Are you SPARTAN strong? 
As explained on their site, Spartan Race is on a mission to get you active, healthy, excited about change, and return to our ancient roots where running through woods, getting dirty, and facing adversity was part of everyday life. Our events are all about challenging today’s perception of normal.
This obstacle race series has three exciting announcements…
1. Spartan has recently partnered with Runner’s World. The collaboration and partnership of these two premier fitness brands is sure to guarantee a fabulous FIT event series.
2. They are bringing the race [three distance options] to OH-IO on October 4th for the first time ever! 
- The Spartan Sprint is comprised of 15+ obstacles over 3+ miles and is a great way to get off the couch and onto the course!
- The Spartan Super will test your physical strength and mental resolve. Tackle 20+ obstacles over 8+ miles, and show that you’re Spartan tough!
- The Spartan Beast is a true test of will. Tackle 25+ obstacles over 12+ miles, and prove you’re the ultimate Spartan!
3. They have donated a FREE registration to Living Fit Columbus readers/runners as a giveaway!
The free entry is good for any open heat in any 2014 Spartan Race in the continental US. There are THREE different ways to enter [meaning you can enter three times!]
- Comment on this blog post stating why you want to try a Spartan race
- LIKE our Facebook page, LIKE this post on the page and COMMENT on the post, stating why you want to try a Spartan race
- Post any fitness related photo on Instagram and tag it @tgellenbeck1 #livingfitcolumbus @spartanrace
Deadline to enter is next Sunday, July 27th at midnight.
Winner will be announced the week of July 28th. Check back to see the winner and also a 10% discount on registration for all Living Fit readers. Disclaimer: contest is only open to readers within the United States. Living Fit [Columbus] has not earned commission or kickbacks on this giveaway item.
Want more info? Check out these video clips…
What are you waiting for? Enter the giveaway today!
Lastly, a quick SHOUT OUT to Francesca & Julia of energywebring.com for the Sunday Shout out idea! Thank you!
Living Fit [Columbus] 
I did a Spartan Sprint back in June and it was very challenging, but fun! It showed me my strengths and weaknesses, and I’d love to use the registration to get the chance to show my improvement at a Super this time!
Thanks Kate! I haven’t tried one yet, but I’m SUPER excited to someday 🙂 Good luck on the contest and feel free to enter the other two ways for 3 chances!
I really want to try and and complete the trifecta in one day in ohio. I don’t think anyone else has done that yet so I really want to be one of the first to do it.
Thanks for your entry Greg. Our drawing will be conducted later today. The trifecta sounds impressive!
I also liked the Facebook page.
I missed the race last year because of a stomach bug, but I don’t intend to miss it this time…
Thanks for your entry Seth. Hope you can finish this year!
Liked and commented on Facebook.
I want to try because I’m a total noob!
Heather thank you for your entry. Noob as in newbie?! New to running or adventure races? Good luck!
I hope to win because my friends have signed up and I hope to join their team…
Thank you Berit. Good luck!
I want to run the Spartan since I did it last year and hope to again this year!
Thanks for entering Jennifer. We assume you liked it if you are entering again? Good luck!
I want to try a Spartan Race so I can surprise my daughter.
Sounds great Bob! Thanks for entering, winner will be announced later today.
I am up for almost anything and want to give this a go!
Awesome giveaway, thank you!
Thanks Karen! Sounds like you are adventurous – good luck!
I’d like to venture to Vermont to see what the hype is all about…
Thanks Jasper!