@@MurphSquad No, I live a 3 hours drive south, I drove there on Friday night, camped in the back of my Touran, did the Ultra in 8.5 hours and then drove back home!
Congratulations! Great job! You shouldn't worry about the other racers. I volunteered at that race and saw tons. YES! TONS of racers not doing obstacles, attempting the obstacles and doing their burpees. I would have been fighting with ppl all day if I had said anything to anyone.i just cheered the racers on and kept it moving. You have your integrity and that's what matters.
Thank you! Yeah, I never really worry with other runners and always just compete against myself but for some reason this just caught me off guard and I was shocked and saddened by it. I know I couldn't sleep good at night saying I did an Ultra and proudly displaying my buckle if I had skipped obstacles and burpees!! You took the right approach! Just encourage people! That was one of the best parts - all the encouragement and cheering from others! Thank you for helping out there and cheering people on! Appreciate the support and kind words!
Thanks! Yeah, I would not have been able to have peace and true pride in the accomplishment if I didn't do it by the rules! Gadsden...that's awesome! My cousins grew up there and my aunt and uncle are still there. I grew up in Cullman, went to Auburn, moved to Birmingham (Hoover), then back to Cullman for a few years and then to South Florida where we have been the past 8.5 years. But we are in the process of moving back to Alabama - Alexander City. So all over...haha!
I have my first ever spartan in two weeks in Ohio and am doing the ultra. It's refreshing not see a video where someone is doing it alone. Do you think this gave you an edge or would it have been better with a buddy?
Oh wow...1st Spartan and you are starting with the Ultra! Dive on in - haha! I'm guessing you have done some other OCR events and run a good bit? I think there are pros and cons to both sides of the coin. For me, I'm glad I did it alone because it just gave me time to think, reflect, and built my mental toughness and Grit! And I get to go at my own pace. Not worried about waiting for someone and vice versa - having to worry about holding someone else back. On the flip side - sure it would be fun to run it with someone to talk with them and have the "war stories" to share afterwards. One day, I would like to do it with a friend but for that first one...I needed that one to be solo! Just me and my mind!
@@MurphSquad yea man going all in on it haha. I've ran a couple marathons one of them was a trail run along with a couple tough mudders. Been training since 2020 when I was supposed to go the first time but you know how 2020 went. I think you're right, about being alone. There's less distraction and reasons to stop. Thanks for this video and great job!!
@@87amoore Love it! 3 biggest tips: 1. Fuel properly (hydration, etc). 2. Build that grip strength. 3. Proper protection for your feet (good shoes and of course...Grit Army Socks!). Definitely keep in touch and let me know how it goes! I'm sure you will do great and it will be an incredible experience for you! Just enjoy it!
Thanks! Yeah its one of those events/challenges that is really just you against you and trying to be your best version. I was just shocked at how many Ultra participants were skipping so many obstacles and then not doing burpees. But hey, they have to live with themselves and I know that I couldn't be proud of my Ultra buckle unless I did it the way it was intended to be done by Spartan! That's awesome man! Great venue (but man its lots of running on rocks out there if you have never run that one so be ready for that). Let me know how it goes once you are done! Go get that Buckle!
I will attempt the ultra next year if all goes well this year and complete my first trifecta (sprint, super, beast) would be some feeling getting to the finish line n a medal to be very proud of great video mate very interesting 👍
That's awesome! Keep it up and get that Trifecta! Each part of the way has been a fun journey and exciting! And each one has been a "proud" moment when crossing the line. 1st it was the Sprint, then the Super, then the Beast and then yes...the Ultra! Just take it one step at a time and you will get there! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the kind words! Keep me posted on how your journey goes!
@@MurphSquad its ok n I definitely will.do Ive entered many long distance running races 5 n 10ks half an full marathons n do reasonably well but the training for upper body strength goes against me carrying the extra weight but in Spartan its an advantage not a disadvantage I hope to achieve the things you have mate n you have inspired me Even more to do so take care I'll let you know if I make it to Sparta 🙂💪🇬🇷 arooooo
@@ThomasMuskettOCRhybridathlete Love it! Sounds like you will do great! Can't wait to hear all about it! It really is one of the best feelings! Excited for you! Thanks!! Aroo!!
