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Team Number: 1

Race Position: 42

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Athletes: Alasdair Bruce, Jo Halliday, John Cunningham and Nick Harper
www.teamaccelerate.co.uk

Part of the ever improving squad from Team Accelerate Adventure Racing, the Team will be lead out by the experienced Alasdair (8th Portugal XPD) and highly regarded and multi-day experienced John.  For Jo this is her first year of Adventure Racing having come from the GB Orienteering Junior squad.  Jo has also seen success as a soloist at this years Mountain Hardwear Open 5 Series.  Nick comes to the Team off a very successful Lakeland 50 result and outdoor experience across all disciplines. 

Team Accelerate is a fully managed Team that is partnered by some of the sports leading and most renowned Brands and Companies.  Formed in November 2005 the squad encompasses 15 dedicated athletes.  Some of the members have represented their country in an associated sport, whilst others are highly regarded and experienced Adventure Racers. 

In 2007 and 08 Team Accelerate never failed to achieve a podium finish in any race entered within the UK and wins included the Open 5 Series (mixed, male and female pair categories), the Open Endurance Series and the Powerbar Three Peaks Yacht Race, in association with Vlad the Impaler and crew. 

In 2008 the Team fully competed in their first World Series AR event, finishing 8th, in the Portugal XPD.  This was to set the scene for the ongoing development of the Team. 

During 2009 success on the UK scene continued and new levels were attained in racing speeds, giving the soon to be crowned World Champions a very close call in their first head to head meeting.  Team Accelerate were represented in the World Series Championships Final at the end of the year. 

Going into 2010 it was agreed the squad would begin to take a more dedicated approach to racing XPD and plans are been put in place to race WARC Tasmania, 2011.  In doing so the Team has begun working with Sheffield Hallam University based company 'Podium Performance' drawing on their extensive experience helping Olympians and World Champions.  2010 will be very much a year of 'transition' as the Team Athletes adjust to the demands and the processes required for multi day racing.   

Team Accelerate is Partnered and Supported by:
New Balance, OMM, Suunto, Leki, SKINS, Mountain Hardwear, Make Innovation Happen, High 5, Accelerate, X Socks and X Bionic