The thisABILITY Adventures Podcast
Join ThisABILITY Adventure Racing's podcast for tactical advice on adventure racing from a mid-pack team's perspective. Adventure racing is an endurance sport that combines biking, trekking, and paddling while navigating with map and compass. Our podcast primarily features Race Rambles, where we recount our team's experiences during specific races. We'll also share insights from our own races, ranging from short sprints to expedition-length events. Occasional interviews with guests, including the sport's most well-known figures and those new to adventure racing, will provide additional perspectives. As advocates for people with developmental disabilities, we believe in focusing on abilities, not limitations, a philosophy that applies to everyone. So join us to focus on your abilities, push your limits, and learn together.
Episodes
46 episodes
The Race Ramble: Two Rivers Adventure Race
Chip and Andrea sit down with Tomas Diaz and Anna Edwards, members of Team thisABILITY PR, to talk about their thrilling experience at the recent Two Rivers Adventure Race by Rootstock Racing. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resi...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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The Race Ramble: Fall Foliage 2024
Join the members of Team thisABILITY—Chip Dodd, Andrea Anderson, and Justin Mann—as they sit down with Allen Wagner, Race Director of the recent Fall Foliage Adventure Racing event of Broad Run Off Road. Also featured is Jesse Hasberg fro...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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The Race Ramble: 2024 National Championships
Join us for an exciting deep dive into the 24-hour adventure race at the USARA National Championship! Chip, Andrea, and David sit down with host Doug Silk of AR DotWatch to share their journey through the challenging weather, intense team...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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The Race Ramble: Expedition Alaska
Join Chip Dodd, Andrea Anderson, Caitlin Thorn, and David Grabiner as they recount the highs, lows, and wild moments of their epic journey through the rugged terrain of Expedition Alaska. Interviewed by Doug Silk of
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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Interview - AR Friendships and Community
Chip and Andrea chat about friendship and community in adventure racing, and they are joined by a few special guests.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:28:54
Interview - 2024 Buff Betty Winners
In this episode of the podcast, Chip and Andrea interview the winners of the Buff Betty 2024 Adventure Race.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:00:26
The Race Ramble: Hogback 12 and 8 Hour AR
In this episode, join Chip and Andrea as they dive into their exhilarating experience at the Hogback Adventure Race! This two-day event in Ocoee, Tennessee, featured both 12-hour and 8-hour courses, and how Team thisABILITY tackled it all with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:11:48
The Race Ramble: Rev 3 - 50 Hour
Chip and Andrea speak with David Grabiner and Caitlin Thorn, who are competing for Team thisAbility in the Rev 3 - 50 Hour Race, in this episode of the show. One special guest joined us, who was also in the race.Watch it to learn more!
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:26:22
Go Pro Settings and XPD Alaska
In this episode, Chip and Andrea discuss their preferred Go Pro settings for racing and the XPD Alaska.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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41:22
Race Rules and Listener Feedback
In this episode of the podcast, Chip and Andrea talk about various race laws and race designs. They also included feedback from listeners.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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59:58
The Race Ramble: Chattanooga Epic
In this episode of the podcast, Chip and Andrea interview Tomas Diaz and Anna Edwards representing Team thisAbility for the 2024 Chattanooga Epic in the United States of America.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:24:59
The Mailbag: Entry-Level Knots & Ropes, Dry Suits, Kayak Paddles and Calculating Boat Speed
In this episode of The Mailbag, Chip and Andrea talk about entry-level knots & ropes, dry suits, kayak paddles, and how to calculate boat speed.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Interview with Race Director: Santiago Lopez for the 2024 Adventure World Racing Championship Ecuador
In this episode of the podcast, Chip and Andrea interview Race Director, Santiago Lopez for the 2024 Huairasinchi Adventure World Racing Championship in Ecuador. The expedition race will run on November 26 – December 8, 202...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Movie Review: Arthur The King
We hit the cinemas in Richmond, Virginia last weekend for a watch party of Arthur the King! This podcast delves beyond the movie review, focusing on the authenticity of expedition-length races and offering invaluable insights for newcomers eage...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:13:09
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The Race Ramble: 2024 Florida Sea to Sea 72Hr Adventure Race with thisABILITY Racing Dos
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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The Race Ramble: 2024 Florida Sea to Sea 72Hr Expedition Race
Join Chip, Andrea, Mark, and Mike as they dive deep into the events of the recent 2024 Florida Sea to Sea 72Hr Adventure Race.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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The Mailbag: Florida Sea to Sea Race Preparation
In this episode of The Mailbag, Chip and Andrea draw upon their five years of experience to help equip newer teams for the upcoming Florida Sea to Sea 72Hr Expedition Race taking place from February 22nd to 25th, 2024.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:10:46
Adventuring in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Chip and Andrea visit Costa Rica! Joining them in this podcast is their adventure racing friend, Pablo from Turrialba. Check out Pablo's family business where they enjoyed a "Glamping" experience in the jungle.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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53:55
The Mailbag: Everything You Wanted to Know About Packrafts, and Then Some
In this episode of the Mailbag, Chip and Andrea talk about everything you wanted to know about packrafts, and then some..
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:17:02
Team thisABILITY Year End Review
Join Andrea and Chip as they delve into a "year in review" of their adventure racing journey. They take you through the highs and lows of an ambitious race schedule, sharing personal stories and the valuable lessons learned along the way. As th...
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1:30:35
The Race Ramble: Female Solo National Winners - Brenda Carlson and Lisa Randall
Breaking barriers and unveiling triumphs! Join Andrea Anderson as she interviews Brenda Carlson and Lisa Randall, Female Adventure Racing Solo National Championship Winners.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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The Race Ramble: 2023 Adventure Racing Solo National Championship
The Race Ramble for the Adventure Racing Solo National Championship is out! Tune in to hear what happened at the race. Both Andrea Anderson and
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:01:02
The Race Ramble: ARWS World Championship - Eastern Cape
Join Team thisABILITY as teammates,
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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The Mailbag: Navigation, Bike Shorts & Wild Bill Sighting
Our next "Mailbag" episode is out. This time we answer questions from listeners about keeping the team involved in navigation during expeditions, what to wear on long bike rides to avoid chafing, a "Wild Bill" sighting and the fun involve...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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