The thisABILITY Adventures Podcast

The Race Ramble: Brake the Habit 2026

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/795317/fan_mail/new] After a season filled with solo efforts, Team thisABILITY was finally back together. In this episode, Chip Dodd, Andrea Anderson, David Grabiner, and Kevin Keck recap their experience at the 27-Hour Brake the Habit Adventure Race in Marlinton, West Virginia. What looked straightforward on paper quickly turned into a race of constant decision-making. Throughout the night and into the final hours, the team found themselves analyzing route choices, adjusting plans, and balancing risk versus reward as they fought to stay competitive and make every checkpoint count. Their strategy paid off. Team thisABILITY crossed the finish line as the 1st Place 4-Person Coed Team and 2nd Overall. A major storyline throughout the race was their battle with the incredible Women of AR team—Britt Mason, Karen Dulaney, Susan Aldeman, and Michelle Hobson. Time and again, both teams seemed to arrive at checkpoints together despite taking different routes. Their presence kept the pressure on from start to finish and pushed Team thisABILITY to stay sharp throughout the race. The episode also covers the highs and lows of racing as a team again, the route choices that made the difference, and how they managed to hold on until the very last miles—ultimately becoming the final team to reach the finish line. 📲 Follow Team thisABILITY Racing: Instagram: @teamthisabilityracing Facebook: Team thisABILITY Racing YouTube: Team thisABILITY Racing Kica Air Pump: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kica+jet+fan&crid=3LCGFFWNT9KVB&sprefix=kica%2Caps%2C165&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_ci_hl-bn-left_1_4 [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kica+jet+fan&crid=3LCGFFWNT9KVB&sprefix=kica%2Caps%2C165&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_ci_hl-bn-left_1_4] https://www.backcountry.com/b/aire-k-mini-pump? [https://www.backcountry.com/b/aire-k-mini-pump?CMP_SKU=AREE02D&MER=0406&skid=AREE02D-WHI-ONESIZ&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=20553250316__p:G|s:BC|ct:Shopping|ct2:pmax|g:xx|c1:Water|c2:xx|b:xx|mt:xx&utm_content=&utm_id=go_cmp-20553250316_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-AREE02D-WHI-ONESIZ_mca-7811_sig-CjwKCAjwuanRBhBSEiwAY5y6V3j5jTkoH2ezz82dS-IvWvfmpnLrN7Pf79aJwike6PyYmMLVtpMi3xoCzWkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20547330612&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Jw0ZikRAaG_8IvMiMY7J6e8CGu&gclid=CjwKCAjwuanRBhBSEiwAY5y6V3j5jTkoH2ezz82dS-IvWvfmpnLrN7Pf79aJwike6PyYmMLVtpMi3xoCzWkQAvD_BwE] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/795317/support]

The Race Ramble: Cerberus 3-Day Expedition Stage Race

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/795317/fan_mail/new] Andrea and Chip break down their experience racing the Cerberus Adventure Stage Race in Newcastle, Virginia — a unique three-day stage race hosted by Adventure Source that mixed long race days with camp life, good food, and time to actually sleep and socialize between stages. The episode also dives into race strategy, cutoff pressure, navigation lessons, and the mental gears racers find when time starts running out. Andrea finished as the 2nd soloist and 12th overall, while Chip placed 1st as solo and 3rd overall despite a time penalty. Pack raft inflator (Kica Jet Fan – often misheard as “Kiva”): •Camping Hiking Adventures: https://campinghikingadventures.com/products/electric-pump-for-inflating-packrafts [https://campinghikingadventures.com/products/electric-pump-for-inflating-packrafts] •MRS official site: https://www.mrsraft.com/ [https://www.mrsraft.com/] Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (New Castle, VA): •https://www.wilderness-adventure.com [https://www.wilderness-adventure.com] (linked via Virginia.org listing) •Address: 11176 Peaceful Valley Rd, New Castle, VA — https://maps.google.com/?q=11176+Peaceful+Valley+Rd,+New+Castle,+VA+24127 Out There USA Packs: •https://outthereusa.com/ [https://outthereusa.com/] Hyperlite Mountain Gear Packs: •https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/ [https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/] ROCKBROS Pants: •Amazon.com: ROCKBROS Men and Womens Cycling Bike Pants Quick-Dry Outdoor Mountain Running Hiking Gear Black'' } : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry [https://www.amazon.com/ROCKBROS-Cycling-Quick-Dry-Outdoor-Mountain/dp/B0944396Y1?th=1&psc=1] BRONAX Shoes: •Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P43J5LN?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apan_dp_5BDRZCSV408MAA4XBRHT&ref_ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P43J5LN?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apan_dp_5BDRZCSV408MAA4XBRHT&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apan_dp_5BDRZCSV408MAA4XBRHT&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apan_dp_5BDRZCSV408MAA4XBRHT&rsd=ENosmk0ePkiXaEbzm9wuy5GUJd16d6aXHUwfNlXgDeFcT5R6uhXNctdJKmw8WG3ZkJuNIexw9tuT483rz9JwKqaGIV1sTI4C02SGCkqFwGHuByAsY0sJ&edk=AQIDAHi1lw%2FM8UbbSMD9ScOOFEmBMHMthHeEhqDaQYPJUAX3jQEI%2FYRu2vAQNjdOer6KpPA1AAAAfjB8BgkqhkiG9w0BBwagbzBtAgEAMGgGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQM2Wb1nIu2j7iuVGsEAgEQgDsOCyPv9XcC5CMSR6gIwl%2FK5N3m1FZUkxnU7ITQhnDKeqMbyGNswl8m7LWzbadHIoN7H4XDzD9gXcUiIw%3D%3D&th=1&psc=1] Seneca Rocks Climbing School (WV): •https://www.climbseneca.com [https://www.climbseneca.com] Sterling HollowBlock2 (friction hitch): •https://sterlingrope.com/hollowblock2/ [https://sterlingrope.com/hollowblock2/] Rappel How-tos: https://youtube.com/shorts/A_vsn145ROM?si=G39bidskgeV-rSLF [https://youtube.com/shorts/A_vsn145ROM?si=G39bidskgeV-rSLF]https://youtu.be/ar-ueF57BFc?si=7sF3WVRvP2tqCzfm [https://youtu.be/ar-ueF57BFc?si=7sF3WVRvP2tqCzfm] Follow us on our social media accounts Instagram: @thisabilityracing Facebook: Team thisABILITY Adventure Racing YouTube: ThisABILITY Racing Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/795317/support]

