Anyone ran a Spartan Beast race?

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I just signed up to do run a Spartan Beast race with my buddy in Texas. It’s on December 8, which is fast approaching. Has anyone ever ran/competed in one? As I understand it, they don’t tell you what the obstacles are. I’m just trying to find out a little about what to expect. The website makes it sound pretty tough. I like the whole idea of “man returning to his animal instincts,” running around, jumping, climbing, etc.

I’m an LEO and keep myself in really good shape, but I’m still a bit anxious based on the website’s claims. Should be a good time either way.

http://www.spartanrace.com/spartan-beast-obstacle-course-race.html

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I’ve finished a tough mudder in the top 5% (invited back for the Toughest Mudder) and wasn’t impressed with the difficulty. Our group almost snuck in line to run it a second time.

After talking to folks that have done both the Spartan Beast seems to be a little harder than a tough mudder. So you should be fine. The main difference is if you have to skip an obstacle or fall off one you have to do burpees as punishment.

Our TM run was a blast. We laughed and joked the entire time. Just relax and go have fun.