Carneddau Triathlon

If you want to make your friends green with envy and begging to come with on your next trip then follow these tips and soon people will come to you for advice on their next extreme sport adventure. OK lets face it there are different levels of extreme sport and different people will have different ideas of what is extreme for them. You don't have to be jumping off a cliff without a parachute to be extreme. To most people, diving, sailing and cycling in the woods are extreme but if you want to be the talk of the town then you need to do the following three things and pretty soon you will be considered the guru of extreme sports in your circle of friends.

The history of the term 'extreme sports' is quite often associated with Ernest Hemingway who stated 'there are only three sports - bullfighting, motor racing and mountaineering, all the rest are games'. Whether you agree with this statement or not, it is clear that from as far back as the 1950s the term was associated with sports that could lead to death.

Extreme sports are highly physical in nature. They generally involve great amount of bodily efforts, and seriously thrilling but risky speed and height that make your adrenaline rush at its fastest pace while at the same time the participant of the sport applies mental and emotional strength in focus and determination in finishing the entire activity. The difference with the traditional sports from the extreme ones is that the latter are often performed alone or in solitary as compared to the latter where other players or teammates play the game altogether.

Most people become interested in one or many at a young age and they usually only get a coach if they wish to take the sport further - this is clearly different to other sports such as football and swimming for example.

Another difference between extreme sports and normal sports is that the performance of a sportsman is not as clear cut. For example, a person's ability to rock climb is evaluated on more subjective and aesthetic criteria, rather than on a speed or score level. With every mountain being different, and the variables also changing in the other sports, it just isn't possible to create a set performance system. Of course, this isn't the case for all extreme sports but it is the norm for most.

Punctuate your blog with pictures and videos. I'll say it again, people love a good video with some music that makes it look professional. They also want to be able to read your blog post so keep it between 400 and 800 words. Make sure its punchy and keeps your reader entertained. People love stories so make sure they could see themselves as a character in that story. If you can make them believe they could do it too then the next time they think of an adventure sport they will think of you.

I know I have probably rattled on about some things that may be quite obvious but they are important. I believe that the key to enjoying your extreme sport is to enjoy it with the people you love to spend time with. Not everyone is as adventurous as you so you have to make it easy for them to see themselves enjoying the time with you. All these things will help them see that you are the one they could go on their next adventure with.