initiatives chronicling AR. He is passionate about recording and sharing the narratives of racers, RDs, and others associated with the sport, and USARA is grateful for him as he lends his podcasting expertise and experience to The Checkpoint.