What it's like to risk your life? Professional Navy SEAL trainer Don Mann shows us the ropes.

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Professional adventure racer, freelance journalist, and coach Travis Macy just interviewed PQ CEO Don Mann for the GoFAR (Go For Adventure Racing) World Class Adventure Podcast.

GoFAR revolutionizes adventure audio through podcasted interviews with the world’s elite adventure racers, mountaineers, climbers, triathletes, runners, expeditionaries, and industry leaders.

Check out the interview via the GoFAR site or on iTunes!

Don Mann, a retired Navy SEAL and internationally renowned athlete, has changed the lives of countless people by sharing his unique Combat Mindset training philosophy approach.

For more than 25 years, Don has inspired and motivated people of all walks of life including business professionals, government and military personnel, Navy SEALs, and athletes - from beginner level to world-class. His inspirational talks include a fascinating journey through the times and struggles he has been challenged with as a SEAL and an ultra-distance athlete.

Don’s philosophy is that everyone needs to develop a combat mindset to reach their full potential as an employee, employer, parent, member of the military, government personnel or athlete.

His down to earth approach to describing some very chilling experiences is quite unique and has inspired audiences such as executives from Daimler Chrysler, Merrill Lynch, Atlanta Mortgage Banking Association, XDIN, Swift, Dominos; and countless athletes, and government/military personnel.

For more information on having Don Mann speak to your organization, contact him at DDM@USFrogMann.com or call 757-645-3396.

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The "Complete Guide to Adventure Racing," written by Odyssey Adventure Racing founder Don Mann and Chicago Sun Times writer Kara Schaad is a comprehensive book that covers all aspects of the sport of adventure racing including: the best techniques for biking, paddling, and climbing; gear selection, proper use, and preparation; navigation and orienteering essentials; tips on nutrition, hydration and health; team strategy and logistics; and a listing of schools and races from around the world. It is also filled with entertaining anecdotes from well-known adventure racers and personalities such as Gerard Fusil (the Godfather of the sport and Raid Gauloises race director from 1989 - 1997), John Howard, Ian Adamson, Steve Gurney, Jane Hall, Angelika Castaneda, and Blain Reeves. It also features photos from Odyssey's races, Raid Gauloises, Eco-Challenge, Southern Traverse, Hi-Tec and others.