Did my first Spartan super last year in Utah and only completed two obstacles. Placed dead last but it encouraged me to take my health more seriously. I'm down 65lbs since and am ready to give it another shot this weekend. I don't care much for placement but I'm hoping to complete it in a better time this year. Thanks for the obstacle tips!
@MartianMoon2 ай бұрын
How'd it go?
@Carter-q8bАй бұрын
Great work on the weight loss. Keep it up brother!
@dianginsberg9426 ай бұрын
I’m a triathlete Ironman marathon runner at 60 now doing my first Spartan race this May. Doing the Spartan super competitive race- in Austin - figure go big or go home! Love you guys and your videos - they have been such a help. Trying to inspire women as we age to look at it as opening a new door!!
@sweet.ileen755 ай бұрын
I was at the Ranch, too. I participated in my first Spartan Race. I did the 10K Trail.
@dandana52634 ай бұрын
Beast mama in the building.
@loveandsexmastery49615 ай бұрын
As a 67 year old female, did my first Spartan Sprint in May in the Tampa Buccaneers stadium. Will do my next Spartan Sprint in November in Phoenix .
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
How did it go!?
@sezziew3 ай бұрын
First Spartan in two days and now feel less nervous after watching this! You’re so reassuring.
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
Come back here and let me know how it went.
@jadeblack495329 күн бұрын
Really appreciate your videos! Getting ready for my first Spartan in less than two weeks in Dallas. After battling long term affects from Covid for several years, I’ve finally been able to get back to challenging myself physically, and really looking forward to seeing what I can do, what I can improve on, and just having some fun.
@844Austin18 күн бұрын
I'll be doing this race as well, going to be taking my mom and tackling the 21k Beast with her
@neurolady91Ай бұрын
Doing my first Spartan 5k sprint at the Angel stadium in California- so excited!
@Highlander-s5p5 ай бұрын
I did my first 5K with my 2 sons in Charlotte N.C completed 77% of obs. continuing my training and excersise , to date since I started working out I've gone from 257 lbs down to 218 as of today , doing a 10K in Newberry S.C in November and finishing off the year in Sebring Fla, with the 21K for my Trifecta .... I'm 66 years old and my boys introducing me to this event has changed my life , and , it's so much fun too
@Obstacleracingmedia4 ай бұрын
This is awesome.
@smurff23603 ай бұрын
Almost completed the one this last weekend. 3rd to last obstacle, broke 2 bones in ankle and couldn't finish. Can't wait to recover and try again.
@charleselizardo72712 ай бұрын
First 5k scheduled this november with my girlfriend. Super excited. Finally found someone to do things like this with
@Obstacleracingmedia2 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@BauerN7215 ай бұрын
I'm doing my first Spartan Spirt in the Poconos on July 13th. Obstacles are very well explained and now I feel prepared for what I will face on race day!
@kevinpalladino51025 ай бұрын
I'll see you there but I'm doing the super
@naturalbeautywithmelanieАй бұрын
Very helpful! First one is at Fenway in Boston in November.
@joshpence8453 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. 52 yr old first timer running the Sprint 5k in Utah this weekend!
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
How did you get on?
@NomadicCollectibles6 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to do another Spartan so amped after watching this!
@Obstacleracingmedia6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@JeffGarris3 ай бұрын
I just did my second Spartan Race here in Michigan last weekend and watching this video took me right back to the course. I enjoyed the hell out of this video! I always bring an old phone to photograph and video along the way, but your videos are going to push me to do even more. Thank you for all your effort in bringing this to us. Aroo!
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
You are super welcome!
@MD-tk6sq2 ай бұрын
This was great to watch!! Reminded me that this is a physical challenge but can also be a good time. I’m excited to run my first race in a couple weeks! Definitely going to check out the VJ shoes
@meghanmunson98662 ай бұрын
I'm doing my first Sprint tomorrow (in Hawai'i!) Super excited!
@jamesholder56136 ай бұрын
I have a group doing our first race in Austin on May 18! We are nervous, but this video helped! Thanks for the breakdown and encouragement!
@Obstacleracingmedia6 ай бұрын
Super welcome! Let us know how it goes!
@TheJohnnySaunders5 күн бұрын
Love this video ... ive just turned 50 ... started hill walking a lot more ... just signed up for tenerife 5k open .... gonna try n run/walk most of it with a pal ... whos part human part mountain goat ...
