What to Expect at Your First Spartan Race

What to Expect at Your First Spartan Race - Mack and Damer from OCR Kings give first-timers a sneak preview of what to expect at your first Spartan Sprint. From the start line, to the obstacles, to post race, we have tutorials, gear suggestions, and how to videos to help you be your best! Links below, and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
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How To
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Gear
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[@chucksenhowzen9740]

I remember my first Sprint: SoCal January 2018. Took me nearly 3 hours to complete. By the end, I hobbled my way back to my car, still muddy because I didn’t think to get a change of clothes. Changed my life forever...AROO

[@OCRKings]

AROO! We had similar experiences at our first races too. Got so dehydrated, my fingers curled up - literally. It makes you want to come back and do it again and do it better. Really does change your life.

[@chucksenhowzen9740]

@@OCRKings sure does!

[@huckleberry3013]

@@OCRKings your “AROO” is so cringe...

[@minceraftfornite4334]

@@huckleberry3013 it is cringe but it’s great exercise and a good social event

[@jarredmalcolm638]

And the mild hypothermia i got while crushing the 2019 carolinas BEAST...39 degrees and pouring down rain!!! Then, with 2 miles left, stopped raining and dropped to around 34 degrees and got windy...had to sit in my car for an hour after before i could drive i was shaking so much!!! Would do it again in a heartbeat!!!

[@OCRKings]

AROO!!! Brutal. Been there as well. Had a similar experience at the October 2018 NJ Beast. It was during a Nor'easter. Freezing cold. And of course, we're going back there this October. :-)

[@jarredmalcolm638]

@@OCRKings crazy minds think alike...deciding on trying to do the Carolinas Ultra this year...if the weather is like that, i wont make 2 laps so still trying to making up my mind on it

[@tomk7777]

I loved that race, wow!

[@jarredmalcolm638]

@@tomk7777 was definitely an unforgettable race...it sucked so good haha

[@keltoibard]

Here's hoping we all get a real season this year!

[@OCRKings]

Amen! And AROO!

[@LiftBTC]

@@OCRKings are we getting a real season ..

[@OCRKings]

@@LiftBTC I hope so. It looks like it, the races that we had which were postponed have gotten new dates and new locations. Looks like the second half of the year is going to be pretty busy for us.

[@MrEric295]

This video was perfect. I am about to go out for an easy 5km run in -10c (feels like -18c) for a June race that most likely will be postponed for the second time. Keep putting out good videos to keep us motivated. 👍🥶

[@OCRKings]

Right on! We’re right there with you. We’ll be running tomorrow with high temps of -2c / 27 f. Trying to keep motivated for races coming up in April which we hope will be held as planned. Be safe out there my friend and stay warm!! AROO!

[@Flavman36]

I remember my first sprint was at london south, i had dragged my wife round a tough mudder 5k the day before thinking doing it at my wifes pace wouldn't be too bad. Didn't allow for dragging her up and down hills. Took more out of me then i thought. Ha ha. Loved it though was battered at the end. Trifecta weekend hopefully this year in october.

[@OCRKings]

Outstanding! And good luck on your Trifecta this year. We hope all goes well, and we will be able to get a Trifecta (or two) as well.

[@RacesnReps]

I have my first one coming up and I’m excited

[@OCRKings]

Excellent! Good luck at your first race and enjoy!

[@AccountantProOT]

I'm planning to do my first Obstacle race in 2023, which gives me over one year to get in amazing shape and crush it. After so many decades of training as a bodybuilder, wrestler, male exotic dancer, etc, I am wanting to get out of my comfort zone and do something I've always flirted with doing but never made it into fruition. I see you have .plenty of playlists tutorials. Which one would you recommend for me to start out, so I can at least have an idea of the A..B..Cs on how to get this done. I just don't want to do these races for the sake of doing them. I want to be able to finish them in an efficient time and effort, so I can say that I gave it my all. Thank you.