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. That was goal to give others hope and try to carry you with me on the journey as much as possible. You can do it! Just have to get your mind focused, be determined, and build that Grit!
I'm guessing you mean time as in how long it took to run vs time of the year. Really depends on the course but some of the Elites can run it in 5 1/2 hours which is smoking!!! Honestly just finishing the Ultra before the time cut off (I think the time cut off is 13-14 hours) is a huge accomplishment!
@@timetothrive1637 I was just behind you for most of the first lap, then I took a tumble and cramped 👍👍 still loved it 🏴 finished in 8 hours, learned a lot , next time more salt 😉
@@davidallison1392 Well done dude! I take home made (capsule size 0) himalayan salt caps, 100mg potassium citrate (now foods) tabs, and just added magnesium powder (600mg spread out for the full ultras drinking water (by Garden of Life)), never had a cramp in 18 ocrs. I've also done an 18 hour fasted 5 hour 21 mile walk/run in 32c heat, just the above salt and potassium + a couple of litres of water from the freezer (it was warm by the end), but no cramp.
It 5:20am 25th September 2021, Scotland ...and my 2nd Utra attempt is in 1 hour and 20 mins
That’s awesome! Do you live in Scotland? Best wishes today! Let me know how it goes!
@@MurphSquad No, I live a 3 hours drive south, I drove there on Friday night, camped in the back of my Touran, did the Ultra in 8.5 hours and then drove back home!
@@timetothrive1637 Love it! Wow...8.5 is awesome! Great job! Congrats!
Congratulations! Great job! You shouldn't worry about the other racers. I volunteered at that race and saw tons. YES! TONS of racers not doing obstacles, attempting the obstacles and doing their burpees. I would have been fighting with ppl all day if I had said anything to anyone.i just cheered the racers on and kept it moving. You have your integrity and that's what matters.
Thank you! Yeah, I never really worry with other runners and always just compete against myself but for some reason this just caught me off guard and I was shocked and saddened by it. I know I couldn't sleep good at night saying I did an Ultra and proudly displaying my buckle if I had skipped obstacles and burpees!! You took the right approach! Just encourage people! That was one of the best parts - all the encouragement and cheering from others! Thank you for helping out there and cheering people on! Appreciate the support and kind words!
Thanks for making this. Great job, by the way. I'm glad you had integrity to obey all the rules.
Sounds like you're from AL. I live in Gadsden.
Thanks! Yeah, I would not have been able to have peace and true pride in the accomplishment if I didn't do it by the rules! Gadsden...that's awesome! My cousins grew up there and my aunt and uncle are still there. I grew up in Cullman, went to Auburn, moved to Birmingham (Hoover), then back to Cullman for a few years and then to South Florida where we have been the past 8.5 years. But we are in the process of moving back to Alabama - Alexander City. So all over...haha!
I have my first ever spartan in two weeks in Ohio and am doing the ultra. It's refreshing not see a video where someone is doing it alone. Do you think this gave you an edge or would it have been better with a buddy?
Oh wow...1st Spartan and you are starting with the Ultra! Dive on in - haha! I'm guessing you have done some other OCR events and run a good bit? I think there are pros and cons to both sides of the coin. For me, I'm glad I did it alone because it just gave me time to think, reflect, and built my mental toughness and Grit! And I get to go at my own pace. Not worried about waiting for someone and vice versa - having to worry about holding someone else back. On the flip side - sure it would be fun to run it with someone to talk with them and have the "war stories" to share afterwards. One day, I would like to do it with a friend but for that first one...I needed that one to be solo! Just me and my mind!
@@MurphSquad yea man going all in on it haha. I've ran a couple marathons one of them was a trail run along with a couple tough mudders. Been training since 2020 when I was supposed to go the first time but you know how 2020 went. I think you're right, about being alone. There's less distraction and reasons to stop. Thanks for this video and great job!!
@@87amoore Love it! 3 biggest tips: 1. Fuel properly (hydration, etc). 2. Build that grip strength. 3. Proper protection for your feet (good shoes and of course...Grit Army Socks!). Definitely keep in touch and let me know how it goes! I'm sure you will do great and it will be an incredible experience for you! Just enjoy it!
