Our Story
acidotic RACING, LLC started as an adventure racing team in the summer of 2002. Brothers Chris & Jay Dunn were in search of an athletic outlet that would allow them to compete together. Racing as Team Live Free or Die they slogged through the hills and swamps of Harriman State Park during the inagural NYARA event, The Longest Day. After fifteen hours they mercifully headed toward the nearest interstate and hitched back to the finish and a DNF. Since that time they've improved their teamwork, refined their navigation skills, and enhanced their year round training programs and regularly vie for top 10 finishes at every race they compete in.
The team has now grown to over 25 members and regularly competes in snowshoe racing, mountain bike racing, ultra-distance trail running, triathlon, and road racing all over the northeast. Recently, we've added event management to our bag of tricks and will organize and host endurance events in the seacoast and lakes region of New Hampshire where we live and play.
Please explore this site to find out about our ever growing team and event management company. If you have a love for great adventure, you're always welcome to train and race with us. New to a sport we compete in? We're just the people you need...we've helped countless teammates experience new sports over the years. Thank you for your interest in acidotic RACING, LLC.
Call or email us for more information on where we're racing, training, or hosting an event in your 'neck of the woods'.
What People Are Saying About Us...
Hey Chris Dunn, the Dunn family, volunteers, sponsors, and "acidotic RACING",
As a "die-hard" WMAC member, snowshoe racer since about 2001, and moreover as one of the 3 Northeast Regional Representatives of the United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) I just wanted to commend you and "acidotic" for providing all participants with an awesome snowshoe event today. In particular Chris, your enthusiasm and caring about ALL competitors, great organization, and greeting us at the finish deserve more than ordinary recognition. The "swag" was really nice, however the kids's events were the highlight of the day. This unique winter sport of snowshoe racing is growing steadily and it's refreshing to see kids embrace it on their own level. I intend to pass on my very positive experience to Ed Alibozek, the Guru of the WMAC snowshoe series. The course was perfectly marked, and indeed challenging with the ups, downs, and of course Cobble Mtn (personally my favorite part). By the way Chris, that guy at the top of Cobble Mtn looked way too young to be your Dad!
Thanks for having this event. The WMAC'ers present today, and others who I talked with after the race were very impressed! Nice job! As you know the WMAC snowshoe series is the "Holy Grail" of snowshoe racing in the Northeast but they/we/I have always appreciated and welcomed those who promote the spirit of snowshoe racing. You truly did that at Cobble Mtn today and many people thank you.
Kudo's to all!
Bill Morse
Dracut, MA
Our Mission
acidotic RACING, LLC is committed to hosting first class outdoor sporting events at great locations that benefit local non-profits and are supported by similarly committed business partners.
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Wife Carrying Championship
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After Two Devastating Injuries, Lesniak Is Back to Her Old Tricks...Running Strong!
July 1, 2008
Dover, NEW HAMPSHIRE - Some victories are bigger than they appear. For Jamie Lesniak, her win at this May's Moms On The Run 5k was more than a win over her competition...it was a triumph over seven months of self reflection. It all started with a "pop". Less than halfway through her first leg at the 2007 Reach The Beach Relay Jamie felt that something in her foot wasn't right. She kept running and finished the 9.3 mile section. Shortly after climbing in the van she could tell her foot was in rough shape. As it swelled and turned a deep shade of purple she tried to put the reality of the situation back in the deep recesses of her
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July 4
Freeport, ME
Athletes: Bonnie Topham, John Keeley
July 4
Kennebunkport, ME
Athlete: Matt Rousseau
July 6
Sunapee, NH
Athlete: Chris J. Dunn
July 13
Kennebunk, ME
Athlete: Matt Rousseau
July 19
Yarmouth, ME
Athlete: Christine Caswell
July 26
Jay, VT
Athletes: Dwight Hartman, Ri Fahnestock, Chris J. Dunn
July 26
Biddeford, ME
Athletes: Matt Rousseau & Andy Rogers
July 27
York, ME
Athletes: Kate Preston, Karen Dunn, Christine Holmes, Erin Meserve
Jamie finishing strong
consciousness. She still had two more legs to run. The pain made that task nearly impossible. As she'd learn a day or two later, she had fractured the 3rd metatarsal in her foot when she stepped awkwardly on a section of course that transitioned from trail to pavement. In an incredibly lucky twist of fortune, her vanmates consisted of a physical therapist and a former paramedic. Her foot wrapped and packed in ice she encouraged the others and waited for her turn to run. At the Reach The Beach Relay it seems like your turn will never come again and then when it finally does you wish you had 4 more hours to recover. For Jamie, her recovery needs could have been measured in months rather than hours but in an incredible display of guts she laced her shoe a little tighter and began running her second leg...an overnight 7.7 mile roller. Overcoming unspeakable pain she finished that section on a broken foot. It was evident immediately after she finished leg #14 that her RTB experience would be over. When she finally sought medical attention she was told that she'd be out of commission for close to 4 months. It was pretty close to a runner's worst nightmare...no running for 4 months! "I was a bear. Irritable would be putting it lightly." she recently admitted. When the boot finally came off and she got permission to begin to resume her typical activities, she began to push herself as her desire to regain her winning form consumed her. Unfortunately, she may have done too much, too soon. When she started to experience pain in the foot again (although in a different spot) she went back to her doctors. The news was once again upsetting...she had fractured another bone in her foot. It was February and again she was on the shelf for three months! When April finally rolled around and she again returned to running her approach was much more realistic and she not only found physical satisfaction in running, she also had developed a different attitude about the sport. "I'm a competitor and that I can’t change. Before the injury I had convinced myself that this must mean I run for others. This belief only weakened my efforts in every event. I would defeat myself before even starting, and ultimately hurt my ability to grow. Regardless of how much training I received, or how many books I read, I had made up my mind I was running for others." said Lesniak. "Returning to the road, I am still that same competitor with the same drive, but now with a new understanding of what the sport offers me (other then a great cardio workout). We all have different drives, and do the same activity for different reasons. I am a competitive runner because it lights my fire and I feel alive. I am my biggest critic, but I am also my biggest fan, and that’s now ok." When she taped the 2008 Mom's On The Run 5k In Dover on Mother's Day her transformation was complete.
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