Hey Cuties,
Earlier this month I allowed my Husbabe to talk me into doing a Spartan Race workout. If you don’t know what a Spartan Race is then you won’t understand why I was so perplexed. Spartan Race is a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances. They are held in the U.S. and have been franchised to 30 countries. The series include the Spartan Sprint, the Spartan Super, the Spartan Beast, and the Spartan Ultra.
Spartan Race 2013
This was free torture workout, they asked you to pre-register and you had to be 14+ but those were the only asks.
Can you spot me?
Our workout took place in the parking lot of the Vitamin Shoppe in Springfield, VA.
Mi + Babe doing the Squat Soul Train Line
For 1hr 30 mins starting at 8 AM, we worked out hardcore. I’ve not done real exercise in at least 2 years, and I only had 4hrs of sleep. This was a Squat Line, think Soul Train like without the soul and the fun. We held this position as the line moved you and your partner had to run down the middle and return to the end of the Squat Line.
This one is easier to spot us.
The workout was hella tough, but it was fun. They told us to bring water and a towel, those were no brainers. Yoga mats were optional we didn’t own any and didn’t get any. OMG! We needed them, doing burpees, sit-ups, pushups and mountain climbers on gravel is not what is hot in these streets.
The boys are in far better shape than I am, and while they could keep up it was still tough. The next day my body felt like a robot left out in a rainstorm. It hurt to put my foot on the brake in my vehicle. Yet as I complain I still allow Babe to talk me into doing some ridiculous sh!t. After all of this, and my stomach still ain’t flat and my @ss still ain’t fat.
Bev our instructor.
Bev was a great instructor, she worked us hard but made it a lot of fun. She has done Spartan Races all over the world. Tip: If you want to do a Spartan but don’t want to pay for it, volunteering is a great way to do the race for free.
Spartan Workout Tour
After our workout, the Vitamin Shoppe raffled off some merch. Babe won some protein power.
Everyone got a Spartan Workout Tour tee when we arrived, you had to put it on immediately. The back of them said, “Drop the excuses, Spartan the eff up.” I should have known better from the start. We also got Spartan wrist bands, metal, silicone band, stickers, and a healthy swag bag.
It used to be the two of us doing things like this, then the Manchild joined in. I think he did his first mud/obstacle race around 8 years old. Now he solidly holds his own with no problem and much better than me for sure.
Spartan Race 2013
He makes this stuff look like so much fun, he makes concurring it look easy. His size is no indication of his strength and endurance, this man is a beast and this stuff. I never would have guessed that I too would be into things like this. I must be crazy.
Would you sign up for this foolishness? Chat with me in the comments below or FB, IG, and Twitter.
A recap of the FREE Spartan Workout Tour stops in Springfield, VA. This workout prepares you for the Spartan Race or general fitness. #SpartanWorkoutTour
congratulations on finishing the race. this race is insanity but i am sure rewarding at the same time.
Thanks, I accomplished the workout and I am proud of that.
It’s dope that you guys did it together as a family. I’m impressed you even did the spartan workout at all. I don’t think I could have survived.
Girl, I wasn’t so sure I was going to survive either. lol
I saw you IG on this and it was amazing. You did this with a smile on your face this is goals!
I certainly laugh at myself when I do things like this. The boys also take good care of me. They push me and make sure I am good.
I would sign up for this foolishness right now – but maybe by the time my son is a man child I’ll be ready LOL. My husband would totally sign up for this though!
Ha! The Manchild started doing obstacles races at age 8. You have a little bit of time. lol
I was thinking about signing up to be a volunteer for the mud race. although I don’t think I’m physically ready it would still be fun to participate. I’m glad you got through the torture and used it as family bonding time.
I love mud runs, I’ve done at least four of them. They aren’t timed and they are good fun. You should try one.
I’ll be honest, this probably would have killed me… I doubt I’d be able to walk after. I’m in such bad shape I need to start out with something more gentle on my poor body. Good on you all for doing this!
Girl, that is probably what I should have done. Ease into it instead of going balls to the wall.
I think I would sign up knowing darn well it’d kick my behind, but my husband and I somehow always end up in these situations where endurance is needed and we always push through. I’m talking moving/lifting and trekking, lol.
Yes! I like doing things that push me or things I would never just do on my own.
Just reading this made me legit tired. But Kudos to you for pushing through and gettin it done. I love how you guys too stuff together. Black love and family rock. And you guys do it well.
hahahaha it is tough for sure, but if I stuck with it I would hit ALL of my body goals.
Shoutout to your for trying! I love that this was a family activity. So glad that ya’ll had fun!
Thanks, girl they have the ability to talk me into all kind of things.