Power Thru Fitness prepares participants for unique, grueling event

“For most everyone here this is their first taste of an event like this,” said Power. “It takes some getting used to the endurance as well as strength. This race is a mixture of endurance and strength. It’s a fun way to exercise because the various challenges make it exciting.”

According to the Spartan Racing official motto: “you have one life to live, why not strive for greatness,” and organizers of the international races say their goal is to get participants active, healthy, and return to their ancient roots. In other words, racers will compete in challenges resembling ancient Olympic events. For Power, the various exercises include wall climbing, spear throwing, a half mile run, tire flips, rock dragging, bucket pulls, bear crawls, balance beams and burpees which are old fashioned squat thrusts.

There are two opportunities each month to join in this specialized fitness, the next occuring Jan. 21.

Although the Spartan race will be held in March, the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon are reserved for the mixed endurance and strength obstacles.
For more information on Spartan racing in Georgia, visit their website: http://www.spartanrace.com/georgia-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-conyers.html. For more information on Power Thru Fitness contact Power at 770-307-7599.