10 Reasons Why I Love Obstacle Course Racing

Tri-State Spartan Super Race, Vernon, NJ

Just some of the reasons why I love obstacle course racing (in no particular order):

1. In a matter of hours, complete strangers become friends, helping each other over, under and through obstacles.
2. You hear comments like this after someone cuts herself on barbed wire: "You just need 6 beers, some duct tape and a Percocet."
3. You keep putting one foot in front of another and before you know it, you're on top of a mountain, looking down at the most amazing view.
4. You get to look at gorgeous, athletic men (and women) throughout the day.
5. The adrenaline high you get is legal in every state and lasts for hours!
6. You can help another runner on the course ease his cramping muscles with nothing more than a smile and a packet of mustard.
7. You get to escape from everything that's bothering you for several hours, because your mind needs to be laser-focused on nothing but overcoming the obstacles in front of you.
8. You reach a state of mental clarity, where you feel like you are invincible.
9. You become mentally and physically stronger, more so than you ever thought was possible.
10. Did I mention the ADRENALINE RUSH?