Dave Kauffman
Personal Summary
"Winners must have two things, definite goals and a burning desire to achieve them."
I have a Yellow Labrador, Karma.
Professional Experience/Certifications
15+ years of technical computer experience
5+ years experience as a phlebotomy technician
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Athletic Summary
Adventure Racing
2007 – Lafayette Adventure Race – Lafayette, IN (1st overall)
2007 – Sunflower 24 hr – Lawrence, KS (20th overall)
2006 – Salomon/Moosejaw 30-Hr Adventure Rage – Cadillac, MI (8th overall)
2006 – Odyssey Wild Wonderful 15-Hr – New River, WV (1st all Male, 4th Overall)
2006 – Planet Adventure Urban Sprint – Indianapolis, IN (11th overall)
2006 – ICO 12 Hour Rogaine - Brownstown, IN (4th overall)
2005 – Race Director – Planet Adventure Sprint
2005 – Race Director – Indianapolis Adventure Race (charity event)
2005 – Wild Scallion – Chicago, Illinois
2005 – SMAR – Brevard, North Carolina
2005 – Planet Adventure Urban Sprint – Indianapolis, IN
2005 – USARA National Championships – Qualified
2005 – Swamp Stomp – Tampa, FL
2005 – Race Director – Planet Adventure 24-Hour Challenge
2005 – Yough Extreme – Ohiopyle, PA; (4th Co-ed, Qualified for ’05 Nationals)
2004 – North Georgia Adventure Race (NGAR) – Georgia
2004 – Raid the Pier – Chicago, Illinois (13th place)
2004 – Planet Adventure 30-Hour Challenge - Owen-Putnam, Indiana
2004 – Ozark Greenways AR – Twin Bridges, Missouri (1st place, Nationals Qualifier)
2004 – Potomac Highlands Expedition AR (PHEAR) – Seneca Rocks, WV
2004 – Planet Adventure Sprint AR – Sellersburg, IN (1st place, premier division)
2004 – Circle City Sprint Adventure Race – Indianapolis, IN
2004 – Indianapolis AR – Eagle Creek, Indianapolis, IN (7th place, long course)
2004 – Wild Scallion – Chicago, IL (8th place All-Male, 22nd overall)
2004 – ‘Circle City’ 24-Hour (3rd place Co-Ed, Nationals Qualifier)
2004 – USARA National Championships – French Lick, IN
2003 – Raid the Pier – Chicago, IL (6th place division)
2003 – Planet Adventure 30-Hour Challenge - Bloomington, IN
2003 – Circle City Sprint AR - Indianapolis, IN (2nd pl. premier division, 4th place overall)
2003 – Indianapolis Adventure Race, Long Course - Indianapolis, IN (25th place)
Running & Other Athletic Interests
1997-2003 Multiple Half Marathons
2002-2005 Bop To The Top stair climb (2nd place age group, 2nd place team)
2004 – Indianapolis Metrogaine (1st place overall, long course)
2002-2003 Multiple orienteering events (o-meets, rogaines)
15K’s, 10K’s, duathlon and other various road/trail races (2001 – 2005)
rock climbing, backpacking, tennis.
Plans for 2006
I will continue to work on core strength, speed, endurance and efficiency. Will focus on
biking strength over the winter. Will work to make canoeing/kayaking a strength this next
year. I participated in my first multi-day race in 2004. In 2006, would like to compete in a
3-4 day race. Plan to complete my W-EMT.
Memberships
Indianapolis Crossroads Orienteering (Director of Information/webmaster)
United States Orienteering Federation
United States Adventure Racing Association
Central Indiana Bicycling Association