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Old 02-16-2014, 21:15   #1
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Special Ops Spartan Sprint

This happen yesterday. Never saw a post here over it. Did anyone run in this sprint?

Special Ops Spartan Sprint

Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL

When: February 15, 2014

Distance: Special Ops Spartan Sprint distance will be approximately 4 miles give or take a few extra special forces surprises!

Obstacles: This Special Ops Spartan Sprint will be a mix of mud and gnarly outdoor obstacles combined with the challenge of the signature Spartan stadium obstacles all with maneuvers and strategy created by Special Ops Forces. Each finisher will receive a unique Special Ops Spartan Sprint Medal with bragging rights of accomplishing the most unique Spartan event.

Start Times: Starting at 8am, waves of 200 athletes will be released every 15 minutes across 5 groups (Elite, Confirmed, Morning, Afternoon, Late Afternoon). YOUR exact start time in the group you registered for will be posted here a few days prior to event date. Want to know more details? Read our FAQ.

Aid Stations: None… hydrate before and/or carry your own water on the course. Or plan on drinking nasty retention pond water while you are sloshing through it (not recommended).

All Racers Receive:
- Finishers Medal
- T-Shirt
- Free Beer ticket for anyone 21 and over
- Bragging Rights
- Free Mud
- High Pressure Water to the Gut
- Roasted Shoelaces
- Scrapes and Bruises
- Awesome Stories to Tell
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Old 03-10-2014, 19:07   #2
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I saw this posted on FB and thought it was great to see the Wounded Warrior Teams and Admiral McRaven's was great.

Here is the video

So who is doing the Charlotte NC Spirt or the Columbia SC Beast Races?
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Old 03-10-2014, 19:25   #3
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That was a really cool video. I think they did something like that out here at Carson that 10th Group sponsored.
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Old 03-10-2014, 19:43   #4
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That was a really cool video. I think they did something like that out here at Carson that 10th Group sponsored.
Yeah 10th Group held the race in 2011. From what I heard and read back then, it was Colorado Springs best attended race.

I have said it before that USSOCOM should hold there own Spartan, Mudder, and anyone of the others. Every post that has USSOCOM unit has the obstacle course, MOUT site, like the one at Carson. So many other things and could do what Admiral McRaven said and did to raise a different awareness other than the warriors that SOF personnel are.
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It's not only great for awareness but it helps with rapport building, amongst the local community. Win win
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I'm too old and worn-out to even spectate that event.
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I'm too old and worn-out to even spectate that event.
Are you gay? They have really hot chicks who run.
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Are you gay? They have really hot chicks who run.
If gay means too tired to run in the mud for free, then I'm Liberace's boyfriend, Bro.
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If gay means too tired to run in the mud for free, then I'm Liberace's boyfriend, Bro.
Its not free.

You have to pay to run.

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If gay means too tired to run in the mud for free, then I'm Liberace's boyfriend, Bro.
Screw running it, I just want to be a bystander and look at all the hot guys I mean girls competing. I don't think it costs to look.
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Its not free.

You have to pay to run.

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Roger and the only reason it stays on this website is because MtnGoat posted it, otherwise it would be gone. Wounded Warriors charity is nothing more than a scam.
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Roger and the only reason it stays on this website is because MtnGoat posted it, otherwise it would be gone. Wounded Warriors charity is nothing more than a scam.
TM SGT yes WWP is a joke and they have NO TIES with that piece of crap organization. I went back to make sure, but Admiral McRaven's speech never stated WWP, just recognize active-duty members retirees and wounded Warriors ever racing.

My reference to anything wounded warrior is every race a group of 4-6 wounded warriors get together and run the race as a team. In the video you can see what if the main wounded warriors racers. One runs with workout "gas masks" the other is just a bunch of guys running. The one I know of run to raise money for a warrior that is in need of money for something.

Also many different SOF Units have done or sponsored a race as MacDill and 10th Group did. Like Max Tab said great PR/PAO born horn.
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If gay means too tired to run in the mud for free, then I'm Liberace's boyfriend, Bro.
Yes you have to pay for the race. They rent out stadiums, race tracks (NASCAR), and ski resorts during the summertime.

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Its not free.

You have to pay to run.

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Dusty you don't have to run, they're great day of fun for the young and OLD. I have a 54 or 58 year guy that runs them for fun. You have people that are 300+ lbs that run, I mean walks them. So you never know Dusty you may like it. Also some great eye candy when you volunteer too.

But if you are into running the you can run for free by The following year one right then your next break free. You volunteered to be a station reset person or a safety person and then your next race is free.

Most Groups have someone that can get you a 15% or more discount, ask around.
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TM SGT yes WWP is a joke and they have NO TIES with that piece of crap organization. I went back to make sure, but Admiral McRaven's speech never stated WWP, just recognize active-duty members retirees and wounded Warriors ever racing.

My reference to anything wounded warrior is every race a group of 4-6 wounded warriors get together and run the race as a team. In the video you can see what if the main wounded warriors racers. One runs with workout "gas masks" the other is just a bunch of guys running. The one I know of run to raise money for a warrior that is in need of money for something.

Also many different SOF Units have done or sponsored a race as MacDill and 10th Group did. Like Max Tab said great PR/PAO born horn.
http://www.coloradospringsnightout.c...5/spartan-race
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So who is doing the Charlotte NC Spirt or the Columbia SC Beast Races?
About 5 of us from my team will be in Charlotte on the 22nd.
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