How to Prepare for the Spartan Race

[@MsChas97]

This is great training tips for the race. I’m going to do central Fl 2023

[@Quay_juhh]

I am also considering the central Florida race super. I am doing the Jacksonville sprint 2/26/23

[@Kindacutehuh]

This was really interesting. Don't se many videos on how one successful Spartan runner pulls off his or her training. Don't hesitate to do more of these kind of videos. I mean you gotta do something for the arms and core I recon. More than you show here!😀

[@christophermoltisanti790]

Great video, doing my first Spartan in May. It's only the sprint but I'm nervous as hell. This will help

[@eazy1174]

She is spot on about the burpees!

[@AsianSmartAsh]

Good info! Thanks so much! I recently decided I want to do a Spartan Stadion so looking around for prep and training videos.

[@Quay_juhh]

Glad I could help! Good luck. You’ll have fun

[@johndibiase882]

hey thanks really good vid and information. getting ready for my first Spartan at age 53

[@CombatePracticoUniversity]

Thank you for this video

[@nicolasruizg111]

Good video thks

[@skittleboi22]

Doing my first race this July in slc! Thank you so much for the tips! !!

[@thedepartmentoffishandgami6507]

Me too!

[@steve-O-7317]

Way to go girl! Keep posting these. AROO

[@jrivera8678]

My first race is in June and starting with a 5k. Been hitting the gym for 8 months plus running. This is super helpful.

[@Quay_juhh]

glad it could it help you! Good luck!

[@williammathis4240]

Good job going for my 3rd Trifecta glad to see you pushing for success.

[@Quay_juhh]

thank you! After the central florida beast, I'll have my first trifecta!!

[@heatherjolly8389]

your push up looks perrrrfect.

[@erikacaesar5831]

This is not specifically related to the workout, but it relates to doing a Spartan. As a black woman, what do you do with your hair during the race as far as the mud? Lol This may sound silly to others, but I'd really like to know since my first race is coming up shortly... and who better to ask, as I don't see many of us doing the Spartans. Thanks for your time, Sis. 😊

[@Quay_juhh]

great question! For my first race, I had a TWA and just left it out (washing it was super easy). For the second one, I had a relaxed pixie cut and just pinned it down with bobby pins. For the other 3, I had either faux locs or box braids and put them in 2 corn rows and immediately washed/cleansed my scalp after the race until I was back in town to take it out. That provided the most protection because My actual hair was not really exposed to the mud, except my new growth. BUT I have seen girls with shower caps ( wouldn't recommend). Depending on how big your hair is, maybe try swim cap?

[@erikacaesar5831]

@@Quay_juhh Thanks so much for the fast reply! Currently, I have a unit, but I'll look for the swim cap option and no unit for race day.

[@theorushinjr9023]

Great Question! I have locks. When I started racing my locks went down to my waist. So I just tied it up and dealt with it. It also meant hours of washing and drying after the race. Then I stared racing in Age Group. I cut my locks to shoulder length and I stopped doing as many of the “mud runs” (about 3 times a year). Now I concentrate on doing Stadion races - No Mud. Just an aside ... There, unfortunately, are not many people of color doing these kind of sports - almost none in the top 20 or elite. I am past my prime to try and be one of the few colored elite racers but me and two other “brothers” certainly took our place as 1st, 2nd (me), and 3rd in our Age Group ... and that’s a start. I am trying get some of my younger relatives interested. I am priming my grandson to follow in my footsteps and beyond! 😀👍🏼 Keep Racing!! AROO!

[@shavaun2876]

I've been looking for videos on this as part of the training/ preparation for the race. I'm working myself up to be prepared attempt one of these but the thought of my sensitive skin/allergies and what to do with all this hair has me trying to figure out a solution. Thanks🙏🏾

[@brimarie1632]

Well I’m gonna find the end of the internet tonight never did a spartan race but apparently me and my husband are doing an ultra still a little confused about what it is though taking any tips I can get husband just signed us up out of nowhere damn those promo codes P.s. divorce isn’t an option

[@theorushinjr9023]

Great video. I hope you did well at the race. I agree with agetori77. A few of the hanging/swinging obstacles are done best with bent arm. By the way, where did you get your sandbag? I also train for the Bucket Carry. I have a bucket that I filled with gravel and I walk outside on a trail (I much prefer running/walking/jogging outside on a wood trail than on a treadmill or flat pavement). You Go Grrll! AROO!!

[@Quay_juhh]

Thank you. The sandbag was available at my gym.

[@JasWildflower]

How heavy is the sandbag you are using?

[@culture3787]

I found you on time

[@dchever1]

Are the burpees for all heats or just for the competitive racers

[@Quay_juhh]

They are required for competitive, but not the open.

[@rodm49]

What type of terrain shoe do you recommend?

[@stephenmiller1542]

WARMUP : 1.5 - 2 mph walking on incline with sandbag for five minutes 60 burpees for 1st race, 60 burpees for 2nd race 10 every minute for 10 minutes (100 burpees) Dead Hangs 20 seconds on, 20 seconds rest, 4 - 5 rounds Maybe work up to 30 seconds on, 20 seconds rest Farmers Carry 40 lb kettle bell in one hand, 30 lb kettle bell in the other, swap before walking back 1 minute, 30 seconds rest, 4 - 5 rounds

[@Quay_juhh]

thank you for the recommendation! I am currently getting ready for my first spartan city race. It will be the first race in 2 years. I will def increase my dead hang time

[@rastakim16333]

im doing my first super and trail next month and in training on my own right now...do they allow you to wear gloves for grips? thank you for this video very helpful...im not a fit guy but i can hang with it..lol

[@Quay_juhh]

rastakim16333 yes you can wear gloves. I’ve done some with and without gloves. I prefer without them if you have good grip strength. If your hands are sweaty or wet from water, just rub them in the grass/dirt

[@rastakim16333]

@@Quay_juhh thank you so much for the reply...the first time you tried spartan, what was the hard part for you? so i could brace myself for the worse...im confident with my endurance and legs but not my arms strength..thats what im working right now....so if you miss a obstacle? you do 30 burpees?

[@flatt585]

Join my team!

[@tonydapony7301]

what gym is this ive seen this set up in other videos as well??

[@Quay_juhh]

This was at a Retro Fitness... They change the set up often