Badwater Training, Nutrition, Preparation, and Equipment

The Badwater Library at the AdventureCORPS Store: Good Reading and Viewing

If you'd like to really invest some time in learing about our race, we suggest the books and DVD which we have in our store. Note that some of them offer "historical perspective" that does not apply to the race as it exists now. So when you read that Kirk Johnson got into the race without any qualifications, or you see entrants with huge swarms of pacers at their side or in the middle of the road in "Running on the Sun," keep in mind that that was in 1999. Times have changed, for the better and definitely for the safer! Click here for the store.

Two wonderful Badwater-related books are not available through our Amazon.com store. They are "Death Valley Ultras: The Complete Crewing Guide" by Denise Jones and Thersa Daus-Weber and "The Death Valley 300: Near Death and Resurrection on the World's Toughest Endurance Course" by Richard Benyo. To buy those books, and many other great Badwater-related books and gear, visit the Badwater Store hosted by our friends at ZombieRunner.com. Not only do thy have great books and DVDs, but Official Badwater Gear, foot care kits, and much more that can be of help to you and your support crew!

How to Prepare for and Survive the Race

	New! "Badwater Crewing Tips" Video, by two-time crew member, and 2008 entrant, Jaqueline Florine
	New! "Badwater and Extreme Event Survival" by nine-time official finisher Arthur Webb
	"What to Bring" by Don Lundell and Gillian Robinson, Badwater Finishers
	"Selecting and Setting Up Your Support Van" photo essay by Greg Minter, three-time finisher
	"Vehicle Set-Up and Staying Cool at Badwater" photo essay by Greg Minter, three-time finisher
	"Foot Care for Badwater Ultramarathon" by Gillian Robinson and Don Lundell, Badwater finishers and proprietors of ZombieRunner.com
	"Getting Your Feet to the Starting Line" by Gillian Robinson and Don Lundell, Badwater finishers and proprietors of ZombieRunner.com
	"Foot Care" by John Vonhof
	Finish Line Slideshow of Shoes, Socks, and Feet from 2006: See what the veterans use, and how they look at the finish!
	"Are You Giving Your Skin Enough Love?" By Jordan D. Metzl, MD
	"Skin Care: Endurace Athletes' Secrets on Sun Safety"
	"Blister Care" by Denise Jones, three-time finisher
	"Badwater Blues: Why does every year seem tougher than the last?" by Dean Karnazes, four-time finisher
	Visit ZombieRunner.com to get stuff for people who run! (Hosted by Gillian Robinson and Don Lundell, Badwater finishers)
	"The Meaning of Support Crews" by 2006 finisher David Bursler
	Get the SPF 30-rated Sun Precautions clothing that protects most Badwater racers!
	HowToStretch.com is an incredible resource that we highly recommend. It is published by Mark Rosenberg, D.C., a third degree black belt in Korean Karate (Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do) and long time practitioner of tai chi. He has 26 years experience in the martial arts and has been a chiropractor for 18 years.
	"The Wall" by Michael Bane. Originally published in Men's Fitness. Learn how not to hit the wall!
	"Badwater Ultramarathon Pace Chart" by Scott McQueeney

Heat Training and Preparation Articles

Note: always review any new training plan, system, or methodology with your doctor before you begin.

	Tim Kjenstad, 2006 official finisher, gets creative with heat training
	"Dry Run" from the August 2005 University of Manitoba Recreation Services Magazine. Badwater runners Dr. Lisa Bliss, Jack Denness, and Dean Karnazes discuss some of the details of training for the intenst heat of the Badwater Ultramarathon.
	"The Dangers of Hot Weather Running: Dehydration, Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heatstroke & Hyponatremia" by Claudio Piepenburg
	"Dangers of Running in the Heat" by Jason Hodde, 2006 Badwater finisher
	"Heat training in the Sauna" by Arthur Webb, nine-time finisher
	"A Perspective on Pre-Race Heat Training" by Stephen Simmons, 1999 finisher
	"Heat Training Anaylzed" by Stephen Simmons, 1999 finisher
	"Heat Training and Conditioning" by Ben Jones, M.D., three-time finisher
	"Training for Badwater" by Angela Brunson, a rookie finisher in 2002
	"Medical Risks in the Badwater Ultramarathon"

 Nutrition and Hydration Advice from Hammer Nutrition

	"The Importance of Protein for Endurance Athletes" by Steve Born
	"Hydration: What You Need to Know" by Steve Born
	"The Pre-Race Meal" by Steve Born
	"The Hammer Nutrition Fuels: What They Are and How to Use Them" by Steve Born
	"Electrolyte Replenishment" by Steve Born
	"Superior Recovery" by Steve Born
	"Proper Caloric Intake During Endurance Events" by Steve Born
	"The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make and How You Can Avoid Them" by Steve Born

 The AdventureCORPS Way of Life

	"A Prescription for Lifelong Living" feature on Ben Jones from the March 2006 issue of Men's Health Best Life magazine
	"Going the Distance—and Beyond" from The Alaska Club Magazine. Extreme distance runner, Badwater veteran, and triathlete Christopher Bergland says that teaching your brain to associate exercise with happiness is the secret to sticking with it. Author unknown.
	"Planet Ultra: It's Just an Attitude" by Chris Kostman
	"Pain and Suffering: a Blueprint for Mastery" by Chris Kostman
	"Fuel for the Finish Line: Eight Lessons to Get You There" by Chris Kostman
	"A Plea for Eating with a Purpose" by Chris Kostman
	"Cross-Training for Life: the Way of the Outdoor Athlete" by Chris Kostman
	"The Way of the Outdoor Athlete" by Chris Kostman
	"A Day in the Life of an Adventure Athlete" by Chris Kostman
	"The Seven Pillars of Athletic Performance: Efficiency in Action" by Chris Kostman
	"A Fitness Warrior's Guide to Daily Life: 70 Things to Do or Know on the Path to Excellence" by Chris Kostman
	"Super Human Potential: domain of the illuminati or of the common folk?" by Chris Kostman
	"Pondering Peaceful Warriorship: A Conversation with Dan Millman" by Chris Kostman

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