One thing that a lot of veterans will tell you is that you should avoid training in the gym. This competition is messy and wild, and gyms are very organized and clean. One of the most important things to get ready for this event is to get in the right headspace. Don’t just reserve training days for those lovely days in the middle of May. Lace-up those sneakers and head out on the trails in the middle of a rain shower.
Don’t be afraid of getting a little messy even while you are training! Knowing how you perform when you are wet and cold will really help you be prepared for the day of the competition. Another thing that veterans urge is that you need to perfect everyone’s favorite exercise: the burpee. While going for runs and lifting weights might help you get stronger, burpees are the perfect exercise that will engage all of those small muscles needed to scale various types of obstacles.