[@OCRKings]

Excellent!! Ok, hopefully the tutorials in this playlist will help: "Spartan Race OCR Training Tips" kzbin.info/aero/PLD5ew7XAGo7MxEAG505ygFMICHlWBuvS6 These are frameworks, not law, so if you find a better method, go for it (and share with us too). If you have any questions, or you don't see something that we should be addressing, hit us up here on the channel. Good luck in your training, and check back in to let us know how your race(s) in 2023 turn out. AROO!!

[@AccountantProOT]

@@OCRKings thank you very much. Will do. :)

[@titanweese7235]

Doing my 1st in June at the Colorado Springs Spartan.

[@OCRKings]

Excellent! Good luck at your race, be safe and have a great time!

[@gizmo82bramz51]

thanks been in cross fit a month now they have this event comming up I belive its a group run

[@OCRKings]

Excellent! Hope the group run goes great. If you participate, let us know how it went.

[@cthiphop]

Awesome!

[@angiemendez2628]

Doing the sprint for the first time in October

[@OCRKings]

Excellent! Have a good run, be safe, and enjoy!

[@lean2281]

How many chances do you get at an obstacle before you have to do the burpees ?

[@OCRKings]

Good question! For the most part, it's one attempt only. Sometimes on the rope climb and the herc hoist you can get multiple tries, but for the rest you get one try and if you fail or skip then you have to do burpees.

[@jeffschelling2064]

What is and where do I find that pull up bar attachment? So cool!

[@OCRKings]

The pullup bar attachment is by FitBar. You can check it out on Amazon here: amzn.to/3PImKBF

[@jeffschelling2064]

@@OCRKings Thank you! Been watching your vids all week. Going to sign up for my first race in the New Year. I’m 52 and I can’t wait!

[@OCRKings]

@@jeffschelling2064 Excellent! Hope to see you out there!

[@kimnenninger7226]

I am an old, are there other old people at these races?

[@OCRKings]

The timed age group waves go to "50+" There is no age restriction as far as I know, and we've met folks out on the course up to age 70. Hope this helps!

[@KiaraHargrove]

I’m thinking about doing this! I received an email from them!

[@OCRKings]

You totally got this. Push yourself a bit, try everything, do what you can. And have fun!

[@KiaraHargrove]

@@OCRKings Thank you so much means a lot!!!

[@pponcho8245]

Why do I like expensive hobbies? 😂

[@OCRKings]

Heh-heh, are there any other kind? :-)

[@juancastillo6030]

Almost $300 for a race 😬😬

[@OCRKings]

Yes sometimes it's that high. It depends on which distance and also how early or late you register

[@NoFate247]

Great video as usual! You forgot the parking lot obstacle which may or may not cost you $25. Hope you get to do a ton of OCRs in 2021

[@OCRKings]

HA! Yes, perfect! The veterans such as yourself are checking in and providing great insights and truths about ocr's. Thank you my friend!

[@NoFate247]

@@OCRKings longing for the day I can fight the parking lot obstacle again

[@OCRKings]

@@NoFate247 Laughing here as I am replying. Good one!

[@Gonzeaux7]

I appreciate this video, I'm wanting to try to do a Spartan in France one day

[@OCRKings]

I hope you get a chance to do a Spartan Race soon and thanks for watching!

[@titanweese7235]

I’m doing the one in Colorado Springs in June.

[@mattsully2238]

You forgot to mention raisin toes, callous rips and chaffing. Still worth it. God, I miss ocr.

[@OCRKings]

Ah yes, raisin toes! Totally worth it. Missing OCR too. Hope to be back out there in April.

[@peterteal880]

Thanks in part to your channel, I completed my fist Sprint last March at Greek Peak. Your videos helped me figure out how to complete most of the obstacles. I failed four of them and had to do 120 burpees, but I did every last one of them and had a blast. Thanks for your help!

[@OCRKings]

Awesome glad you had a blast!! Thanks for watching and hope to see you out there this year!

