#Spartan race gear recommendations skin#
#Spartan race gear recommendations windows#

For longer races like the Super and Beast, you may want a hydration pack. If you’re doing a Sprint, you probably don’t require anything as there are plenty of aid stations. The type of hydration pack you wear depends on the length of the race. And don’t wear cotton socks! Your feet will become concrete blocks by the end of the race otherwise. Don’t strap on a new pair of shoes you’ve never worn before the day of the race. Whatever choice you go with, make sure you have trained in your shoes. I’m in the minority, and beware it takes a long time to adapt your body to minimalist running shoes. Reebok has designed an entire line of shoes specifically for OCR, but my personal preference is Vibrams. This is another option that will be different for everyone.

#Spartan race gear recommendations skin#

I couldn’t hold my grip coming back down…and in order to avoid breaking my leg, I ended up ripping off a good portion of the skin on my hand and making the last several miles of the race intolerable. However after my most recent experience at a Spartan Sprint where I didn’t wear gloves and they didn’t provide water under the ropes obstacle, I’ll ALWAYS wear gloves. This is a controversial topic amongst “elites.” I’ve done races with and without gloves. Some people wear elbow and or knee pads as well for all the crawling. And while the die hard racers go without a shirt, I wear a compression top. So make sure you have performance or compression gear. But one absolute is that you should NEVER WEAR COTTON. What you wear for the actual race is personal preference. None of these items require refrigeration and are easy to travel with.Ĭlothing. I make a smoothie consisting of Shakeology, coconut water, almond butter, Brain Octane Oil, and Vital Fuel. It’s so easy to travel with a Nutribullet and will blend just about anything you put in it. In the morning I avoid any solid foods and fuel myself with a smoothie. I pass out before my head even hits the pillow, and I wake up fully rested. Spending 15 minutes on this sleep induction mat and breathing deeply before bed knocks me out.

#Spartan race gear recommendations windows#

So rather than have to cover the windows and try to cover every single tiny green and blue light in the room, I just wear a sleep mask.Įpsom Salt.I soak in a magnesium sulfate bath for 15-20 minutes before bed. The amount of light you’re exposed to when sleeping can adversely impact the quality of your sleep. So I bring the following to ensure I get a solid night of deep sleep: The number one thing that will most likely dictate your performance on race day is the quality of your sleep. Oh…everything is drenched with grass fed butter. I bring it in tupperware and microwave it. It usually consists of a protein (salmon, grass fed steak), vegetables (green beans, broccoli), and a starch to provide some carbohydrates (usually sweet potatoes). If I’ve spent months training and preparing for a race, the last thing I want to do the night before is eat mystery food at a restaurant I’ve never been to before. Now it’s time to dig into the nitty gritty….

Garbage bags (for the nasty post-race clothes).

Non-cotton clothes (aka “Performance Gear”).

Cash (most races have ATM’s, but when carrying all your gear it’s sometimes easier to buy food/swag with cash).

A good night’s sleep! (A minimum of 8 years if you can).That being said, I hope this list helps you prepare and pack for your next Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, or Rugged Maniac.īelow I have gone into great detail with what I bring and why, but here is a super short list of the basics to get you started: If you’re a desk jockey like me and you’re getting ready to participate in your first obstacle course race, you’re probably asking, “What the heck should I bring?” There is no right answer, but there are certainly some standard items you want to make sure you have.īefore jumping into this list, let me warn you: I’m VERY ‘Type A.’ I’m big on lists and planning. But to keep my mind sharp and develop “obstacle immunity” ( click here to listen to my podcast with Spartan Race founder Joe de Sena), I try to sign up for a Spartan Race at least 2-3 times per year. I spend 12-16 hours per day living in front of my computer editing televisions shows (past credits include Empire, Glee, and Burn Notice).

I am what you would call a “Weekend Warrior.” Let’s just say that I signed up for the Elite Heat once ( placing 212 out of 219), and I will never make that mistake again.