Alasdair Bruce

Alasdair is rapidly gaining experience in adventure racing from the world of triathlon where he competed for a number of years and represented the GB age group team. Alasdair has become a strong team member within the squad and for 2011 has taken on a Captain's role for his next ARWS XPD event.

His up-bringing in the north of Scotland has laid a strong foundation of skills in the mountains, on the water in a kayak and with navigation. Alasdair in his first XPD event finished in 8th place agaisnt some of Europe's strongest Team's.

During the last couple of years Alasdair has taken the role of helping develop the younger members of the Team as they progress into XPD Racing, as Team Captain. In addition he was the lead 'Support Crew' member of the winning 2011 Coast To Coast Team.

By day Alasdair drives a desk...

Representation & Results...

Great Britain Age Group Triathlete
2006
- 3rd mixed team: Ace Race 1-day Ashford
- 2nd mixed team: Rat Race, Edinburgh
- 5th mixed team: Rat Race, Manchester
2008
- 1st male solo: Skins Six in Peak,
- 1st male pair: Skins Six in Peak, Grindleford
- 3rd mixed pair: Open 12

- 2nd mixed pair: Open 24
- 3rd mixed pair: Open Endurance series
- 8th mixed team: World Series XPD Portugal
2009
- 3rd team: Helly Hansen X-adventure

Just in Case you Wanted to Know...

Which adventure race is on your must do list?

I’d really like to go back to the Western Isles of Scotland and race the Hebridean Challenge. I took part in a three day adventure race up there with a work’s team there many years ago as a one-off. Now that Adventure Racing is my main sport, I’d like to go back and do the new five day race - the scenery is spectacular.

What's your favorite Adventure Racing discipline?
I like it all. I’ve always liked trying different sports and trying to improve in them – only time limits me. To succeed in adventure racing requires an ability to apply oneself to a wide range of sports

Do you think there are benefits in racing triathlon before getting involved in AR?
Coming from a triathlon background, it has been easy to adapt to the multi-sport nature of AR. Both require planning of kit and nutrition for each leg of the race. Triathlon training has also given me a total body fitness which helps with the demands of the many sports within adventure racing.