Race Review - Indiana Spartan Sprint

Let me start by saying this was the hardest race I have ever done.

It was at the same location as the Mudstache - a ski resort.  I had just gotten in from Africa on Friday and stayed around Indy with Matt and my daughter then got up early and went to the race.  So I knew it was gonna be a tough one.

Hills...Hills...Holy hills.....the hills were killer.  We ended up hitting 1800 elevation. That and add some obstacles in.....killer.  I stayed with Matt the whole time so he could help me over some of the obstacles and so that I could make sure he didn't have a heat stroke.  We took our time and we made it.

Matt helped me over most walls and even used his back and helped me transverse across the parallel walls.  So when he was struggling hard on the bucket brigaide (carry a bucket of gravel up a hill), I took the chance to help HIM.  I finished mine and raced down to help him finish the last leg of his bucket carry.  We helped each other - that's what it is all about.

At the end, I was at the top of the slip wall and my tank was empty.  I couldn't get over it to save my life and I couldn't really go back down because I didn't have the strength to lower myself back down.  Therefore, I am pretty sure I whimpered to Matt that I just couldn't do it.

He raced and climbed the other side and grabbed me.  His tank was empty too so he yelled at another guy to give him a hand and they both helped me over.  So thankful to my husband.

Then the fire jump.  That is what everyone waits for - to have that epic moment of jumping over the fire towards the finish line.

I fell.

Yup....the camera guy got me in all my glory as I hit the gravel and it shifted and down I went.  But I had hoped he did.  Despite the lack of awesomeness, I am proud of those pictures.

Energy drinks, fruit and granola at the end.

I am a Spartan!

So the review of the event Indiana Spartan
Terrain - HILLS, trails
Organization - well organized
Cost - $63/person
Time of the race - 10:00am
Overall - Nicely done, it was tough, not going to lie but it was a Spartan, what did I expect? haha
Swag - epic Spartan medal and tee shirt
My Time - didn't care about time
Race #20 (41 total to date)