Training for a Spartan Beast. Run the distance. The first thing you definitely need to practice is running and cumulating the miles. During a Spartan Beast, the running represents Train for time. Work on your strength. Improve your grip. Learn the obstacles. A Spartan Beast race stops becoming a physical challenge, and will develop into a mental challenge to test your mental grit. You will most likely be able to physically complete this race if you've trained enough, but will you be mentally ready? Spartan Ultra. So you conquered the Beast. Maybe you've done it a few times. Spartan Beast. Most people don’t run the Beast but there are a few. I’d get comfortable hiking at least 13 miles at challenging elevations. That would be the bare minimum if you want to survive it. Check out our Spartan Beast training plan for more details and recommended workouts. Nutrition for Race Day Some of the things that I did that I would recommend to others are: Load up – On carbs, water, and electrolytes before the event. I started on the morning prior to race day. I ate a boat load of fruits (especially bananas for the potassium), drank 3 Gatorades (two on race morning), and ate a big pasta dinner. I also drank about a gallon of water. Spartan Sprint - 5k: 20 obstacles over a 5k medium elevation trail. Spartan Super - 10k: 25 obstacles across a 10k route, generally with some areas of high elevation. Spartan Beast - 21k: 30 obstacles, each one designed to test and challenge you physically and mentally. The route will generally be steep with hard ascents and tricky descents. Eating an adequate amount of carbs the day before a long race can also improve your performance, according to two studies cited by The New York Times. For every 2.2 pounds of your body weight, try to eat about a quarter-ounce of carbohydrates. Donoghue recommends fueling up with plant-based starches like sweet potatoes, greens, squash, beets This event is a Trifecta Weekend, giving racers the ability to complete a Trifecta (Sprint 5K, Super 10K & Beast 21K) in just one weekend. Buy the Trifecta Pass to save on entry into all 3 races and also receive Spartan+ membership for one year ($85 value), exclusive gear & more. Get the Pass for $349. This weekend features ( Spartan Trail The best way to prevent injury and ensure you finish an obstacle race injury-free is to train properly and ensure your body is prepared for the physical feat. Here are three key areas our experts We've got hundreds of obstacles, and a playbook on how to tackle them! Check out our Obstacle Training Guide for all of the intel you need. From the Sprint to Stadion, and Beast to Ultra, here's what you should know about the types of Spartan Races. Think: obstacles, distances and how to register. Redesign the Way You Train With Spartan Boss Joe De Sena's 'Sixth Day' Read More Beast 21K 30 OBSTACLES. CLOSED Buy now, pay later with Sprint Beast Course Rating Kcz7hHy.