[@lh7681]

You did not mention the “free” beer 😉

[@OCRKings]

Ha! Yes, how could we forget!!

[@Roma-kh8nz]

Just did my first spartan race-super, and did it in under two hours. Needless to say, I'm hooked. AROO!!!!!!

[@OCRKings]

Awesome! Great work and AROO!!

[@tomk7777]

I can smell the burning wood at the finish line of the NJ Beast. See you there guys.

[@OCRKings]

Amen brother! See you there!

[@sportsman48]

2017 Seattle Super for my first. Wet bars and ropes... 210 burpees in 40 degree weather. Went onto the Portland Sprint and Seattle Beast. Eery year a trifecta after. It's a great reason to stay in shape.

[@OCRKings]

Awesome!! And agreed, great reason to stay in shape. Hopefully we can get a Trifecta or two this year. Last year we were a beast short before things shut down. Fingers crossed we don’t have a repeat of last year. We’ll see. AROO!!

[@saifsyed1292]

Hello! I would really like to know about the story behind your team and how you guys started with all the OCRs It would be really interesting to know about all your preparations and planning that went behind your youtube channel and journey I request you guys to make a video on this topic Very much appreciated!

[@OCRKings]

Great idea thank you! We will have to put a video together like that soon. Awesome!

[@zaccrymes3256]

Thank you! Doing my first Beast in October! 🤙🏼

[@OCRKings]

Awesome! Good luck at your fist Beast, be safe, and have a great time!

[@ashleedavis769]

Thank you for sharing! I'm doing my first spartan race this year and I'm terrified 😂😂

[@OCRKings]

Thanks for watching. And don't worry, you'll be fine. These things are meant to be enjoyed, remember. Good luck out there at your first race. Let us know how you did if you can. Aroo!

[@peterteal880]

I was in your shoes last year. My stomach was in knots at the starting gate. Actually, I was terrified of even hopping over the wall to get to the staring gate. But once I pulled myself over it, the energy of the crowd helped me drown out my fear and I really enjoyed the rest of the race.

[@ashleedavis769]

Just an update here to say that I did my first race this past Saturday. It was so much fun and a lot of work. I ended up with a sprained muscle but I am excited to do more in the future. ❤🙏🏻

[@lilmiszblondexd]

Great vid!! I've even more excited now haha. Just got invited to one this fall and I'm really looking forward to training for it.

[@OCRKings]

Excellent! Have a great time, be safe out there, and enjoy the race!

[@adamwilliams8254]

I already have excellent cardio...I'm from Baltimore and I workout in Patterson Park🤷🏿‍♂️. A Spartan race is on my to-do list

[@OCRKings]

Excellent!

[@daddyrooster88motivate]

With the sprint race should I use the water backpack or something else?

[@OCRKings]

You know your body and hydration needs best. If you need to run with a hydro bladder like a Camelbak, then go for it, especially if it's super hot and you know you need a lot of water when you run. For us, for a Sprint, we typically don't run with a hydro bladder. At most, we'll have a 12oz. Gatorade in on of the front pouches of the vests we run in, but that's just us. We typically have the vests on to carry all he spare batteries and whatnot, and not specifically for a bladder. But again, that's just us. If you need more hydration, definitely carry it and do what's right for you. If you want to go lighter, there are race belts out there that will carry up to 1L of water that might suffice. In case you're interested in that sort of thing, here is the belt I run with during road races: amzn.to/3K6rnW0 It's a good example of some of the options that Ultimate Direction has (the group who also makes the vests we run in).

[@daddyrooster88]

@@OCRKings thanks for the reply good information your channel definitely brings value keep up the good work.

[@mhunt3000]

Awesome! Makes me want to get out and run right now!

[@OCRKings]

Thanks! Me too!

[@WholeHealthConnections]

stoked for my first spartan race in August!

