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Odyssey is pleased to announce that the 3-day Endorphin FIX will take
place in and around the New River Gorge in south central West
Virginia. Don't skim over that word 'around' --since the already epic
event is going long this edition, we have added some altogether new
terrain for you to hike, bike and paddle on. Never mind the already
great rope sites, fun, but challenging whitewater swimming and tough
orienteering of past races -- look for added flatwater canoeing, and
new for an EFIX: whitewater rafting!

"Racers who participated in the Wild Wonderful 24 hour race this past
May loved the rafting," says owner Ronny Angell, "and it certainly
ranks high in the tally of the Best of West Virginia. We just had to
fit it in." Course Designer Joy Marr has been pouring over the maps,
gleaning new and interesting areas to explore for this race. Says
Marr, "this event will be a showcase of the area and give racers a
real run for their money -- albeit closer to home."

The EFIX will be a supported race, an option offered only once before.
Not only will racers looking to participate in longer events benefit
from the added day of racing, their support crews will as well.
"Having an opportunity to run a multi-day race with your support is
paramount for peak performance. Working out the bugs early will
especially help teams going on to Primal Quest or other supported
races," says Angell. "Since racers will be out for 3 nights, it will
be a true taste of a real expeditionary event."

Marr further expounded that, along with all of the disciplines, racers
will definitely see the signature OAR trait: monumental elevation gain
and loss. "I'll certainly do my best not to disappoint racers!"

Angell added, "the rich history of this Odyssey classic ensures that
the event will be a racer's race: low on glitz and high on epic,
giving racers a true test of intense physical, emotional and mental
challenges, with a sense of adventure. Racers can expect to see the
best and biggest West Virginia has to offer."

Interested non racers with a passion for adventure may be a part of
the event by registering to volunteer for any length of time or by
assisting a team or soloist as a support crew member. Volunteer and
Support Crew Registration are NOW open.. Stay tuned for additional
details as the season progresses and go online to read past Endorphin
FIX participants' comments and stories.

volunteer/support registration:
https://secure.jlinternet.com/oarevents/volsignup1.asp

team/soloist registration:
https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=11

Feel free to write anytime with questions at susanna@...