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NSV - Trifecta complete
A year ago I wouldn't have been able to complete a 5k without stopping to walk. Yesterday I completed my Spartan Race Trifecta. For those that don't know, that is completing a Spartan Sprint, Super, and Beast in one year. I was still 30ish lbs overweight when I completed my Beast so I was just happy to finish. I was nearly…
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15% discount for Spartan Races
Hey guys, I just got accepted to the Spartan Street team. As part of the deal anyone that signs up for a race using my link gets 15% the cost of the registration. If you're going to sign up, might as well get a discount! I'll be running the VA Super and the SC Beast and I'll probably be manning the volunteer tent at least…
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1 year improvement
Last year I ran the 2012 Carolina Warrior Dash and was happy to finish without any major injuries or having to be air lifted out. My official time was 63:11 and I came in 201 of 234 in my age group and 3206 of 3876 overall. Last week I ran the 2013 Carolina Warrior Dash. I beat all of my goals by a significant margin -…
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Completed first Spartan since being in shape!
When I ran my first Spartan (a Beast no less!!!) I was still about 30 lbs heavier than I am today. I was well on my way to being fit, but still a long way to go. I finished near last in my age group but I finished. Fast forward to last week. I've reached my goal weight and I exercise a lot. I am in the best shape of my…
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Help getting metabolism kick started
Ok, my wife has finally decided to start tracking her food after seeing the results I have had over the last few months. Her situation is the opposite of mine, she has been skinny fat for a long time. She is a picky eater and most of her intake consists of bread products, chicken, and ice cream. Until recently she was…
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Some NSVs
I'm not one to share much about my fitness journey unless someone asks, but I figured I'd make an exception and post some NSV I've had over the last couple months. 1. Completed a Spartan Beast - this was a big one. My first half marathon and it was a doozy! 2. Not being recognized by my wife. She followed me down a long…
