In this episode, we dive into the world of adventure racing with Ian Furlong. Ian talks us through one of his most recent 3-day, 450km race in Scotland - complete with sleep deprivation, rough navigation patches, a food-less paddle on Loch Ness, and the teamwork that carried them to a 2nd-place finish.
We explore what draws Ian to adventure racing, how he trains to stay injury-free across multiple disciplines, and the mental strategies that help him break huge challenges down to make them feel more manageable.
Ian shares some great practical advice for anyone curious about getting started in adventure racing, from short beginner events to multi-day races.
For more info on next years ITERA-lite adventure race (17th-21st July) visit:
https://itera.co.uk/
To watch the BBC documentary of the 2025 ITERA Scotland event, visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002hrzk
Ian’s own videos
Faroe isles 2023
https://youtu.be/yrk2NdZ94VY?si=E8KG4nUuthwDBGbB
Itera Scotland 2022
https://youtu.be/mbrJuY4Y9Mk?si=_fzNLIbp26cqYG8u
Jon provides high performance coaching for teams and individuals. If you'd like a free informal discussion to help you prioritise and make the most of your valuable time contact Jon. Jon@empowered2.co.uk
