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Spartan Beast-Anyone on the board do one?
Posted on 1/16/19 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 1/16/19 at 12:28 pm
Looking for a new challenge. I’ve noticed there is a spartan beast in Austin on May 18.
Anyone on the board do one that can offer advice?
Anyone on the board do one that can offer advice?
Posted on 1/16/19 at 12:30 pm to Bigryno7
Do you already train for triathlons or something similar? That's an awful short amount of time to get ready for something like that if you don't have a really solid foundation
Posted on 1/16/19 at 3:01 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Not currently. I’ve done a half Ironman a few years back. Still run a good bit. Not long distance currently, but I can run 7-8 miles no problem.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 3:46 pm to Bigryno7
I have done 3. I have also done 3 sprints and 3 Supers in Austin (actually Burnet, TX). I don't think the beast is in Austin, I think its north (they say Dallas) but it has been at the Rough Creek Lodge.
The course in Burnet, Tx is pretty rough. A lot of rock and elevation changes. Your legs and feet better be in shape to take the pounding if you plan on pushing the pace.
Like any obstacle course, make sure you have good shoes that drain and can handle the terrain.
I CrossFit so my legs were able to handle the elevation change but I would suggest running hills.
On my best time, I power walked the hills and ran the downhill and flats. And I felt better after the race than running the hills too.
Let me know if you have more questions. I can get more detailed.
The course in Burnet, Tx is pretty rough. A lot of rock and elevation changes. Your legs and feet better be in shape to take the pounding if you plan on pushing the pace.
Like any obstacle course, make sure you have good shoes that drain and can handle the terrain.
I CrossFit so my legs were able to handle the elevation change but I would suggest running hills.
On my best time, I power walked the hills and ran the downhill and flats. And I felt better after the race than running the hills too.
Let me know if you have more questions. I can get more detailed.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 4:42 pm to PennyPacker
I will definitely push my training the next few months.
My buddy who CrossFit’s thinks if he can run 6 miles straight he should be fine. I told him I think he needs to be able to run at least 8-10 to be in enough shape for this thing. What is your opinion on straight running mileage needed?
Also, what specific training plan did you follow?
My buddy who CrossFit’s thinks if he can run 6 miles straight he should be fine. I told him I think he needs to be able to run at least 8-10 to be in enough shape for this thing. What is your opinion on straight running mileage needed?
Also, what specific training plan did you follow?
Posted on 1/16/19 at 6:28 pm to Bigryno7
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Also, what specific training plan did you follow
I have a 150 yd hill that the local football team uses. I would run it 20 times with a 20lb training vest 3 times per week. Then run 3 miles twice per week. That was plenty running. I trained 2 months prior.
I did hydrate 7 days before the race. I ate bananas and drank pickle juice to help with cramps.
For obstacles I would carry a 5 gal bucket of pea gravel up that hill twice when i would run it.
Other than that everything else was easy, but since I crossfit it was normal stuff like rope climbs, atlas ball carry, sleds pulls etc. I was 42 on my first run then 46 on my last one. Last one was easiest because of strategy. Also avoid wearing cotton, holds water. Compression socks help too.
I focused on having fun and pushing myself but avoided risks that could cause serious injury.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 9:35 am to Bigryno7
I did a Spartan Beast in Tahoe last year and wrote a post on it.
1. Run and practice running/hiking hills and mountains. Get used to being on your feet for 2+ hours once a week. Do a long run once a week including hills. I used to do 10 miles with 2000 ft. Elevation gain to train.
2. Grip Strength. So dead hangs and different carries. If you have more of a running background definitely work on this. If we already life heavy they just work on grip strength.
3. Lat Pull Downs and Pull ups. Upper body strength is key.
4. Watch YouTube videos of the different obstacles. This will help you prep for the different challenges so you know what you are getting into.
5. Hydration during the race. Bringing a water pack with a few gels for energy will be good if you’ll be on the course 3+ hours.
Feel free to ask any other questions. AROO!
1. Run and practice running/hiking hills and mountains. Get used to being on your feet for 2+ hours once a week. Do a long run once a week including hills. I used to do 10 miles with 2000 ft. Elevation gain to train.
2. Grip Strength. So dead hangs and different carries. If you have more of a running background definitely work on this. If we already life heavy they just work on grip strength.
3. Lat Pull Downs and Pull ups. Upper body strength is key.
4. Watch YouTube videos of the different obstacles. This will help you prep for the different challenges so you know what you are getting into.
5. Hydration during the race. Bringing a water pack with a few gels for energy will be good if you’ll be on the course 3+ hours.
Feel free to ask any other questions. AROO!
Posted on 1/17/19 at 9:42 am to marchballer
I read your follow up posts. If you can run 7-8 miles now then you’ll be good by May.
Spend at least 1-2 days hitting hills. Add 2-3 days of lifting or CrossFit. And Run 2-4 days during the week and you’ll be good.
Salomon Shoes
Get a nice pair of shoes. At mile 11 while going up a mountain, I heard many people complaining of blisters. I looked at my feet and realized I was still comfortable after 4 hours in these shoes.
You don’t need gloves unless you want to use them for carries and save grip for rope climb. I’ve done this a few times.
Long socks can be nice since rope burn is decently common on some obstacles.
Spend at least 1-2 days hitting hills. Add 2-3 days of lifting or CrossFit. And Run 2-4 days during the week and you’ll be good.
Salomon Shoes
Get a nice pair of shoes. At mile 11 while going up a mountain, I heard many people complaining of blisters. I looked at my feet and realized I was still comfortable after 4 hours in these shoes.
You don’t need gloves unless you want to use them for carries and save grip for rope climb. I’ve done this a few times.
Long socks can be nice since rope burn is decently common on some obstacles.
Posted on 1/20/19 at 3:49 pm to Bigryno7
As has been mentioned, get very comfortable with hills, and rocky footing. There were a few times at the Dallas Beast that the course took me down some rocky areas that I would have avoided if I had come up on them on a casual training run or hike.
Gels or bars in your hydration pack will help you feel a whole lot better after a few hours.
Oh can look online for descriptions and techniques for most obstacles, however, I thought the first one was the most fun, because you just had to figure out whatever you ran up on. Although that was my slowest time, so take it for what it’s worth.
Gels or bars in your hydration pack will help you feel a whole lot better after a few hours.
Oh can look online for descriptions and techniques for most obstacles, however, I thought the first one was the most fun, because you just had to figure out whatever you ran up on. Although that was my slowest time, so take it for what it’s worth.
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