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Guenter Taus – CEO, Spartan Race Philippines
Michael Reyes – Race Director, Spartan Race Philippines
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I got to interview SpartanRacePh director himself Michael Reyes and he shared some training tips and what's in store for this year's Spartan Races.
What makes the Spartan race different from the other obstacle races in the country?
"It’s all about the experience. A Spartan race feels like an adventure rather than competition. Every race is gonna be different and the venue too, from mud,sand or jungle terrain, to enduring the cold or embracing the heat."
"Timing and officiating is also at its highest standards if you are in the elite and competitive category."
From my own experience in joining the Sprint Open category, it was amazing to see the camaraderie formed from the participants and you're going to see strangers helping each other get through the race.
Mike's secret body weight training to get you Spartan fit?
The 80/20 rule of Spartan training: Running and Burpees
If you're not familiar with the Pareto principle, then just google it :p
The majority of the race is still gonna be about running. If your training consists purely of lifting heavy weights then you need to increase your aerobic fitness.
Your main priority is improving your aerobic fitness through running but also be ready to tap into your glycolitic and anaerobic energy system when it’s time to face the obstacles which usually requires you to use your full body movements like crawling, carrying heavy objects, lifting, jumping, climbing and more.
This is where the burpee training pays off. It improves your capacity for high intensity efforts and it's the currency you'll use ( 30 burpees) when you fail to do the obstacles.
That’s why I love a Body Attack workout. It improves your running fitness, efficiency and your capacity for high intensity maximum efforts.
It’s a combination of running drills, plyometrics and functional moves that gets you Spartan fit and ready anytime, anywhere using just your own body weight.
Once you get your running form and cardio to a good level, then you can also try out the actual obstacles at the Spartan Roof Deck obstacle course training camp W Fifth Avenue BGC to get a feel of the actual obstacles or t Spartan Group training at any Fitness First Branch.
Here’s some more good news from Mike!
Spectators at the Spartan Sprint and Super in Clark can now join in the party for free! Spectators can experience the Spartan festivities and there is gonna be a lot of beer and food to get you busy while waiting for the race to finish.
The Spartan race is opening the activity area for non-spartan registered participants so you can bring in your friends and family! We all know about the Group Effect so take advantage of the cheers and energy you get from your friends and loved ones.
During the press con, we also got to try out the obstacle training camp!
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| Blue Ant Media's Kezia killing it in the uneven monkey bars! Even with the girl shoes! |
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| it's the dreaded Rope Climb and Olympus wall |
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| Coach Andrea making it look easy! |
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| Baras is life |
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See you on Feb 24, 2018! AROO!
I love Body Attack because it can burn tons of calories and it improves coordination, stamina and agility. Since, this is a cardio work out, it can also increase lung capacity and heart health. If you don't have time for running, this is the best alternative.
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