A Couple Ways I Train For Spartan Races

Trail Running and Sandbag exercises are a couple of ways I train for OCR( Obstacle Races).  Spartan Race always seem to find awesome trails to run through during their events.  Honestly, I like trail running better than running on the road.  It's just a little more exciting in my opinion.  On the trails it's important to stay alert of path so that you do not trip over rocks, roots, and other things you might find on the trail. Most of the trails I've run have been very windy as appose to a straight street or sidewalk.  All this is great training for obstacle races.

UWF Trails in Pensacola, FL

The Sandbag exercises I do also help get ready for obstacle races.  Usually they have you carry something.  I've had to carry logs, sandbags, buckets of sand, buckets of sand, and even ruck sacks.  Adding a little weight during your runs or even walks can help you prepare for some of these challenges during the races.  There are many other ways to train with sandbags besides just walking or running with them.  You can do squats, lunges, presses, curls, etc.

Sandbag Carry with My Wife

While these are a couple of ways of training for obstacle races, they are not the only things I do to prepare.  Below are a couple other workouts I've done to get ready for Spartan Races.

Spartan 300 Workout
Asylum's Power Legs
P90X2 Total Body Workout
P90X2 P.A.P. Upper Workout

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Group Trail Run Spartan Training

A huge part of Spartan Races is running. If you are looking to train or get ready for a spartan race or any kind of obstacle race or even road race, then it's probably a good idea to get a bit of running in. It will help your legs get used to the constant impact from every step, and help you find out what kind of pace you are capable of while running for certain distances. I started this morning off with a great trail run with some of my friends and family.

Today's goal for me was to just get out there an run. I wasn't thinking about speed or even distance. It's been so hot out lately here in Florida that I dread running out in the heat. Well, having this group of people out there with me made it so much easier to get it done.

I am part of a Obstacle Race Team called Team Dynasty OCR.  We help all fitness levels train for obstacle races and make sure everyone is able to complete these races.  During our trail runs, we like to invite all fitness levels out to run with us as a team. We make sure everyone gets a good workout in by having everyone run at their own pace and meet up at certain check points.  Just like during the races, we like to make sure everyone completes these runs.  Today was no different.  We completed about 5 miles on the trail this morning!  Everyone was able to finish and we all got in a great run.

It's great to have a group of people that has the same passion as you.  They can help motivate you and push you to become better.  It's great to get things done yourself and be self motivated, but by having that support system or group you can count on is great when you are feeling just a bit sluggish.

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