Shortkaik Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yesterday, I ran the Ottawa Spartan Sprint, and it was so much fun! It was a rather rainy day, but despite the extra volume of mud, it was nice that it was cool rather than having a scorching sun.Seriously, there was so much mud. There was sticky mud, and slippery mud, and watery mud and muddy water. All kinds of mud. And some of it smelled like horse poo. Which mud does sometimes, but was especially off-putting because the course was held at a horse raceway.... Not gonna think about that, though.My elbows, forearms, shins and especially my knees are a bit worse for wear, but it was worth it. I don't yet have official photos or times, but I think it took me a bit over an hour (maybe 1:15?) and the only obstacle I elected to skip was the rope climb. Probably the hardest obstacle was the first barbed wire crawl, which was high enough that I could do it on my hands and knees, but must have been about 400 metres long and in about a foot and a half of muddy water with tons of stones underneath. That's where almost all of those knee bruises are from. I can't wait for next year, hopefully this time I'll be able to find other people who are willing to go with me!I must say, I think I had a bit of luck since my number for the race was 3000. Which is almost like 300. Which is totally significant at a Spartan Race!AROO!!!Here's a few shots I got, muddy me (sorry, no before pic!) and the state of my knees a few hours after the race. Next time, knee pads. Mmm... kaik.Twitter - flickr Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Battle wounds!!!!I love it!Congrats! Link to comment
Librarian of Doom Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Awesome!!! You look like you had so much fun! Hobbit Ranger seeking balance (and cookies) Current Challenge Link to comment
Shortkaik Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Here's a photo from the barbed wire crawl that was awful. This picture was taken at about the halfway point. Mmm... kaik.Twitter - flickr Link to comment
Wil Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Sweet, nice to see a new Spartan! I'm doing a Sprint in July (Yay for summer heat!). Good work!AROO!!! Link to comment
Grendelsfork Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Mud is a Heaven sent gift and know that it affects all!!!!!! Everytime I used to dread mud I remember the days of falling at a triathalon...onto pavement (ouch). Remember, no strategy survives contact with the enemy. Which simply means you can plan...and plan...and plan. Then the race, and oh crap! I think you did extremely well and your wounds are points for bravery (dudes dig scars too, if earned in valor). Keep it up!!!!!! Link to comment
Perdi Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Congrats!! "What you want is irrelevant; what you've chosen is at hand." - Spock Link to comment
progress126 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Great job Spartan! I'm originally from Ottawa (Orleans to be specific) and had some friends who competed too. I miss Ottawa! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Yeah, I got this!" -andygates Link to comment
fsjjunkie Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Awesome!!! Looks like you had an EPIC, leveliing up race. I did the MidAtlantic Spartan Sprint last year. Had scrapes and bruises on knees, elbows and, after throwing my leg over the top of the 8 ft wall, the whole inside of my right thigh. This August I'm doing the MidAtlantic Spartan Super. IT WILL BE EPIC. [TABLE=width: 700] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Wherever you go, there you are. FSJJunkie (FSJ = Full Size Jeep) Spartan Scout w/ assassin tendencies STR:7.75 DEX:7.33 STA:14 CON:5 WIS:7.5 CHA:4 Multisport Athlete (Triathlon/Duathlon/Offroad Triathlon/Adventure) Previous Challenge [/TABLE] Link to comment
theanne Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Woooo! This is intimidating yet also inspiring! I'll be doing one in January so I'm nervous! Any tips on how I should prepare? Anxious, but ambitious! Current challenge: Undermining the Conspiracy Find me on Twitter or maybe Instagram Link to comment
fsjjunkie Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Woooo! This is intimidating yet also inspiring! I'll be doing one in January so I'm nervous! Any tips on how I should prepare?You can sign up for the Spartan WOD email. Mostly build your upper body strength...and your lower body strength.....and if you think you might not be able to complete some of the obstacles, practice your burpees...lots of burpees... [TABLE=width: 700] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Wherever you go, there you are. FSJJunkie (FSJ = Full Size Jeep) Spartan Scout w/ assassin tendencies STR:7.75 DEX:7.33 STA:14 CON:5 WIS:7.5 CHA:4 Multisport Athlete (Triathlon/Duathlon/Offroad Triathlon/Adventure) Previous Challenge [/TABLE] Link to comment
tigersheart Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 woohoo awesome job! I can't wait till I can run one of those Link to comment
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