[@OCRKings]

Excellent! Good luck at your first Spartan, be safe, and have a good time!

[@WholeHealthConnections]

@@OCRKings thank you! Gonna be epic 🙌🏼

[@corneliowall]

Appreciate this video. Will be doing a spartan 5K in September!

[@OCRKings]

Awesome, have a great race!!

[@corneliowall]

Will do

[@emilyangell]

Train hard. HAVE FUN! Aroo!

[@OCRKings]

AROO!

[@Vlabar]

I built a spear. I cant theow it worth a darn. First race is June 2023

[@OCRKings]

Good luck at your first race, enjoy! As far as the spear, keep practicing. Line up your shot, take a breath, and take your time before throwing. Make sure the cord is on the target side, over the fence, so it doesn't get hung up (we see a lot of people step on the cord and ruin their throw). Either way, it's 50/50, you either hit or you miss, and it's no more burpees, just a penalty loop on a miss. AROO!

[@m.redleg252]

Did my first race ever last weekend at the Montana Sprint. Fell off multi rig, sprained my ankle then broke a rib on one of those damn hurdles. Just couldn't hang on to monkey bars or get over that 6 foot wall because of the rib. The only part that really irritates me is I failed the rope climb because it was just too painful. I was psyched for that obstacle! Now I can't wait to go again.

[@OCRKings]

YIKES! Are you alright??? I know the feeling of being bummed but motivated for the next race, I felt that way after snapping my ankle at a bonefrog years ago. You got to take it easy tho for a bit and heal up. Hang in there and get well. I give you a lot of credit for even trying to carry on and attempt the obstacles while injured, that's hardcore! AROO!!

[@m.redleg252]

@@OCRKings I tell you, seeing that burning pile of wood was so awesome. Finished in 1:56:34. Could barely walk yesterday but was mostly driving home anyway. My foot looks like a balloon but doesnt hurt as much today. The rib, well, yeah that one is going to hurt for a bit longer. Thanks for your videos!! I'll do a couple local races in June and Aug then back to MT next year for a Super.

[@Daddytimmy26]

Looking to do my first race this year in Montana!

[@OCRKings]

Excellent! Have a great race!

[@Stephen_Strange]

WOW - I am in awe that people can complete this - I hate running. Know it's needed.

[@OCRKings]

Thank you! And I hated running too. It grows on you after a while, it's weird like that.

[@misterfrak9894]

Hey ! I'm going to the Carcassonne Spartan Race (France) in May 2022, it will be my first Spartan ! Thanks for all the tips and it's time to train !

[@OCRKings]

Awesome! Glad to help and please let us know how the France Spartan Race is. We would love to travel outside the US and film a race!

[@dani2g]

My trainer thinks I'm going to do the November race in AZ. Just started working out in March oh goodness what am I signing up for LOL

[@OCRKings]

Don't worry, you still have plenty of time to prepare, you're gonna do great!! Good luck at your race, be safe and enjoy!

[@josephchafins752]

Great video. I have just began to discover the Spartan Way. Looking forward to doing a race in 2022!!

[@OCRKings]

Awesome! Welcome to the Spartan tribe. Hope to see you at an race!

[@773ohh6]

Finished my first Spartan under 1hr and 10 min with no preparation. Looking forward in doing another one

[@OCRKings]

Congrats and great job!! Hope to see you out there on your next race. Maybe checkout a Spartan Super?

[@princedoopaloop8712]

Pandemics ending.. I Will do a spartan race and i found the right channel.

[@OCRKings]

Excellent!! And hope to see you out there on the course!

[@t2dwarrior209]

You have to do the burpees even if your not racing in the competitive races?

[@OCRKings]

The short answer is yes. The burpees penalty is less strictly enforced in the open non-competitive waves, it's more on the honor system, but they should be done upon non-completion of an obstacle.

[@miquemoua]

Are obstacle attempts unlimited or one fail is automatic burpees?

