A raid is an endurance competition.
Raid is a term that comes from English and can be used to name a certain raid or challenge . The concept is used in the sports field in reference to an endurance competition, which involves traveling very long distances.
The idea of adventure raid is used to refer to a race in which participants must combine different disciplines . An example of this test are those that include cycling, swimming, climbing and free running.
Raid duration
Currently there are various types of raid competitions. Specifically, we can say that these are the most common:
- Sprint , which lasts a maximum of six hours.
- 12 hours , which, as its name suggests, takes place over no more than half a day.
- 24 hours , which lasts a full day.
- Several days , which usually last a maximum of two full days during which those competing do not sleep or do so for a very short time.
- Expedition . This type of raid test lasts a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 11, a very tough competition for the participants.
Tips for participants
For people who make the decision to participate in a raid, it is important that they first take into account a series of fundamental tips:
- They must choose the competition of this type that best suits their qualities and abilities as well as their physical preparation, age and experience.
- They have to have important notions about survival , since, on some occasions, they will have to survive on their own without receiving help of any kind.
- It is essential that they know how to handle and use both maps and compasses with absolute ease.
- They must previously carry out optimal preparation, not only on a physical level but also from a mental point of view, so as not to be affected by fatigue , problems that arise during the test or lack of sleep, for example.
The Dakar Rally is a raid.
Raid types
Known as an equestrian raid , on the other hand, is a competition on horseback that requires traversing a very significant distance in the same day. These races require you to go through different types of terrain , implying a great challenge for the rider but especially for the horse.
A rally raid , on the other hand, is a car or motorcycling competition that takes place on open terrain. The Dakar Rally , formerly known as Paris-Dakar , is the most famous event of its kind.
Other uses of the term
In a military context, a raid consists of entering a hostile territory for a short period , with the objective of accomplishing a specific mission. The usual thing is that the raid takes place with a small number of people who, after completing their objective, return to a safe area.
RAID is also the name of a special unit of the French police and a computer system for storing data in independent drives that replicate and share the information .
Raid , finally, is the name of a well-known insecticide produced in Argentina .