I am a Spartan

Aroo! Aroo! Aroo!  I am a Spartan!  Those are words I never thought I would say.  What does that mean anyways?  This past Saturday, Mr. S, my friend Sonja, and I did the Super Spartan Race in Glen Rose, Texas… 8+ miles, 15+ obstacles.

My friend Sonja led me through the freezing lake!  I am NOT a strong swimmer, so this part of the race really scared me!  Thank goodness they had some life jackets {if you wanted to wear them}!

These are just a few obstacles that we encountered!  Yikes, yikes, yikes, and yikes!

Mr. S and my friend Sonja sabotaged their times to wait for me so we could finish as a group.  They were my courage and helped me be brave during the race!  Believe me, I am NOT adventurous.   

And of course, I must review my outfit!  {After all, I do LOVE fashion blogging!  And you have to look good even if you’re sweating muddy right?!}  My friend and I had matching outfits.  It was a last minute decision after we were looking for new shoes for her!  But I am glad that I had the right gear because it made all the difference during the race!  It was rainy, muddy, and in the 50s.

Bottom | Alo women’s workout capri {in blue here and similar here}

Material: 87% Nylon/ 13% Spandex
This capri was great and cleaned up nicely!  As you can see in the pic, it can get a little baggy in the crotch area.  If you don’t get the correct size, then it can definitely be a problem if you’re bogged down with water and mud.  Make sure it fits snug!

shoes | New Balance Minimus MT10 {here}

I’ve had these shoes for over 6 months.  I wear them regularly to work out {ie Cross Fit} and they are absolutely AWESOME!!  They have vibram soles and feel like you are barefoot.  They have such a great grip.

Goody Stayput Thin Headwraps {find at Target here and similar here}

As you could see in the pictures, this headband stay put like it’s named!!  It didn’t budge through out the whole race!  The underside has silicone ridges that keep the headband in place and really grip your hair {but not in a bad way}!

My friend Sonja introduced to me and Mr. S to CrossFit, and we started doing it a year ago.  Besides getting us into physical shape, it changed our lives by helping me and Mr. S grow closer together.  It’s something that we do together.  And it has given me a confidence that I never realized I had – I push myself a little further every workout.  By no means am I an athlete, but I have attempted things like olympic lifting, hand stand pushups, and pull ups. Remember, I am NOT adventurous or athletic naturally!  The Super Spartan Race was another life changing experience for me.  I’ve never had a desire to run a marathon or do ANYTHING like this.  I was sure that I was going to take the “gracious” exit at 3.5 miles but I felt good so we went on!  Aroo! Aroo! Aroo!  Thanks for going with me on my journey!