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First Spartan Race in 2 weeks! Eeek!

ThePrimalSpartan
ThePrimalSpartan Posts: 59 Member
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I signed up way back in January, and now it's almost D-day. This is my FIRST ever Spartan, and it's a Super. Absolutely crazy, but I'm gonna give it a shot anyway.

Any thoughts, suggestions, advice, or words of encouragement?

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  • sparky00721
    sparky00721 Posts: 113 Member
    Good luck and have a great time !!

    I have no advice from personal experience for you - the closest I have gotten to a Spartan event is hearing some friends talking about their Spartan races, and even just that caused me to experience phantom joint pain.

    But I am hoping to do my first next year (just a Sprint to start with, not a Super as I am not as much of a lunatic as you seem to be), so I would be super-interested in hearing about your experience as a first-timer if you are inclined to provide a post afterwards.

    One of my buddies suggested that when you encounter the gentlemen (that term is used loosely and ironically) who are swinging a padded stick at your head, consider calling them "sissies" - it might just confuse them enough to enable you to scoot on past. Although to be frank, this buddy is rarely the source of good suggestions, so your call.
  • weliveaswedream
    weliveaswedream Posts: 56 Member
    Congrats on signing up for your first Spartan!! My first was also a Super. My recommendation is to carry a hydration pack and bring some sort of energy source. I don't know what fitness level you are but gels, chews, or even a Power Bar can go a long way when you're 5 miles in and still have 3 to go.

    Other than that, avoid wearing cotton and you'll be fine! Just bring a good attitude and you'll have a blast. You'll likely make some new friends out on the course, too.

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