Ian Adamson (adventure racer)

Ian Adamson
Medal record
Adventure Racing
Representing  United States
Adventure Racing World Championships
1995 X-Games 1 Rhode Island
1996 X-Games 2 Rhode Island
1996 Eco-Challenge British Columbia
1997 X-Games 3 San Diego
1997 Eco-Challenge Australia
1998 Raid Gauloises Ecuador
2000 Eco-Challenge Borneo
2001 Eco-Challenge New Zealand
2001 ARWC Switzerland
2002 Primal Quest Telluride
2002 Eco-Challenge Fiji
2003 Primal Quest Lake Tahoe
2004 Primal Quest Orcas Island
2004 ARWC Canada
2004 Raid Gauloises Argentina
2005 ARWC New Zealand
2005 Raid Gauloises Europe
2006 Primal Quest Moab
2006 ARWC Sweden

Ian Adamson (born August 29, 1964) is a former competitive Adventure Racer,[1][2][3][4] television professional[5] and president of the International Obstacle Racing Federation.[6][7][8]

Early life and education

Adamson was born in Sydney Australia and attained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sydney and a Master of Science in Sports medicine from Chapman University, Orange, CA.

Early competition

Adamson started competing in middle distance cycling, running, 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 later set two Guinness World Records[9] for the longest distance paddled in 24 hours (1997, 2004.)

Career


Adamson is best known an eleven-time world champion adventure racer,[10] featured on television shows including the Eco-Challenge, Primal Quest,[11][12] Raid Gauloises,[13] 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[14]


Professional life

After ten years working at Telectronics Pacing Systems in the implantable medical device industry, Adamson made the transition to a become professional athlete, winning multiple world championships and world records. As cast and competitor on dozens of television shows, he parlayed his experience into television and event production.

Adamson worked at Newton Running Company[15] from 2007 to 2014 as Director of Product Development,[16] and later Director of Medical & Education and previously in an advisory capacity as a sponsored athlete[17] for GU,[18] Giant Bikes,[19] Nike[20][21][22][23] (2002-2007.) He is currently president of the International Obstacle Racing Federation,[24] the world governing body for Obstacle Course Racing and is working toward achieving international recognition for the sport.

Although Adamson is best known as an adventure athlete, he is also a notable writer, having authored Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing[25][26][27] and as a contributor to Adventure Racing the Ultimate Guide,[28] the Complete Guide to Adventure Racing,[29] The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of my Feet,[30] print interviews,[31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39] appearances[40][41][42] and articles.[43][44][45]

Personal life

Adamson is married to television host Leah Garcia and splits time between Boulder, CO and San Luis Obispo, CA.

Filmography

2016 American Tarzan, Senior Race Coordinator, Discovery Channel

2015 Down East Kayak,[46] Talent, NBC Sports[47]

2015 Nature Island Challenge 3.0, Host, Outside Television

2015 The Raft,[48][49] 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,[50] 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[51] China, Cast[52][53]

