Rootstock Racing has never been one to shy away from a challenge. This time, their racing takes them deep into the arid beauty of southern Africa. In this episode of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast, Abby Perkiss, Brent Freedland, Matt Cymanski and Michael Garrison share their experience racing in Expedition Africa Namibia, a once-in-a-lifetime event set against the stark landscapes and sweeping deserts of Race Director Heidi Muller's homeland.

We talk sand dunes, strategy, carrying water, and the joy of expedition racing as the team recounts the highs, lows, and everything in between from their time in Namibia. What does it take to race across one of the world’s most iconic and unforgiving environments? How do you prepare, adapt, and endure when the terrain pushes back at every turn? What did Matt find so appealing about gas station sandwiches?

From Windhoek to the wild, this is a story of resilience, teamwork, and the challenge of international adventure racing.

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Show notes:

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