I prefer to focus on the duration of the race. For example, if I'm running a Spartan Sprint (3.1 miles), I would expect to stay on the course for 1h30. During an obstacle race such as Spartan or Tough Mudder, you have the potential to burn 700 calories every hour. Accordingly, this 5k race would require 1,050 calories.
When preparing for a Spartan Race Beast, Spartans must prepare for every situation. They must be able to generate power to climb over walls, pull themselves along the Tyrolean traverse, or are pushing themselves off the ground in a burpee. No matter if its mile 1 or mile 13, all Spartans must keep their power consistent. Last week, we worked on developing explosiveness in our power. For thisThis. Being ripped isn't going to help you conquer a Spartan. Going to the gym five days a week and doing a body part split is definitely not gonna be the best way to train for a race. If you want to train for a Spartan specifically I would focus on running first, body weight strength training second, and then weight lifting third.
We've got hundreds of obstacles, and a playbook on how to tackle them! Check out our Obstacle Training Guide for all of the intel you need. From the Sprint to Stadion, and Beast to Ultra, here's what you should know about the types of Spartan Races. Think: obstacles, distances and how to register.The Spartan Super can be as long as 10 miles and include as many as 30 obstacles. It’s quite a step up from the Spartan Sprint. Finally, the Spartan Beast pushes even the best athletes to their limits. At 12-plus miles and with more than 30 obstacles, even the most serious athletes will find the Beast a battle of mental and physical resiliency.
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