@graciamitchell20033 ай бұрын
Doing my first spartan race in October in Nashville! This helped me know how to train! Thanks!
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
Should be a fun one! Let us know how it goes.
@catherinetorgerson51116 ай бұрын
Love this race. I made it a girls day!! Best day ever!!! Can’t wait for the next time!!
@emilyzeller9562 ай бұрын
What were the various weights for women? You mentioned you'd list them in the video, but I can't find it
@gilbertdmelvinzenon1203Ай бұрын
going next month in dallas! Good look on the video
@BarryGriggs3 ай бұрын
Enjoyable video! I'll be doing the Asheville Sprint tomorrow in Mill Spring, NC. I'm 69 and have been doing obstacle races for about 12 years. Love 'em!
@jovonnewilliams5374Ай бұрын
This was very helpful. I’m completing my first spartan sprint in Washington DC on 9/15.
@Obstacleracingmedia19 күн бұрын
How did it go!?
@jovonnewilliams537419 күн бұрын
@Obstacleracingmedia it was great! This video prepared me for the obstacles… I continue to train. I can do the rope and monkey bars now. Cheers to be stronger and living younger longer!
@streetbob8185 ай бұрын
My first Spartan Sprint is this Sunday. I've been really nervous about the entire thing and this really helped me out. Thanks alot for the great video!
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
So glad to hear it. Please report back after you race.
@streetbob8185 ай бұрын
@@Obstacleracingmedia IT WAS GREAT!!!! Finished in 1hr 31 min. I'm hooked and I am getting ready to train for a 10k!
@rbarraza123Ай бұрын
Doing my first Spartan (sprint) this Sunday at Killington. Thanks for awesome the video, I’m taking all of the advice I can get!
@markholman63156 ай бұрын
Great video! I love the Sprint and Super…Beast is good, as well..just need to keep moving…13.1 miles! Thanks!
@HardwoodClocks5 ай бұрын
Great introduction for the beginner as well as the experienced Spartan.
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much.
@dev1in1016 ай бұрын
Heading to do my tenth Spartan race in Fayetteville, NC in May
@Obstacleracingmedia6 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@spotemgotemzeke90246 ай бұрын
Same, except it’s my 1st run
@jamesvastag98545 ай бұрын
Doing my first Spartan Sprint Race on June 9th - 2024 Cincinnati Spartan Trifecta Weekend. This has been a bonding experience with my adult daughter. We have been training since January and I am in much better shape than I was when we started. I am definitely looking forward to it and I appreciate your instructions for the obstacles. Thank you.
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
You are welcome. I've also done it with my kids.
@ChiddBaby5 ай бұрын
I’m doing that one as well
@EmpressofChristАй бұрын
Doing my first spartan this sep 21 and I'm nervous trying to get as much info and see what I have to work on 😅
@Obstacleracingmedia19 күн бұрын
How did you get on?
@ShelleyHenderson-t9o5 ай бұрын
I’m doing my first Spartan Sprint in Montana on June 2. I love your videos and tips 🧡
@marishibari19432 ай бұрын
Headed to my first Spartan 10k in Oahu feel much better after watching Mahalo
@Obstacleracingmedia2 ай бұрын
Mahalo!
@Littlebirdiemama5 ай бұрын
First Spartan in Montana in a few weeks! Thanks for these videos!
@shannonfurrow71133 ай бұрын
Running my very first Spartan Sprint in Aug in WV. Definitely appreciate this video to help me prepare for what's ahead.
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
Get after it!
@Vlabar3 ай бұрын
I'll be running the 21k there
@noneckddave2 ай бұрын
Major help, thanks. Running in DC/Maryland next month.
@anthonymccarthy71673 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Heading to Red Deer AB, Canada this weekend - me 54 with my 14year old son 😊
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
How was Red Deer?
@anthonymccarthy71673 ай бұрын
So much fun. Definitely will be doing more Spartan races
@jtroll323 ай бұрын
Im going to my first Spartan sprint this September at Killington. I'm doing this by myself and have been training for it and I appreciate your videos it helps me prepare. Thank you. 💪
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
Killington is one tough mountain!
@stevewhite20533 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video Matt. Similar in age and body type and this video has certainly made me feel a lot better about my race coming up. I'm doing it with my 19 year old kid who was dead set against doing the 5k and so we're doing the 10k together. He will be way out in front of me so this video was great to see the community of people who are willing to help a noob or someone who's struggling. Race coming up in a week in Asheville and I will definitely use these tips to get through the obstacles.
