I signed up last fall for the Spartan Sprint in NY in June. At the time, it seemed so far away (I had approximately 6 months to train for it). Since then, the weather turned cold, I got the flu, and my incredible cross training routine fell to shit.
Now, the race is in three months, I am less fit than I was when I signed up, and the prospect of RUNNING UP A SKI HILL suddenly has me crapping my pants with fear.
And that doesn’t even touch the obstacles – jumping over fire?! Climbing shit? Army crawling through mud? BURPEES????
I honestly don’t know what the hell I was thinking. But, I’m committed – not only have I purchased my spot in the race, and joined a team, but I bought tickets and pre-paid for a hotel room. So I’m GOING to the race. I’m going to BE IN the race.
The only question is: Will I survive it?
Yes.
I have to train for it. I have to run up and down stairs, and then big, big hills. I have to buy trail shoes, and break them in on actual trails. I have to lift weights, and do burpees, and run some more.
I have to do all of this very, very soon. I need to start as soon as possible, or I will not only be letting myself down, but my teammates, too.
Evette
March 15, 2013 at 10:32 am
So…How’s it going? Have you started training? You can do this you know! Can I help? I’ll be your virtual partner
Let me know what I can do!
Krys
March 15, 2013 at 12:49 pm
Oh my gosh, you are the best! I’m not doing too much yet, but I’ve got my determination hat on, and I’m going to run tonight after work. Check in on me tomorrow!