I race Spartan regularly, and it's my favourite goal to train clients for. It's also the only time crawling through mud counts as a good day out.
- It tests everything. Running, climbing, carrying and crawling test cardio and strength in one go.
- It's outdoors. Mud, hills and fresh air instead of a treadmill.
- It's for everyone. Many people walk sections and help each other over walls. Miss an obstacle? Do your burpees and carry on.
- Start short. The Sprint, around 5 km with 20-odd obstacles, is a great first race.
- It gives training a point. A date in the diary makes every session count.
Getting race-ready
- Grip. Hangs and carries, because most obstacles come down to holding on.
- Pull and push. Pull-ups, rows and push-ups for walls and ropes.
- Legs and lungs. Short, fast efforts, everyday cardio and stair sprints on the Waterloo Bridge steps.
- Mobility. To crawl, climb and land well.
Train for it and you’ll cross the finish line fitter, stronger and already eyeing the next one.
Race-ready training, one-to-one.
One-to-one at Fitness First on the Strand, Covent Garden.