The Race Ramble: Shenandoah Epic 24Hr Adventure Race

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/795317/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Chip and Andrea share their experience racing at the Shenandoah Epic 24 Hour Adventure Race, organized by Adventure Enablers in the mountains of Shenandoah Valley. Racing solo for 24 hours is never easy, but both racers had an incredible day on the course. Chip Dodd and Andrea Anderson each took 1st place in their respective solo divisions, earning a spot on the podium after a full day of trekking, biking, navigating, and pushing through the challenges of this ever-changing race. They also share highlights from the course, lessons learned from racing solo, and appreciation for the adventure racing community that makes events like this so special. 🎧 Tune in for stories from the race, reflections from the course, and a celebration of another unforgettable day in the Shenandoah mountains. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/795317/support]

The Race Ramble: The MAGNIficent 2026

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/795317/fan_mail/new] Chip, Andrea, Nick, and David take on The MAGNIficent 2026, tackling a course packed with challenging navigation, demanding terrain, and nonstop decision-making. In this episode, they share their experience racing together—breaking down key route choices, the toughest sections of the course, and the moments that made the race memorable. From teamwork and strategy to the unpredictable twists that come with adventure racing, tune in to hear how the team navigated their way through another unforgettable 7 days on the course. The MAGNIficent Adventure Race 2026 is a multi-day expedition adventure race held on the South Island of New Zealand, specifically across the Southland Region and Otago Region, with the town of Gore serving as the race headquarters.  * Dates: February 28 – March 8, 2026  * Race start: March 1, 2026  * Course closes: March 7, 2026  * Total distance: about 500 km  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/795317/support]

The Race Ramble: Winter Warmup Adventure Race

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/795317/fan_mail/new] Andrea and Chip take the mic to recap the Winter Warmup Adventure Race, a 5-hour race organized by GRIT Adventure Racing in Maryland. From cold-weather challenges to smart navigation and nonstop movement, they break down what made this race tough—and fun. The episode also includes practical winter gear tips for racing in cold conditions. Chip shares his experience winning overall and being the only racer to clear the entire course, while Andrea talks about racing solo, finishing 1st in the Masters Female division, 1st solo female, and 13th overall. A mix of race strategy, lessons learned, and winter racing insights you can take into your next adventure. Chip's preferred glove for this race: https://www.amazon.com/Windproof-Adjustable-Suitable-Outdoor-Running-Cycling/dp/B07JHP9SDG/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1550KKIDM7GYM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qCSjTrNw1gQE3lDHEY4Lx_LtgYIancFZYq4UeBctsjZffXYdwFVj8qYsWmGhAI1AIjjnxSo0qCAJ9sNoytiy6kQUOgLOHOVQT-lTDgfnngKHHMjlseRnTU6ZELM2P36Faxr4Vit6Zz2_jZASEHEDLVw4SLLrWNLPlll51bpMidLSCrhjwNMXxvISCkOo7xth33d3NN4xMBYXXXIFXVdQAh2TLnAWYxB5axC9GAiQd6RQqcxtR7_EibphSaZE3KHFnw6BpcnoguLJDifJhdmFhnUEIpyTd9tMrZepdEzhrog.XB5CtP-0pD9roT8unnBV-HghGa2q0mAij9kiV1Set2c&dib_tag=se&keywords=warm%2Bgloves%2Bwith%2Bzipper&qid=1768273832&sprefix=warm%2Bgloves%2Bwith%2Bzipper%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-7&th=1 Andrea's preferred glove for this race: https://www.montbell.com/us/en/products/detail/1118256?fo=0&color=BK Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/795317/support]