How you train depends on where you are starting...

The how to train for a Spartan Race, how to train for a Tough Mudder, how to train for a Warrior Dash, etc. questions all fall under the umbrella of how to train for an obstacle course race. While the question is simple, the answer isn't quite as simple. It isn't super complex either. Let's take a look.

The first things we must take a look at is your current level of fitness. If you are a beast in the weight room, I'm guessing you are going to be fairly strong on the obstacles, especially the ones that require lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy shit, but you may struggle a bit on the run. If, on the other hand, you are a light and fast runner, you may struggle a bit on the obstacles. Then there are the people in the middle who are literally just getting off the couch, or more likely out from behind their computer. I know you... I used to commute over 2.5 hours every day in bumper to bumper traffic of the Northeast to and from my desk job where I had 4 computer towers and 4 large computer screens for my work alone.

If you fall into one of the first two categories, the first thing you need to do is start working on your weakness. Either lifters start running more or runners, start lifting. More details on that later.

If you are truly just getting started, my biggest piece of advice is to really listen to your body. If it has been years since your arms have been in any position other than right in front of you, hanging your entire body weight from them on monkey bars will not get you strong. It will get you hurt.

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