1997 X-Games III, San Diego, Cast, ESPN[54]

1997 Eco-Challenge Australia, Cast, Discovery Channel

1997 Mild Seven Outdoor Quest, China, Cast[52][53]

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

Works

References

  1. ↑ Kaplan, Jonathan E. (2001-11-11). "When Adventure Racing Becomes Less Adventurous". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  2. ↑ "Ian Adamson - Adventure Racing | Foot.com - The most comprehensive source of foot health and foot care information (foot pain, heel pain)". foot.com. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  3. ↑ "Ian Adamson, Adventure Racer". www.fromartz.com. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  4. ↑ "Checkpoint Tracker Welcomes Adventure Racing Legend Ian Adamson - Outdoor Industry Association | Outdoor Industry Association". Outdoor Industry Association. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  5. ↑ "NIC 3.0 Host is world-renowned adventure racer Ian Adamson!". The Nature Island Challenge. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
  6. ↑ Inc., Spartan Race,. "Spartan Race Announces Appointment Of Ian Adamson To Lead Launch Of Independent International Obstacle Racing Federation". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  7. ↑ "Spartan Race Announces Appointment Of Ian Adamson To International Obstacle Racing Federation | Mud and Adventure | Outdoor Active Adventures Begin Here.". 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  8. ↑ "Interview: Ian Adamson - International Obstacle Racing Federation - The Obstacle Method". 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  9. ↑ "Paddler Magazine". December 2005.
  10. ↑ "Adventure Sports Magazine". August 2004.
  11. ↑ "Boulder Daily Camera". January 2004.
  12. ↑ Primal Quest, Subaru (September 10, 2003). "Nike ACG/Balance Bar Wins Subaru Primal Quest". PR News Wire. Retrieved September 10, 2003 – via PRNewsWire.com.
  13. ↑ "The Denver Post". September 2005. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  14. ↑ Peckham, Holly (June 12, 2003). "Aura360 Signs Nike All Conditions Gear and Balance Bar as Co-Title Sponsors of Elite Adventure Racing Team". BusinessWire.com. Retrieved June 12, 2003 – via BusinessWire.
  15. ↑ Adamson, Ian (June 2013). "Ironman U". Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  16. ↑ "Newton Running: Q&A With Ian Adamson, Newton's Director of Product Development". runblogger.com. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  17. ↑ "GoLite". 2002.
  18. ↑ "GU Energy". 2005.
  19. ↑ "Giant Bicycles". 2005.
  20. ↑ "Nike ACG". 2005.
  21. ↑ "Nike ACG". 2004.
  22. ↑ "Nike ACG Balance Bar". 2004.
  23. ↑ "Nike Timing". 2004.
  24. ↑ "IORF". International Obstacle Sports Federation. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  25. 1 2 Adamson, Ian (2004-04-17). Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing: How to Become a Successful Racer and Adventure Athlete. Emmaus, Pa.: Rodale Books. ISBN 9781579548360.
  26. ↑ "Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing eBook by Ian Adamson - Kobo". Kobo. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
  27. ↑ "Runners World Guide to Adventure Racing". April 2004.
  28. ↑ Adamson, Ian; Siff, Barry; Caldwell, Liz (2001-05-01). Adventure Racing: The Ultimate Guide. Boulder, Colo.; Place of publication not identified: Velo Press. ISBN 9781884737909.
  29. ↑ Mann, Don; Schaad, Kara; Bauman, David; Holstrom, Tim; Peck, Peter Field (2001-09-15). The Complete Guide to Adventure Racing. Hatherleigh Press. ISBN 9781578260645.
  30. ↑ Jamison, Neal; Moslow-Benway, Maureen; Stover, Nic, eds. (2005-04-01). The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of My Feet: Tales from the World of Adventure Racing. Halcottsville, NY: Breakaway Books. ISBN 9781891369544.
  31. ↑ "Action Asia Magazine". February 2003.
  32. ↑ "Men's Healthy Singapore". March 2005.
  33. ↑ "Inc. Magazine". September 2001.
  34. ↑ "Boulder Daily Camera". May 2007.
  35. ↑ "Rocky Mountain News". May 2007.
  36. ↑ "UAE Outdoor". February 2015.
  37. ↑ "World T.E.A.M. Sports". 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  38. ↑ "Performance Nutrition Podcast: Ian Adamson & Jack Owoc Interview.". Bodybuilding.com. 2006-07-13. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  39. ↑ "Is twice-around-the-clock triathlon's next big thing?". Retrieved 2016-08-06.
  40. ↑ Becker, Kraig (2008-12-19). "The Adventure Blog: Adventure Racing Legend Ian Adamson Coming To Adventure Week 2009!". The Adventure Blog. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  41. ↑ Mc, Rick (2008-12-20). "Ian Adamson attending our Adventure Race". besthike.com. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
  42. ↑ "Swiftwick's Team Valor Prepares for Checkpoint Tracker | The Best Socks You'll Ever Wear-Guaranteed.". www.swiftwick.com. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
  43. ↑ "Backpacker Magazine". April 2005.
  44. ↑ "Tune Up: Your First Adventure Race - Backpacker". 2005-04-01. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
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  46. ↑ "Downeast Kayak Expedition". Vimeo. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
  47. ↑ "'World of Adventure' takes us kayaking down the Maine coastline | GrindTV.com". 2015-09-03. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  48. ↑ The Raft, retrieved 2016-08-06
  49. ↑ "Brian Catalina Entertainment". briancatalina.com. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
  50. ↑ "The history of the worlds premier adventure race, Primal Quest". Retrieved 2016-08-06.
  51. ↑ "SleepMonsters Adventure Racing Reports - Mild Seven Outdoor Quest - Fun in the Sun". www.sleepmonsters.com. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
  52. 1 2 "Japan Tobacco Inc. "Mild Seven Outdoor Quest..." - Dan Morris Photography & Video - Commercial, Product, Editorial, Wedding and Adventure Photography & Video". www.danmorris.com. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
  53. 1 2 "Duathlon.com – All About Duathlon – Mild Seven Outdoor Quest". duathlon.com. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
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  55. ↑ "Men's Journal Adventure Issue". December 2006.
  56. ↑ "Adventure Sports Magazine". August 2005.
  57. ↑ "Adventure Sports Magazine". January 2005.
  58. ↑ "Adventurer of the Year and the Toughest Man on the Planet | RailRiders". www.railriders.com. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
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