spartan race

[Jeromy]

I did the "beast" last year with a group. These "races" are a lot of fun and a good way to test yourself. Being "in shape" is a good idea, but I can tell you anyone can do one of these. I saw every shape and size during the race. My wife did the race with me and she hates running. We would just run a bit, then walk and run when again when we could. The obstacles are nothing to be scared of as they are a fun break between the running. Things like jumping into mud pits, jumping over wood walls, rope climbs, monkey bars on overhead cargo nets, spear throwing, dragging and carrying thing etc. If you cant do a obstacle, its not big deal they just have you do 30 burpees instead. I took it easy and hung with my wife for 3/4 of the race and I finished it in 3 hrs. She finished in 4 and there were some finishing in 6+ hrs. Anyone thinking about getting fit and trying different things, should do this. I would recommend a camelbak, lots of energy type snacks and SUNSCREEN!

Thanks for the report! sounds like a great experience.

 

[Jeromy]

Any one else signed up? Their is a groupon coupon that saved to s bit of $

I've been trying to stay motivated and keep on hitting the gym.

 

[McFate]

I've done the Utah beast the last two years, and had a blast. It's definitely a good motivation to get in shape. I'll be doing it again this year too, using that Groupon. They seem to have one of those each year, as I have yet to pay full price to sign up for one of these.

As for training, in my case, mixing lifting (Stronglifts) 3x a week with running 3x on non-weight days has given me my best results and prep for the race. Running is good, but if you can find a place to do some trail running with lots of hills, that'll really help. The Soldier Hollow course is nothing but hill climbs.

 

[bryson]

I'll be there this year with a team my brother has put together... I'm excited and terrified.