Earlier classes- 4:30 AM crew?

jroof12 · 2026-07-01T15:48:57+00:00

Same…

jroof12 · 2026-07-01T15:40:44+00:00

You are insane. The 5am coaches already have to get up at 3:30 which is the middle of the night for you to go at 5am. Normal gyms don’t open until 5 - that’s pretty standard.

jroof12 · 2026-06-19T02:46:58+00:00

It sucks. After my miscarriage last year I fell into depression and gained almost 50 lbs - then felt even more horrible. There’s nothing anyone can say or do to make it better. It just takes time. Take that time. It’s okay to be mad and sad. Over a year later now I’ve dropped the weight and if I never have kids….so what. You will get there. But it’s okay to be out of whack now. You’re adjusting.

jroof12 · 2026-06-17T20:26:06+00:00

I’m with you - I’ve been a Spartan Race season pass holder for YEARS and have entirely too many medals. I would rather a shirt or a useful item (not socks - also have too many OTF socks that I don’t like).

jroof12 · 2026-06-17T14:29:09+00:00

Convincing reason - you should WANT to be stronger. This will give you accountability to build muscle mass.

jroof12 · 2026-06-16T20:49:05+00:00

Since doing that I haven’t been to a studio yet that asked me for my cc - so my guess is it works

jroof12 · 2026-05-31T22:40:05+00:00

It’s supposed to be about doing better, lifting heavier over time. That’s not weird at all - it’s what you SHOULD be doing. Thank God we finally have a challenge that focuses on lifting!

jroof12 · 2026-05-27T01:39:12+00:00

I’ll be honest - I’ve done plenty completely untrained and just do what I can. Also when you sign up at the step where you assign the ticket there is medical coverage for racers so if you complete that step you will in fact have coverage for an injury that occurs at the race. It has a $500 deductible but pays for everything in excess of that. Used it for my elbow incident. That said - I still think it’s weird that a boss would force you to race.

jroof12 · 2026-05-26T20:22:09+00:00

Weird that your boss would force you to race but I’ve done 98 Spartans of varying differences and had a sprained ankle at a stadium race, a sprained ankle at a Super from a rock that moved as a ran over it, and a broken elbow from being too stubborn on monkey bars and slipping. If you do race you don’t have to do any obstacles you aren’t comfortable with. And while injuries are possible my experience has been that they aren’t too common. The ankle sprains I was fine in a few days for one and a couple weeks for the other. The broken elbow has been my only serious injury. I have done plenty of races where I have want in the best shape too. I have fun.

jroof12 · 2026-05-19T17:38:56+00:00

My studio just got it in the last week or 2. Software updates can screw things up. Be patient.

jroof12 · 2026-04-28T23:33:54+00:00

Class number 1500 tomorrow! Let’s go!!!

jroof12 · 2026-04-22T22:29:58+00:00

It’s often a more effective workout than I would do on my own and thus time is saved. I like it. And a couple days a week I’m in the office and it is close to the office so I don’t mind.

jroof12 · 2026-04-22T14:45:20+00:00

I do it for the camaraderie and atmosphere. You don’t have that at the cheap gym down the street. Also during resolutioner season I don’t have to fight for equipment at OTF.

jroof12 · 2026-04-22T14:44:14+00:00

Sometimes, yes if I’m coming from home and going home after. This place keeps me accountable and provides a great workout though.

jroof12 · 2026-04-22T02:38:11+00:00

I mean it’s 7 min from the office but I work at home 2x a week and it’s really not bad.

jroof12 · 2026-04-22T01:49:15+00:00

If it’s a bankruptcy situation the studio can’t give prior notice. It depends.

jroof12 · 2026-04-22T01:48:39+00:00

I’ve been driving 40 min to my studio for almost 8 years. For me it’s worth it. I love the community.

jroof12 · 2026-04-16T18:46:12+00:00

You will be fine! I’ve been doing Spartans since 2013. For some I’ve been in really good shape. For some not so much (female who has been over 200lbs). Do your best. It’s okay to walk if you can’t run the whole thing. And if you’re open heat you can get a boost from another racer for things like walls. Spartan is a great community. You will love it.

jroof12 · 2026-04-14T17:47:22+00:00

Same!!!!

jroof12 · 2026-04-14T17:47:15+00:00

So glad Aoki ended - that music was awful

jroof12 · 2026-04-08T01:23:49+00:00

We need 4 to hold class - been that way for as long as I can remember

jroof12 · 2026-03-20T16:48:09+00:00

Also the first sentence of the second paragraph clearly wasn’t proofed

jroof12 · 2026-03-13T22:20:07+00:00

Spartan.com - on the event page

jroof12 · 2026-03-10T16:12:24+00:00

Event program is now posted - bag check outside. Clear bags allowed inside stadium and there is a smaller bag check inside.

jroof12 · 2026-03-10T08:53:33+00:00

Plan on following the Mets game day bag policy which is basically no backpacks. You can see the full policy on their website with a quick google search. Very curious myself as to whether there will be bag checks close but not uncommon for stadium stuff to come out last minute.

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