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SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into?
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 2011-05-07 12:41 PM |
Elite  4583   |  Subject: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into?Three of my senior boys who ran cross country for me needed a 4th person for their 4 man team for this so called Spartan race. The only person they could think of nutty enough and fit enough to do it with them was me. I said sure and then looked it up. Ummm...has anybody else done this race? I'm a little worried since there is a death waiver to sign. Gulp. |
| 2011-05-07 12:50 PM in reply to: #3486730 |
Extreme Veteran 756  Mexico! | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? good luck to you...
ETA: looks like there are several types/distances, which one are you doing? Edited by Prince of Denmar 2011-05-07 12:54 PM |
| 2011-05-07 12:51 PM in reply to: #3486730 |
Member 113 Long Island | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? I did it in NY! I loved it... soo much fun! It's only a 5k(at least thats the one I did)... considering some of the work outs ive seen you post every day... you can handle it with no problem.... don't wear anything you dont want to ruin.... my stuff is still stained with mud! |
| 2011-05-07 12:58 PM in reply to: #3486745 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? nicecat13 - 2011-05-07 12:51 PM I did it in NY! I loved it... soo much fun! It's only a 5k(at least thats the one I did)... considering some of the work outs ive seen you post every day... you can handle it with no problem.... don't wear anything you dont want to ruin.... my stuff is still stained with mud! It does look fun-I've never done anything like it before in my life! Yay for a new adventure! This one is in Utah and is an 8 mile course. It's out at Soldier Hollow--one of the winter Olympic venues. Good tip on the clothing...although I don't want to know why so much mud! |
| 2011-05-07 1:02 PM in reply to: #3486754 |
Member 113 Long Island | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? 8 Miles? haha... crazy.... well if you can do so much as a half marathon... you'll be fine... at mine they had obsticals like jumping hurdles, crawling through mud under barbed wire, climbing up walls as they threw lard on to them.... that was "fun"... I fell off the wall and they made me do 50 push ups lol a lot of climbing walls and cargo nets, running up hills and crawling under/through stuff... it is an adventure though... take a before/after pic... its funny how dirty you get after the race |
| 2011-05-07 1:25 PM in reply to: #3486730 |
Master 3888 Overland Park, KS | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? Death waver? Perhaps you're going into battle with Leonitas! Spartans! ....what is your profession? Triathlon Sire! (Spartans.JPG) Attachments ---------------- Spartans.JPG (31KB - 30 downloads) |
| 2011-05-07 4:08 PM in reply to: #3486730 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? I did the 8mile version 2 weeks ago. Was one of the hardest races I've ever done, but also so much fun! It's good to run it with others so you can help each other over the walls. On the 8 mile course there will be 15 obstacles, any one that you don't complete correctly will require you to do 30 burpees! BTW, not doing it correctly can include falling back down a wall - no starting over; it's burpee time! Our wave started at 11 am in about 85* weather. They have limited water on the course (spartans don't need water), so I hope you have a bit cooler weather! You're going to have a blast! |
| 2011-05-07 4:22 PM in reply to: #3486730 |
Pro 4189 Pittsburgh, my heart is in Glasgow | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? Dude, did they miss the memo? It's teacher APPRECIATION week, not teacher DESTRUCTION week. Have fun! Looks great. |
| 2011-05-07 5:06 PM in reply to: #3486925 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? amd723 - 2011-05-07 4:08 PM I did the 8mile version 2 weeks ago. Was one of the hardest races I've ever done, but also so much fun! It's good to run it with others so you can help each other over the walls. On the 8 mile course there will be 15 obstacles, any one that you don't complete correctly will require you to do 30 burpees! BTW, not doing it correctly can include falling back down a wall - no starting over; it's burpee time! Our wave started at 11 am in about 85* weather. They have limited water on the course (spartans don't need water), so I hope you have a bit cooler weather! You're going to have a blast! Sounds, ummm, fun! Good thing I'll have 3 strapping 18 year olds to help me over the darn walls! |
| 2011-05-07 6:17 PM in reply to: #3486730 |
Champion 7558 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? Where were you when I was an 18-year-old senior? Sounds really cool! When is it? |
| 2011-05-07 10:26 PM in reply to: #3487067 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? McFuzz - 2011-05-07 6:17 PM Where were you when I was an 18-year-old senior? Sounds really cool! When is it? Hee hee Mike...! It's on July 9--a month after my HIM...I should be good to go! I've watched several videos of races. It looks really...dirty! |
| 2011-05-08 9:57 AM in reply to: #3486779 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? reecealan - 2011-05-07 1:25 PM Death waver? Perhaps you're going into battle with Leonitas! Spartans! ....what is your profession? Triathlon Sire! Love it! |
| 2011-05-08 10:03 AM in reply to: #3486730 |
Expert 1244 | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? Dear Penthouse... |
| 2011-05-08 11:20 AM in reply to: #3487692 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: SPARTAN race...what did I get myself into? ajusf16 - 2011-05-08 10:03 AM Dear Penthouse... LOL...but, who would be writing the letter? Me or them? Haaaaaaaaaaaaa |
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