I registered for the Spartan Race in Calgary on Aug. 17, 2013. I know it’s a year away but the registrations are filling up quickly. Plus I had a 20% off coupon. Bonus. I convinced Tara to sign up too. She was all in. We were going to go with a team but decided to take advantage of the choice in heats. If we waited until next year we might get a heat that doesn’t work for us. We decided 10 a.m. works for us. I am so excited. I will need the year to train. The obstacle courses look super tough.
Here’s some info about the Spartan Race from the official site.
What is a Spartan Race?
Spartan Race™, the global leader in Obstacle Racing since 2005, was designed by seven insane ultra athletes and a Royal Marine. If you have tried trail races, mud runs, tough mudder runs, or a warrior dash, it’s time to step up to a brutal Spartan Race obstacle course. You can tackle a Spartan Sprint, a Super Spartan, maybe even attempt a brutal Spartan Beast, but only a few of you will have the heart to graduate up to our Death Race; the world championship of obstacle racing, and an endurance race like NO other. Are you unbreakable?
Why Spartan? Because the Spartans were tough as nails. Why race our obstacle course races? Because we all thrive under pressure, survival of the fittest. Our goal is simple… to get you off your couch, throw you in the mud & trails, and feed you one tough endurance event day that will be the adrenalin rush of your life.
An obstacle course race is designed to test your resilience, strength, stamina, quick decision making skills, and ability to laugh in the face of adversity. We want to own obstacle racing and our unique obstacle course trail races will demand every ounce of your strength, ingenuity, and animal instinct.
You will understand at the finish line…