Please note: I have not yet run a Spartan race although it sounds incredibly thrilling…I’d love to one day, hopefully soon!
First off, what is Spartan Racing and what makes it different from a typical “mud run”?
Spartans believed while on this earth, they should achieve one moment of excellence and understood they might die trying. I love this philosophy, although I’d rather not die mid-run. Beyond the thrill of exciting obstacles, the Spartan Race also encourages you to RUN this race and test yourself! According to their website, obstacles along this course include fire, mud, water, barbed wire, and occasionally Hell on Earth. There WILL be obstacles to catch you off guard.
Spartan Sprint = 3+ miles, 15+ obstacles
Super Spartan = 8+ miles, 20+ obstacles
Spartan Beast = 13+ miles, 25+obstacles
Ultra Beast = 26+ miles, 50+ obstacles
I’m just saying, if you complete the final race, you are the beast to end all beasts. The URL of the website to register for this event alone scares the poo out of me. http://www.youmaydie.com/
Complete all three race distances (Sprint, Super, and Beast) in a calendar year to earn the Spartan Trifecta Badge of Honor!
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I would go for the super spartan.
ReplyDeleteThere's one near by but it's on my anniversary wkend. Guess I'd have to find a different one if I win. :)
ReplyDeleteThere's one near me but its on my anniversary wkend.
ReplyDeleteGah! I want to do this! There's one in Indiana next May, and I think it would be a blast.
ReplyDeleteAny! The Spartan Race is on my bucket list so any would make me happy!
ReplyDeleteId like to win an entry for my husband to run the Sprint with me :)
ReplyDeleteI'd start with a sprint.
ReplyDeleteId try the sprint
ReplyDeleteMy husband wants to do this race so bad! Me...not so sure lol!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure which distance I'd pick because I'd let Allan choose!
ReplyDeleteI'd do the sprint.
ReplyDeleteI'd do the Spartan Sprint.
ReplyDeleteI am actually looking at doing this at the end of the year!
ReplyDeleteThe Spartan race sounds far too hard for me ;)
ReplyDeleteI would love to try one, but worry with as injury prone as I seem to be.
ReplyDeleteI would do the sprint
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