 |
About Duesouth
Our journey so far
There was a time, not so long ago, when outdoor gear made you look like anything from the abominable snowman to a comic in khaki, with numerous over-dyed, under-styled or badly cut options in-between.
"Wouldn't it be great if there were an outdoor store that combined serious function with inspired style?" we asked ourselves.
That was back in 2002 and two years later we opened our first Duesouth store, equipped with some of the finest, functionally and aesthetically styled adventure gear the world has to offer.
Our customers rapidly embraced the idea that there's no need to be a blot on the landscape while enjoying the action and excitement of the outdoors, and some were so taken with our kit that they even started wearing it around town.
This goes some way to explain why we now have 22 store locations around the country with more coming soon. But there's more to our story…
Where we are now
Our primary aim is to share our enthusiasm for the freedom and energetic self-expression of adventure. We do this by equipping others with well-designed, high quality gear - because it is our firm belief that the only difference between the great outdoors and the not-so-great outdoors is having the right kit.
Or, more poetically put…
Duesouth is the direction of adventure. It calls you to find yourself outdoors, unencumbered by the baggage of everyday life. Remember who you really are. You were not born to spend your life surrounded by walls. Or chained to a desk. Break away. Do something wild. Go somewhere you can breathe clean air. Rediscover you are truly alive. Be an outsider.
What we carry
We travel the world to explore outdoor brands in every category and then make the best of them available in our stores. The pick of International brands include The North Face, Columbia Sportswear, Merrell and Salomon as well as our very own brand Duesouth. Between them we have all you need to make whatever adventure you choose for yourself complete.
Where we're headed
The view from the top of the mountain is always better than the view from the valley. This is why we choose to set the pace in the outdoor category and go all out to remain the best when it comes to delivering well designed gear that our customers can depend on to work beautifully and look great, season after season.
|
|
|
|
Rest and Recovery in Training
Learning how to recover from training and racing is the key to remaining healthy and being ready for your next competition. Adventure racing is a demanding sport, especially for those competing in a mix of long and short races. For those entering the sport for the first season, a sensible approach to nutrition, training, recovery and sleep, should all help in reaching and sustaining good performance levels. Recovery should not be treated as rest when the body has reached a level of extreme tiredness or fatigue. Rather, it should be something that is incorporated into your weekly training and annual periodisation schedule. The following article may give you tips on how to gauge recovery for your own needs.
Since adventure races come in all guises, from 6 hour sprint races to 12 day endurance events, planning recovery between the events can be particularly challenging. However, no matter what the duration, frequency, and intensity of training and racing, it is important to recover fully before the next session, especially since endurance exercise places a high demand upon the body physiologically, bio-mechanically and psychologically. Being able to recover properly will enhance your - and ultimately your team's - performance. |
|
