How long should you train for a Spartan Race?

How long should you train for a Spartan Race?

Even if you can finish a normal 5K in less than 30min, the Spartan Sprint will take anywhere from 45 minutes (if you're fast) to as long as 2+ hours to complete. To get ready for the distance, I recommend at least one long run per week. You should progressively train to be comfortable running 6+ miles before race-day.

Can you do a Spartan race without training?

Sure, if you never train or do sport before, an obstacle race will be hard. However, it's not impossible, and many people had proved it. Last year, I did the Mud Hero 5k (3.1 miles) with a friend who never did an obstacle race before. Many overweight peoples had completed a Spartan race.

How long does a Spartan race take?

The Spartan Sprint can be completed in less than an hour, but it might take more than three hours. For reference, running a 5K takes me 23 minutes on average. My most recent Spartan Sprint took more than two hours due to the mud and, of course, the obstacles.