Over the weekend I did something I have never done before – I went for a run in the Poconos. My parents have had a summer house there since I was in high school, but our house is on top of a huge hill which descends for miles and I always thought that running there was an impossible feat. A few months ago I was chosen to participate in the kick off for the Spartan Race in Times Square and I did the obstacle course in the middle of the crossroads of the world – another thing that I thought was impossible.
What do these two events have in common? I am pushing my boundaries. I am doing things that I thought were impossible for me to do, and guess what? They are possible. A few weeks ago I received an email telling me that I had been chosen by Reebok and Fitfluential to be a part of Team Fitfluetial in the upcoming Spartan Race in Tuxedo, New York.
My reaction? Breathe in, breathe out..holy crap, this is so exciting! Breathe in, breathe out..holy crap, I haven’t run in months!
So what’s a girl to do? Lace up her sneakers – her new and very blue Reebok Sublite Duos and push her boundaries.
I ran a three mile loop, and by ran I mean ran quickly and almost effortlessly down the hill and struggles and walked for parts back. In the end, I felt tired but refreshed and I knew that I could do this. I feel that Crossfit is preparing me for the obstacle portion of the race and I am planning on staying after this Friday to try to master the rope climb. Now the only thing I need to do is practice my burpees because I have a feeling I will be doing a whole lot of those in the near future! While the Spartan Race isn’t your typical “mud run” I am feeling confident. I feel like I will be able to get through it, but I know that it will be a challenge. Life is about pushing your boundaries and mastering challenges and the Spartan Race is no different.
Have you ever done an obstacle course race?
I’m so freaking excited for you!!! You are going to do great and yes, I think crossfit is probably preparing you in so many ways and yes, pushing your limits is necessary sometimes. I wish that I could come and watch and cheer you on!!
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Ooooh! I’m jealous! I have never done a Spartan Race…Yet! But I have done the Warrior Dash and Tough Mudder plus other mud runs. I LOVE LOVE LOVE mud runs! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
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I had a blast at the Warrior Dash – a huge change from traditional races requiring a lot more UMPH! 😉
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I’ve done one mud run that had some obstacles – kuddos to your #spartanstrong goal!
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Im so excited for you
the ONLY THING that would get me running is/are obstacles 🙂
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AHHH congrats! That’s SO exciting and I know you’re going to have a blast. I love your bright colored shoes and great job getting right back into running! The first run back is always the worst 🙂
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WAHOO! cant wait to see how you like it.
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Ah- How exciting! I’ve done Warrior Dash and Pretty Muddy. I’ve tinkered with the idea of Tough Mudder or Spartan but it is intimidating! CrossFit totally prepared me for the obstacles, but running was tough. You’re going ROCK this!
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