Episode Details

In this episode I chat with Monica Daniel and Natalie Baker, two members of my initial Fitness In Post test group, and more importantly, two members of my Fitness In Post Spartan Race team. We discuss our reasons for participating in obstacle course racing, how anyone can train for these types of events, the mental and physical benefits of training, and other tips and tricks to becoming weekend warriors.

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Topics of Conversation:

• Why we sign up and participate in Spartan Races
• Resources to learn more about training for an obstacle course race
• How “weekend warriors” like editors can train for a Spartan Race
• The idea of “obstacle immunity”
• The different types of obstacles to expect at a Spartan Race
• How non-athletes can train for races
• Nutritional recommendations before, during, and after races
• Practical outdoor training techniques
• Top 10 tips to Race a Spartan Beast, courtesy of Ben Greenfield
• Tips on what to wear
• Why working with Zack is like a Spartan Race

Useful Links: 

Spartan Up! by Joe De Sena (founder of the Spartan Race)

Obstacle Dominator

Ben Greenfield Fitness

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