What essentially is the Spartan Race?

The ultimate military inspired obstacle race.

Can anyone from any physical background enter the races?

Absolutely. Any human from any geography from any fitness level at any age can finish one of our Spartan races.

Why should someone take part in a Spartan race?

It will take you out of your comfort zone and in doing so change your “life” frame of reference which makes life challenges easier.

Is the Spartan Race more than just a ‘physical’ challenge?

It is a mental test of will and will help build grit.

Advice for someone training for their first Spartan Race:

Run, Burpee, Pullup…We call it BPR training…also follow our daily workouts..

Do you offer workouts of the day that people can follow to help them be fully prepared for the race?

Just sign up and they are sent to you daily for free as well as food of the day.

What made you write the Spartan Up! Book?

We wanted a larger platform to change people’s lives and I wanted to tell my story. I have had this life theory brewing in my head for 25 years that I wanted to share on how to be successful in life no matter what you tackle..

What do you hope that people take away after reading the Spartan Up! Book?

I hope they take life HEAD on after reading the book.

Favourite Quote:

“If your going through hell…keep going.” ~ Winston Churchill

“If you bite off more than you can chew..keep chewing.” ~ Joe De Sena

What’s your life motto?

We only get one…so use it up; every last ounce but don’t go after the bright shiny things.

Best piece of advice you ever received?

Have patience, instant gratification doesn’t last.

What would you say is the ‘secret’ or your ‘secret’ to success?

The secret of the secret is that “its easy” you just have to work hard. If everyone stopped planning to plan and organize on how to do it better cheaper or faster and instead just put the time in…well they would get there quicker.

Burpees and the Art of Pool Maintenance: [Video]

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When will the Spartan Race be in (South) Africa?

Stay tuned. I hear its coming real soon!

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