I'll be at the Ohio Ultra this coming weekend as well. Best of luck out there and hope we both can cross the finish line!
@@patrickurbin6192 you too! Can't wait for this!
I just completed the super today in Palmerton, PA. First race. Maybe I’ll work up to the ultra
Awesome! Congrats! Yeah you should but don’t rush it and just enjoy the races and training
🖤👍 from us!
Thank you soo much!
Great video. Awesome that you enjoyed it till the end with keeping full integrity. I'm hitting this event solo as well in a few weeks in Dallas Ultra.
Thanks! Yeah its one of those events/challenges that is really just you against you and trying to be your best version. I was just shocked at how many Ultra participants were skipping so many obstacles and then not doing burpees. But hey, they have to live with themselves and I know that I couldn't be proud of my Ultra buckle unless I did it the way it was intended to be done by Spartan! That's awesome man! Great venue (but man its lots of running on rocks out there if you have never run that one so be ready for that). Let me know how it goes once you are done! Go get that Buckle!
How was ultra in Dallas? I’m considering Dallas ultra 22.
I will attempt the ultra next year if all goes well this year and complete my first trifecta (sprint, super, beast) would be some feeling getting to the finish line n a medal to be very proud of great video mate very interesting 👍
That's awesome! Keep it up and get that Trifecta! Each part of the way has been a fun journey and exciting! And each one has been a "proud" moment when crossing the line. 1st it was the Sprint, then the Super, then the Beast and then yes...the Ultra! Just take it one step at a time and you will get there! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the kind words! Keep me posted on how your journey goes!
@@MurphSquad its ok n I definitely will.do Ive entered many long distance running races 5 n 10ks half an full marathons n do reasonably well but the training for upper body strength goes against me carrying the extra weight but in Spartan its an advantage not a disadvantage I hope to achieve the things you have mate n you have inspired me Even more to do so take care I'll let you know if I make it to Sparta 🙂💪🇬🇷 arooooo
@@ThomasMuskettOCRhybridathlete Love it! Sounds like you will do great! Can't wait to hear all about it! It really is one of the best feelings! Excited for you! Thanks!! Aroo!!
Good job man. I competed the super last weekend. I’ll get to the ultra by end of year
Thanks brother! Great job on the super! Definitely keep us posted on how the Ultra goes! You got it!
@@MurphSquad thanks. I definitely will.
@@Oilfieldtruckin505 awesome! best wishes!
Well done man!!
Thank you so much! Really appreciate it! Have you done a Spartan Ultra?
Awesome! I just completed my Trifecta at the Dallas Ultra doing the Beast and planning on doing the Ultra next season! HOORAH!
That's great! Congrats on the Trifecta! Yeah, go get that buckle next year!! It feels so amazing to get that Buckle! Aroo!!!
I was smiling while watching this. You give me hope
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. That was goal to give others hope and try to carry you with me on the journey as much as possible. You can do it! Just have to get your mind focused, be determined, and build that Grit!
Murph Squad Family Vlog I was ready and they just cancelled the race😖😔
@@Ninelkabullet Oh no...well now you get more time to train and prepare - haha. Keep us posted on how it goes.
What is a good time for a Spartan ultra ? Thanks !
I'm guessing you mean time as in how long it took to run vs time of the year. Really depends on the course but some of the Elites can run it in 5 1/2 hours which is smoking!!! Honestly just finishing the Ultra before the time cut off (I think the time cut off is 13-14 hours) is a huge accomplishment!
@@MurphSquad thanks I’m doing it in Scotland in September. Great you tube video thanks
@@davidallison1392 How did you get on? I was there!
@@timetothrive1637 I was just behind you for most of the first lap, then I took a tumble and cramped 👍👍 still loved it 🏴 finished in 8 hours, learned a lot , next time more salt 😉
@@davidallison1392 Well done dude! I take home made (capsule size 0) himalayan salt caps, 100mg potassium citrate (now foods) tabs, and just added magnesium powder (600mg spread out for the full ultras drinking water (by Garden of Life)), never had a cramp in 18 ocrs. I've also done an 18 hour fasted 5 hour 21 mile walk/run in 32c heat, just the above salt and potassium + a couple of litres of water from the freezer (it was warm by the end), but no cramp.