[@OCRKings]

Great question! Typically it's one try and burpees on non-completion. One exception is the rope climb. Especially in open waves, you are allowed to make as many attempts climbing the rope as you want.

[@catarinadinis3110]

Which is the name of the pull up bar do you use on this video? Thank you great video. Very helpful 👌 ☺ 🙂

[@OCRKings]

That's the Beater Bar by Fitbar (fitbarstrong.com). Awesome training product!

[@catarinadinis3110]

@@OCRKings thank you so much ❤ 💓 🙏

[@OCRKings]

You can actually find it here on amazon as well: amzn.to/3lMBT97

[@Andydoedoe]

Hello how tall are the rope climbs usually?

[@OCRKings]

According to Spartan, their rope climb is 16 feet tall. That seems pretty accurate.

[@smalta101]

This is amazing

[@OCRKings]

Excellent, thank you!

[@bosenqi7142]

I think you missed the fire pit jump

[@OCRKings]

Good point! There used to always be a fire jump, but in the last few years, we've noticed the races skipping those due to drought, risk or forest fire, and/or local restrictions.

[@bosenqi7142]

I wish they could bring it back since it is so clasic

[@joshuanmartell8227]

Ok I’m not ready

[@OCRKings]

What makes you say that??

[@joshuanmartell8227]

@@OCRKings I’m running 2 miles every day I do pull ups , push ups , sit ups , and squads but the burpee’s man they kill me.

[@OCRKings]

That's actually great prep for a Spartan race! Are you considering doing one this year?

[@joshuanmartell8227]

@@OCRKings yes oct 16 Lebanon TN

[@CHRISTIANNWO]

Sounds like an entire project 😩 I'll just stick to the little league power puff runs

[@OCRKings]

You could do it, it's challenging but not impossible (fun too)!

[@20ozdasanibottledwater65]

what is the name of that product at 2:25?

[@OCRKings]

That's the Fitbar Beater Bar.

[@20ozdasanibottledwater65]

@@OCRKings appreciate it

[@WpnX0351]

Hahaha you guys left out a lot of key points! Don't wanna traumatize ppl out of the gate? How about mentioning dealing with the cold at certain venues. The possibilities for wet and slippery obstacles? The slippery rope climb! The slippery Herc Hoist! The muddy grim covered cargo net A Frame! List goes on! Don't forget to point out to make sure rope/string that's attached to spear should be in front of fence and not tangled up prior to throwing the spear. How many times have ppl bonked on the spear throw for that!? Man! Not racing for almost a year at this point, sucks! I hoping for a better race season for 2021! Looking forward to seeing your next videos, especially on conquering the Ultra Beast! Keep the videos coming!

[@OCRKings]

:-) Exactly, we didn't want to scare people away! We figured we'd talk about the slippery, cold, and discomfort that might be awaiting per obstacle and per venue is other videos and how to's. This is more of a brief intro for new folks who are curious, but it's great that the veteran Spartan folks are checking in and posting. The comments are a great way to get more info for those who are serious about learning more about the races!

[@OCRKings]

And here's hoping the covid numbers go down, the races are open, and we can all be safe and healthy in life and out there on the course in 2021. Be well my friend and thanks!!

[@Samleigh]

I run my first Spartan race tomorrow I’m so excited and nervous LOL

[@OCRKings]

Good luck, be safe and have fun! You're gonna do great!

[@Ishootback239]

September for me! Hope you killed it

[@forcemultiplier1]

Welcome new Spartans, AROO!

[@OCRKings]

AROO!!

[@wonderballz3]

Spartan is back in action in Jacksonville. Hope all goes well!

[@OCRKings]

Agreed!! AROO everyone!!

[@forcemultiplier1]

BTW everybody seems to be trying to rip you off. Lots of imitators out there! Really really LAME

[@OCRKings]

Yup, sad but true. It's been going on for years now, but seems to have accelerated lately.

[@SKY13.]

Welcome to youtube, first time?