If you follow me on my social media venues, you have probably seen that hashtag. I am already just two weeks short of my first Spartan Race. Starting with the Sprint distance in Tampa, I have 3+ miles and 15+ obstacles ahead of me.
My Training
Simply put, I put away my Beachbody workouts for now and am doing OrangeTheory. Do not get me wrong, I still love me some Beachbody. I am still an active coach and teaching Insanity and PiYo weekly. However, because of being a fitness instructor, I lost that motivation to push myself once I got home; I was fully capable of pushing my awesome peeps taking my class, but could not push my lazy ass at home. My friend Jason, who also introduced me to Spartan Race, is an OrangeTheory coach — I tried one class and was hooked. OrangeTheory is kinda like Insanity, but with equipment. I feel it is similar to Insanity because it does push you to those limits, and the amount of time you’re kicking butt is about the same. OT combines running on a treadmill, interval training, rowing, TRX bands, free weights & the occasional Bosu ball into an hour long, kick butt workout all while monitoring your heart rate. For now, I’m hooked; it has helped me push past a plateau and makes working out fun again.
Am I ready for Spartan Sprint? Yes & No.
I know there are obstacles I will fail in — good thing I have burpees down!
I have done a few Spartan-ish things to prepare myself.
Climbing stairs with a sandbag.
Extra burpees.
Outside workout with Jason & crew that really did push me outside of my limits. And included 50 pound sandbags.
AROO! 15 days to go!
There is a very good chance that you have already heard of Spartan Race — and maybe already competed in one! Obviously, I’m excited to join that elite team of Spartan Race Finishers.
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Here is what they’re up to lately:
Upcoming Races
Don’t forget to use the code SPARTANBLOGGER to save!
Atlanta, March 7-8, 2015: register HERE
Charlotte, April 11, 2015: Register HERE
Vegas, April 18, 2015: Register HERE
2015 Spartan Season Pass
There are a few peeps I follow on Twitter & Instagram that I am sure would benefit from the Season Pass. Here is the DL:
= valid for any heat in ALL Sprint, Super or Beast events that occur within a year of purchase =
= wanna take an extra lap after your original race? get that discounted… =
= free bag check. free is cool. =
= you receive Spartan Membership benefits which include travel discount, restaurants deals & more =
= visit HERE for more details and the teeny tiny print =
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2015 World Championship Spartan Race
I wanna go!!
= October 3 & 4, 2015 =
= Lake Tahoe, California (Hey!! I’m in that state right now!) =
= held at Squaw Valley — the same location that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympic Games =
= this Championship will have the largest prize money pot in Spartan Race history =
= pre-register HERE =
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Spartan UP! Podcast with Joe De Sena
= it’s already begun, you’re behind! 14 episodes are already available =
= subscribe on iTunes =
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Spartan Race Cruise
= March 6-9, 2015 =
= 3 day cruise to the a private island in the Bahamas =
= join for the inaugural event of the Sprint distance with a big prize pool =
= multiple other Spartan activies on & off the boat
= registration is still open =
= kids cruise for free! =
= more info HERE =
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Now back to me 😉
My BIG goal for 2015 is to complete the TRIFECTA — racing three Spartan races, a Spring, Super & Beast within a calendar year. I am already signed up for the Carolina Beast and am toying with the idea of heading to Boston for their Super. Wanna join me??
Have you ever run a Spartan Race? Is it on your bucket list too?
And a giveaway is coming soon!
Hey, I’m glad you’re here! I’m Caitlyn, a Tampa native with a love for all things social media, travel & tattoos. It’s no secret that I have a passion for social media - I’ve been at it for 11+ years! When I am not too busy supporting local companies as an SMM, I love to share foodie spots in Tampa and tips for your next Disney trip.
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The sprint in Tampa will be my first Spartan race too, but I am not as ready as you sound! I think I need some sandbags….
Caitlyn Connolly
Exciting! What wave are you in?
Heather Gannoe
AROO ! I'm a 2014 Trifecta finisher, and I've run all of the distances – including stadium sprints and the 2012 Ultra Beast. You are going to have SO MUCH FUN! !!
Tracy
I haven't done a Spartan Race – but they look awesome…I will definitely have to check them out. And thanks for the discount code!