Originally posted on On My Way To Sparta:
Another year of obstacle racing has passed, leaving a big dust trail of stories behind it. It was a year of world championships and record numbers of competitors. The sport frequently found itself the subject of online article and blog posts and here is the third annual compilation…
Well folks, tomorrow marks the end of yet another year, and we find ourselves eagerly anticipating a fresh year which we will likely begin eager to tackle new aspirations, ambitious hopes, exciting dreams, and optimistic resolutions. We each have our own goals we hope to reach, and ideally we all seek to attain our ambitions as we … Continue reading
Well there we have it. Yet another incredible year is coming to a close, and I find myself writing my third year-end review blog (check out my posts from 2012 & 2013!). It’s crazy to look back and see the change and growth that I’ve experienced over the past few years, but it’s also great to … Continue reading
With the holiday season in its final days, many Spartan’s find themselves fighting a very different battle than they do the rest of the year. Instead of crusading against obstacles, terrain, mud, and burpees, we find ourselves instead fighting a battle of ever-waning will against an onslaught of chocolates, pies, cookies, and a gamut of … Continue reading
What kind of person do you envision when you hear the word “Spartan”? I assume that, in many cases, this word conjures images of powerful warriors with rippling muscles, fierce determination, incredible power, and likely, you may also view these warriors as individuals who are brimming with angry aggression. Yet although the typical depiction of the ancient Spartan might portray … Continue reading
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. – Thomas A. Edison One of the most rewarding things about being a Spartan, is that we are all constantly provided the opportunity to witness truly astounding moments in the lives of those who have … Continue reading
For the better part of this year I’ve been training for, talking about, and eagerly anticipating the Masters of All Terrain UltraMarathon. I had made the decision early on in 2014 that I was going to take on the 50K, and as race day approached, I was confident. I had been training non-stop, I had … Continue reading
Spartan’s come in all shapes and sizes. We come from an array of different backgrounds, and we have vastly different life experiences. We have different jobs, different ways of training, different ideals, different passions, and different struggles. Not only that, but we all have very different support systems as well. There are some of us … Continue reading
