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Monday, February 16, 2015
Overcoming Challenges
Just 3 years ago, I didn't even know what an obstacle course race was let alone ever thought about competing in one. I had never been a runner and my typical workouts consisted of usually going to the gym, maybe use the treadmill or elliptical and lifting some weights. I would go great for a few months then drop off through the years, so never was very consistent. That all changed after moving to FL and a friend convinced me to try a Zumba class. Hesitantly, I joined her which turned out to be a life changing decision for the better. Through this class I met a some of the greatest ladies who have become the greatest of friends, support system and accountability partners. It was then through these friendships that I was introduced to the group at 352 Fit Club and the world of OCR racing. Over the last couple of years I have competed in several OCR/Mud Runs and have become hooked. This past weekend I took part in one of my biggest challenges yet by competing in the Spartan Sprint that was held in Tampa at the Buccaneers Stadium. This race was 4.2 miles and consisted of 24 obstacles. I overcame some great challenges and couldn't have done it without the support, encouragement and teamwork from our group from 352 Fit Club. We competed as a team, helping each other when needed to get over some of the fear (fear of heights gets me every time- LOL but I'm getting better), injury and help with the extra oomph needed to complete some of these obstacles and through words of words of encouragement to help push us through. We competed as a team and finished as a team. Our motto was we started together we finished together! I was very nervous going into this race, but the awesome people in this group and even those I didn't even know, helped me to face these fears and accomplish this challenge! I'm a little bumped and bruised and feeling every muscle today but I enjoyed every moment of this challenge and can't wait until the next one!!!
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