So this past weekend I ran the Indiana Spartan Sprint in Laurel, IN. As usual, Spartan Race delivered a great event. The weather was a perfect 80 degrees and sunny. This is the first time in 4 years that this event wasn't freezing. This year I ran with a group from the Midwest Vikings. I have recently become more active in this group and have gotten to know the founders, 'Tata Mam and Michael Fenwick. I will be joining Michael in running the Chicago Ragnar Relay this June with 4 other people on an Ultra team. We all had a great time and collectively, we finished all of the obstacles. The only one that I failed at was the Rope Climb. It was the next to last obstacle and right after the Hercules Hoist (high pulley with over 100 lbs). My hands had no grip left in them and it was in 3 feet of water. The water rope climb has always been my weakest obstacle.
All in all, it was an awesome race. I am now looking forward to the Chicago Super and South Carolina Beast to complete the Trifecta.
Gear
Shoes: Salomon Speed Cross 3's
Socks: Injinji Toe Socks
Top: Under Armour Compression Short Sleeve and Reebok sleeveless Dri-Fit shirt
Bottoms: Under Armour Running Shorts with liner
Before: That's me in the Blue
After:
