What do you get for completing a Spartan trifecta?
You can complete the races in any order, the Sprint does not have to be completed first. There is nothing special that you will need to do to “claim” a trifecta medal, as you will earn the three pieces of it, as you complete your races during the season.
How does the Spartan trifecta work?
A Spartan Trifecta is earned by completing three different Spartan obstacle course races in one calendar year: One Sprint, which consists of 3+miles with 20-23 obstacles (walls, rope climb, bucket carry, barbed wire crawl, etc.) One Super, which is 8-10 miles with 24-29 obstacles.
What is the trifecta Spartan race?
A member of the Spartan Trifecta Tribe finishes one of each Spartan distance – Sprint, Super and Beast (or Ultra) – in a calendar year (January 1st – December 31st), anywhere in the world. You can earn multiple Trifectas in a single year, however, only one lap per day, per event will count toward this accomplishment.
Which Spartan race is the hardest?
The Spartan Death Race is the toughest race in the world; even its name strike fear into the hearts of the most seasoned athlete. It takes place across the challenging terrain of the Green Mountains in and around Pittsfield, Vermont, and lasts more than 70 hours!
Is the Spartan Race Harder Than Tough Mudder?
One of the main differences is that Tough Mudder is a team-based challenge, while Spartan races are more of an every-man-for-himself competition. Participants also say that Tough Mudder obstacles tend to be more creative and fun, while the Spartan obstacles are more physically challenging.
Can you do a Spartan trifecta in one weekend?
Can I earn a Trifecta in one weekend? If you have the self-belief that you can take on all three events in one weekend then join us at our only 2019 Trifecta weekend in Windsor.
Does everyone get a medal in Spartan Race?
At the finish line of each race, every athlete receives a medal, plus a magnetic Trifecta Wedge. Once you complete your third race, your three wedges will snap together to create the most-coveted medal in OCR. You can also find special, commemorative displays to showcase your unbreakable achievement.
Is Tough Mudder or Spartan harder?
Participants also say that Tough Mudder obstacles tend to be more creative and fun, while the Spartan obstacles are more physically challenging. You’re also allowed to skip obstacles during a Tough Mudder race, while doing so during a Spartan race will cost you 30 burpees.
How many calories does a Spartan Race burn?
All in all, shoot for between 90-200 calories per hour, with 30-60 grams of carbs, and include some protein.
How long should you train for a Spartan Race?
Assuming you have a baseline of fitness, you should train for at least one month for a Spartan Race with strength training moves that build your upper body and grip strength. What is this? Ideally, you would train for two to three months for a Spartan race to adequately prepare for the challenge.
Does Spartan Race have electric shock?
Participants are jolted by 10,000 volts to provoke extreme pain before they emerge into a puddle of mud to the cheers of all around.
What is a Super Spartan?
With a longer distance than the Sprint and more obstacles, the Super will test your endurance, perseverance and grit. The 13km Super packs more than 25 Signature Spartan Obstacles through tougher and more rugged terrain. The Super is the test en route to your Spartan TRIFECTA.