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
Strangers will def help you. But maybe he can do the old man a favor and wait up for you. :)
@KristiDavis-z4z3 ай бұрын
This video was so helpful. I'll be doing my first Spartan Sprint at age 56. You answered all my questions and qualmed my nerves. Thank you for that!
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
So happy to hear that! Let me know how it goes
@ActionPete2 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the instructions and commentary. Loved the insight to the US races, from this fan down-under! 🙌 AROO! 🐨💪
@Obstacleracingmedia2 ай бұрын
Fantastic! When you running next?
@ActionPete2 ай бұрын
@@Obstacleracingmedia not till 2025 in Australia 🇦🇺 but maybe Spartan Fiji 🇫🇯 in November…? 🤞
@highwayinnkakaako76082 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this review with the tips. Doing Hawaii Sprint tomorrow.
@J.alayne2642 ай бұрын
Doing my first race in October in Dallas! I am a small woman and have no upper body strength so I'm nervous 😅 but my husband has done multiple races and i just want to join this time! This video helped me know what to expect and feel less nervous about not being an athlete. Thank you.
@Obstacleracingmedia2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome. Some people come out closer after a race. Your mileage my vary. :)
@venitadurice13 күн бұрын
Im planning on doing my first one June 2025. Looks like so much fun
@loriinmd2 ай бұрын
1st Spartan is in 30 days. Your video put my mind at ease. Thank you
@peterladas97662 ай бұрын
This is great… will be doing my first race in November at Fenway
@Obstacleracingmedia2 ай бұрын
Fenway is a legendary event. Have fun!
@djd1445 ай бұрын
Marathon runner that signed up for first Bozeman Spartan Beast in two weeks. Thanks for the insight in the vid!
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
Have fun! Let us know how it goes!
@johnsantos973 ай бұрын
I just signed up for my first spartan race. a lot of fear getting into, not knowing what I got my self into. but your video help ease the stress and love it can’t wait excited. Wish I could get the vj shoes alittle over my budget. But love the video can’t wait. Thank you for the video. Going to Temecula California race in Aug
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
So glad to hear it. Let us know how it goes!
@ChadFrancis-jb7db5 ай бұрын
Doing the my first Spartan tomorrow, the super in Monterey, and I've been getting pretty nervous the heard about some of these obstacles. It was really helpful to get to see all of these and have you talk me through it. I feel like I can do it now. Thanks! :D
@sabastianrosine31724 ай бұрын
Im doing my first ever spartan event august 3rd in ottawa, this video definitely helped me get more mentally prepared
@Nefariousrouge5 ай бұрын
Spartan Hawaii Trifecta for our honeymoon!!!
@cptnkryptonite3 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. I really enjoy Spartans, and even with lots of them under my belt, I appreciate your videos and commentary. Ser you in Hawaii on the 17th of Aug. For the trifecta weekend!
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@808mixplate83 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Doing my first spartan next month
@808mixplate83 ай бұрын
On Oahu
@Hoopscenter3 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! Have my first race in Temecula next month!
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
Let us know how it goes!
@kartharinemiller35482 ай бұрын
Doing the Hawaii Super event tomorrow! Team “Na Koa Lani”….11 of us, 10 first timers! Thanks for your video and the good laughs! I’m sure we will be laughing our way through it 💪🏃♀️
@Obstacleracingmedia2 ай бұрын
Did you in fact laugh?!
@the_fatherHOOD2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Ready for Hawaii Beast! Arrooo!
@jonol.84472 ай бұрын
Such a helpful video in preparation for my first Spartan which will be the Beast at Big White/Kelowna in just under 2 weeks. Whenever it gets hard I am just going to tell myself to have as much fun as you guys 😄
@Obstacleracingmedia2 ай бұрын
We dare you to have as much fun!
@a44qb23Ай бұрын
This helps. Doing the DC race tomorrow...no training or planning just going out to see what I can do at 65
@ObstacleracingmediaАй бұрын
How was it!?
@a44qb23Ай бұрын
@@Obstacleracingmedia it was challenging - thought about stopping a couple of times but kept going. crushed the obstacles (thanks for the video) but the inclines on the trail running was brutal. look forward to the next one - it was a dry day which helped. Appreciate you asking - have a good day
@lilymilkis24942 ай бұрын
Did Nationals Park stadion in '22. Doing Killington VT in a few weeks, then Fenway stadion in Nov. Pumped!
