![]() And the traverse wall, which I’ve never failed, kicked my butt. Some obstacles, however, were certainly a bit harder: the sandbag carry was a standard 50 lbs across the board for both male and females, and was a true sandbag…not the neoprene “pancakes” we have become accustomed to (which are far easier to hold). There were bungee cords to crawl under instead of barbed wire. The rope climb was half of i’s normal height. The MAJORITY of obstacles were tame by Spartan standards. I love running, but it was a fun change of pace to always see the next obstacle in front of you (and to not worry about any ski slopes). I’m not going to bore you with an entire play by play (sadly, even of a 1.5 mile race…but THIS VIDEO does a good job showing everything), but here’s a general summary: the course itself was incredibly obstacle heavy, which I really enjoyed. FYI: the Reebok All Terrains aren’t that great on pavement, but I’m guessing you probably assumed that. A quick chat with Spartan emcee Dustin, including Geoff asking if there were any port-a-potties on the course, to which Dustin replied “dude…it’s a mile and a half” (sadly, Geoff wasn’t kidding, haha) And then we were off.Ī few small walls, and then we immediately hit the pavement and turned into a parking garage. My muscles were locked up and tight, thus I decided I would enjoy the course, and not all out “race” for time.įinally it was our time in the starting corral. While this prevented hypothermia, it certainly was a horrible pre-race warm up strategy. Thankfully I had a big warm boyfriend to bear hug me all the way to the start line. I, in only a tank top and arm warmers because I was overly optimistic for warm weather, froze my ass off. However, because of the wave start, we greatly misjudged our own starting time…what was supposed to be 10:00 ended up being much later while we waited in the start line. This actually spaced participants out perfectly in my opinion, as I didn’t wait in line at any of the obstacles. As this was a short course, waves went off every minute for five participants. …we checked out bags and headed to the start line. ![]() If you think you have what it takes to handle one (or all of these races, earning you a Spartan Race Trifecta), you can find a race close to you by visiting the Spartan Race website. This race is designed for ages 4 to 13, and it’s a great chance for kids to learn teamwork, get active, and get muddy while having fun and conquering the obstacles in their way. Finishing won’t be easy but crossing that finish line will give you an incredible level of accomplishment. The race has been defined as brutal, testing your courage, endurance, tenacity, and physical strength through its Signature Spartan Obstacles. The toughest course out of all the ones offered by the Spartan Race. The super course runs through more rugged and tougher terrain, and the obstacles will definitely test your grit and perseverance. This course is their middle distance course, and it’s designed to test both your physical ability and endurance as well as your mental strength. Some of the 20+ obstacles include fire, mud, barbed wire, and walls. Sprint is the shortest course offered, and it’s designed as a great place to start for beginners, though it’s perfect for all fitness levels. There are three main types of races, which include sprint, super, and beast, along with endurance events and junior courses, aimed at children and young teenagers. Spartan Race is the leader in obstacle racing, offering races and courses for people of all ages and fitness levels. They may have started in the U.S., but they’ve now been franchised worldwide, and you can find them in Canada, Australia, South Korea and Europe. ![]() Spartan races started in 2007 and were named Peak Races until Reebok became the event title sponsor, and the races were renamed the “Reebok Spartan Race World Championships.” Their lengths range from just 3 miles to a marathon distance. At its core, Spartan Race is a series of obstacle races with various distances and difficulty levels.
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