Why NOW Is The Time To Run Your First Obstacle Race (108)

Seasoned Athlete

On today’s episode I’m sharing why NOW is the time to run your first obstacle race. You may be feeling “blah” from sitting around more than usual during the pandemic, and feel you’re just too out of shape to do it. Or maybe you think your age is a reason that obstacle racing just isn’t for you. I’m busting these myths today.

Obstacle racing truly is for everybody, and in this episode I want you to leave PUMPED and ready to set off on your first (or next) race.

We discuss:

- How races can make you feel like you can conquer the world.

- Why it doesn’t matter what age you are, you can do this for the first time.

- A story about my first obstacle race.

- Why you’ll be able to do more than you think.

- Why we need more women over 40 on the courses.

… and more!

Here are some highlights.

What exactly is an Obstacle Race?

“Obstacle races are a type of race that combines running with completing various obstacles throughout the race course. They're typically held on trails, but not always. They can vary in length, usually anywhere between a 5k distance to a 50K distance, and there are even some 24-hour obstacle races out there!

Obstacles include anything from climbing over walls to barbed wire crawls, to rope climbs, monkey bars, heavy bucket or sandbag carries and more. There are different race brands like Spartan, Tough Mudder, Savage race, and they all have their own signature style and signature obstacles. You typically have options to race competitively, where you would have to do all the obstacles on your own or race in what is usually called an open heat where teamwork is allowed and encouraged.”

You Can Do More Than You Think.

“I'm guessing the biggest thing holding you back is that you think you'll fail every obstacle, or you don't think you'll make it to the finish line. You have the ability to get from start to finish, in some ways, that aspect of obstacle racing is easier than a traditional road race, because the running portions are broken up with obstacles, so you aren't necessarily running non-stop like you would at a 5K, 10K or half marathon. As for the obstacles, will you fail some of them? Sure, most likely. It's a rare person who can complete every obstacle in their first race, that's just the real deal right there. Certain obstacles take strength and technique that is generally built over time. It's a mostly unrealistic expectation to be able to complete every obstacle on your own in the first race, so with that in mind, don't let that hold you back from getting out there.

But here's what you may not realize: you will be able to do more than you think. Although it's an unrealistic expectation to be able to complete every obstacle on your own in your first race, don't let that set a new expectation that you won't be able to do anything, because there will be plenty of obstacles that, yes, you will be able to do.”

You’ll Meet the Nicest People.

“Something that might make you apprehensive about signing up for an obstacle race is that you might think the people in the course are either six-pack having, buff meathead Bros or that they're gonna be watching you and judging you. You're afraid that you're gonna look bad out there and that people are gonna judge you for it. I'm here to tell you that this couldn't be further from the truth.”

Racing is for Everybody...and EVERY body.

“Another thing that holds people back from doing obstacle races is that they think you have to have a certain body type to run a race, and that's just not the case. When you go to an obstacle race, you'll see people of all ages, sizes and walks of life. It's a place where we can all challenge ourselves and all feel accepted. Everyone who shows up for a race, we'll have different strengths and abilities, and everyone who shows up has it within them to make it to the finish line, it only takes gathering the bravery to get to your first race, to realize that you belong.”

Doors are now open for Age Is No Obstacle, my signature coaching program created to help women over 40 get strong, confident and ready to run their first obstacle race, or their first competitive race, in just 12 weeks.

Age Is No Obstacle includes a fully customizable online 12-week training program designed to give you the strength, stamina and endurance to rock the race distance of your choice.

You'll also get access to the Age Is No Obstacle audio course, giving you all the things you need to know to train fuel, recover and prepare for your race.

Finally, connect with your fellow Ageless Athletes and get on-the-spot coaching with ongoing live workout and group coaching sessions.

Unlock over $500 in bonuses if you pay in full, including a FitFighter Steelhose Home Gym Set to get you fully set up to hit the ground running with your training.

If you have an obstacle race on your post-pandemic to-do list, ditch the guesswork and skip the trial and error that so many new racers go through. Instead, get into Age Is No Obstacle before doors close on Wednesday at 5pm PT and get yourself ready to rock that race in just 12 weeks.

Grab your spot now at robinlegat.com/obstacle.

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