@gregguiles4667Ай бұрын
Penalties... "Do em' if you want" lol. I didnt pay $100+ to do burpees my friend. :)
@Vero19282 ай бұрын
Super cool video thanks for that 🙏🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@nicolehart40525 ай бұрын
Doing my first spartan on June 1st with my dad! Thanks for making me less nervous
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
Super welcome! How did it go with you and dad?
@TheMrFlyBoy185 ай бұрын
Doing my first race in Monterey/Salinas on June 2nd with my cousin. Lets go! 💪🏽🫡
I am doing my first spartan race on June 8 and Cincinnati at perfect North slopes!! very excited and I’m very appreciative of these videos. It’s really been helping me. I’ve been trying to watch them on a regular basis.
@Obstacleracingmedia6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it. More coming soon!
@douganderson40912 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@EB-bk4kv5 ай бұрын
I don’t see anything listed in the description for weights, links…
@dadof5arrows5 ай бұрын
First race in less than 2 weeks in Austin--Sprint open. I've been stressing about it, but your video really helped me relax and not worry so much. Thanks!
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
That is so great to hear. Come back here and let me know how it goes.
@dadof5arrows5 ай бұрын
@@Obstacleracingmedia Went well--a little hot, but mostly dry. Not quite "easy-peasy"...
@user-dh2pv2we8g5 ай бұрын
Thks. Very informative
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
Super welcome!
@tracypetreman34523 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
Super welcome!
@timf4732-k8p4 ай бұрын
Thanks bud! Great video -- I was tossing the idea of doing a Spartan run for a couple of years, at this point, but since seeing this video, I'm definitely in!
@Obstacleracingmedia4 ай бұрын
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@christophwienands24082 ай бұрын
Super helpful video. I’ll be doing my first Spartan race in two weeks, a sprint in Killington VT. I fear I’ll still need a lot more monkeybar and ring training 😂
@Obstacleracingmedia2 ай бұрын
Have "fun" at the Sprint. Then sign up for The Beast the next for a massive challenge. The hills of Killington are legendary.
@SimbaX.2 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Love the jokes lol. Doing my first sprint tomorrow in New Jersey. AROO!
@Obstacleracingmedia2 ай бұрын
How did the Sprint go?
@Sanvn5 ай бұрын
Awesome video! I am going to my first Sprint in Huntsville in July and I was very nervous, but watching this has made me more excited for it. It looks like a lot of fun.
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Have so much fun!
@AnimusPrime874 ай бұрын
I’m actually wearing the same tough mudder shirt right now. It’s the gray one I got for doing one back in 2017 or something. It’s one of my favorites and I wear it all the time.
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
Nice!
@ftr0981235 ай бұрын
Doing a Sprint in Toronto tomorrow. This helped !
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
How did your sprint go!?
@Toneman725 ай бұрын
25th Mai Zandvoort the Netherlands. This will be my second Spartan Race but my first 21K Spartan Race. Looking forward to it.
@Benny.Goldstein5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video your voice was very calming. And you made it seem very unthreatening the whole course
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it.
@rougetechgeek95936 ай бұрын
thanks for the guidance, I will be participating my 1st one in May the Big Bear Lake!
@Obstacleracingmedia6 ай бұрын
Have so much fun! Let us know how it goes!
@rougetechgeek95935 ай бұрын
@@Obstacleracingmedia What device do you record with?
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
@@rougetechgeek9593 GO PRO 10 Black,
@rougetechgeek95935 ай бұрын
@@Obstacleracingmedia thank you
@ColetteRaine5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@crazylanoАй бұрын
I'm attending the DC race this weekend. This will be my second time since 2015. Do you have any recommendations for a chest or small backpack while doing the race. Mainly to hold phone and snacks? Of course I will seal them for waterproofing.
@ObstacleracingmediaАй бұрын
You don't need your phone, leave that in your car or bag check. A million running packs out there, usually you need to train how you race and test out before bringing out on the old race course, but if it's not Ultra distance, you should be fine even if it's brand new.
@petermccartney90693 ай бұрын
My 1st spartan race is in Sept I haven’t exercised in years but used to run cross country in high school. I’m 41yo 5’10” 210lbs with a desk job. I don’t know where to start for preparing, any recommendations appreciated!
