The Spartan Beast was epic! For those of you who didn’t know I have been training all year for this race ever since I did the shorter version of this Spartan Race back in late March.  It has been quite a journey and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when the day actually came. I did know that all I wanted to do was finish! Luckily my cousin  decided to take on this madness with me and made the experience much more fulfilling! If you are looking for something challenging and an awesome goal to strive for then conquering the Spartan Beast is definitely a good one! So how did it go? Keep reading to find out! Read more…

Do you have what it takes?

In October of 2011 I was introduced to the amazing world of  mud runs!  I absolutely became addicted to them after I ran my first one with a group of friends.  It really challenged me and gave me a sense of comradery and personal achievement.  I found the Spartan Race online in early 2012 and decided I would try out the easiest race they offered when they came to Charlotte, NC at the end of March.  From what their website suggested, the Spartan Race seemed like it was going to be crazy and really push me to my limits, which is exactly the motivation I needed!  I wanted to be in the best shape I could possibly be in for this race.  I trained hard and completed the easiest race they offered, the Spartan Sprint.  See how my race went and what I did to prepare for it, then decide whether or not you have what it takes to be a SPARTAN! Read more…