@Obstacleracingmedia3 ай бұрын
I ran my first Spartan at 40. You can do it. What area do you live in?
@ForagerChick6 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Loved meeting y'all in GA!
@rachelfrandsen55145 ай бұрын
Training for my first Spartan, Beast, in Huntsville UT, July 21st. I've heard the terrain is a TON of elevation... Hopefully i'll be fine 😅
@Benny.Goldstein5 ай бұрын
The commentaries are really funny I love when you said there is the thumbnail and her butt is sticking up. Lol
@Obstacleracingmedia5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@aluc202321 күн бұрын
okay,,, seeing you and people not so fit do this race gave me hope, I’m currently dealing with horrible chronic ur plantar fascia pain. My goal is to heal and eventually do a spartan race.
@Obstacleracingmedia20 күн бұрын
@@aluc2023 Happy my current level of fitness can inspire you. Go sign up for a year from now. You can do it.
@CalleJohansson-b9o6 ай бұрын
Im really looking forward on my first Spartan in Zandvoort Netherlands on maj 26.
@Obstacleracingmedia6 ай бұрын
Let us know how it goes for you!
@D4rthDistortion20 күн бұрын
I’ll be doing the 5K Sprint for the first time on Nov 17! I was nervous but after seeing the actual obstacles the nerves went a bit. Any training tips??
@Obstacleracingmedia19 күн бұрын
Are you already running? Now would be a good time to start. Also, youll be crawling up and over things, so work on things that focus on those muscle groups. Typically you can train all "bodywork" and no actual machines or weights if you don't own any. Burpees, pullups, etc.
@smbelow4 ай бұрын
Doing the Asheville sprint Aug 3rd. Invited some family, but they bailed. So, it's just me. This'll be my 2nd Spartan; I've done some other obstacle courses though.
@Obstacleracingmedia4 ай бұрын
Go crush it!
@heatheraho13062 ай бұрын
I recently tore my shoulder labrum (so no monkey bars or rings) but you said a few times that you dont have to do the penalty???? Or that there is a run penalty.. is that standard??
@Obstacleracingmedia2 ай бұрын
Open racers can do any obstacles or skip any obstacles. If you race in the competitive waves, you need to run the penalty loop.
@DrewFarmsFlowersandProduce4 ай бұрын
Me and my fiancé are doing our first sprint today!!! Lawrenceburg Indiana!!!
@Obstacleracingmedia4 ай бұрын
How did it go!?!?!
@DrewFarmsFlowersandProduce4 ай бұрын
@@Obstacleracingmedia we made it all the way through! Was a great experience considering we went in with no training, the only training we do is weightlifting/powerlifting! I think it’s time to switch it up add more cardio and functional training into our workouts!! Your video definitely gave us some idea of what we were getting into.
@Obstacleracingmedia4 ай бұрын
@@DrewFarmsFlowersandProduce That's awesome!
@LindaNunis6 ай бұрын
I'm 74.. firmer bodybuilder...still lift. Is it doable?
@namecollision5 ай бұрын
I am about 10 years younger. This Saturday is my first race. I started doing CrossFit 2 and half months ago. Not super fit, but I'm sure I can do it. Maybe not every obstacle, but that is fine. I heard about an 80 year old guy that just did his 200th. Go for it.
@LiveLovePassionАй бұрын
Do you have other shoes to recommend?
@andrewm842923 күн бұрын
whats the difference between the sprint, super and the third one?
@Obstacleracingmedia19 күн бұрын
Sprint 5K, Super 10K, Beast is 13.1 Miles.
@KillerSkullX5 ай бұрын
What the prize money and what time do you have to get? And what do people average
@TruckingUnfilteredАй бұрын
Do different races have different obstacles?
@Teo4deuce4 ай бұрын
I have a Spartan Race coming up in July in the Poconos. Probably an unusual question but any recommendations on socks?
@Obstacleracingmedia4 ай бұрын
We like Mudgear, ,but any moisture wicking is fine.
@SnakeCharmer0727 күн бұрын
Haven’t done a race in prob 12yrs… and never done a Spartan race to top it off. I’m excited but these bones and lungs aren’t what they used to. 🐢 Jan 2025! 🤞🏼🤞🏼
@legacyholistichealth3 ай бұрын
Nice!
@rachelobrien31905 ай бұрын
How long does it take usually?
@clarenceconner24695 ай бұрын
Sprint tomorrow, now I don't feel so nervous because I've done zero training!