Gritty. Resilient. Passionate.

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A wellness lifestyle requires a commitment to go against the grain. Maybe it's family history, or peer pressure, or just the drag of age, poor eating and lethargy that keeps us from the commitment we need. And maybe all it takes is a spark to ignite the flame already inside us. Enter the Spartan Races. I posted last year about mud runs, and how the Spartan Races are a top quality obstacle race nation-wide, and now world-wide. Well... I think the Spartan Race has made it onto my list.

I've been thinking about signing up for a 3 mile ("Sprint") Spartan Race for months, and I live under the conviction that anything worth doing, is worth doing with others. So I emailed my brother today to float the idea of training for a summer 2016 Spartan Race in eastern PA, and lo and behold, we've got an event to prepare for.

Not only is he into the idea, it looks like my sister-in-law, niece, nephew, and some of their family friends may be joining in to build a team with us. How cool is that?! I'm already excited, and it's a full 9 months away!

Spartan races are classy for what they are (an obstacle course mud run). You test your mental and physical limits. You hone your tenacity and perseverance. And ultimately, you find out what you're really made of. Spartan races are gritty and transformative. A lot like a power pantry lifestyle.

So it's game on for July 2016 Spartan Race in Palmerton, PA. Not sure who all will be there from our clan, but we'll be there. How about you? What is your gritty, resilient, passionate goal? Maybe it's food choices, or getting out for a walk each day, or training for your first 5k. Whatever goal is in front of you, don't wait another day. Make a call to look for a buddy. Write down steps to get you from here to there. Start doing something positive with your wellness today. Commit. You know you can do it - it's just a decision away.

By the Way

There is an incredible amount of inspiration available on the www.Spartan.com website. Check out the videos section to get a real taste of what these obstacle races require of you. And there are Nutrition and Training tabs as well, so you can focus your effort for great results.

Whether you plan to dive into Spartan training or not, the Spartan.com website has tremendous materials for your wellness journey.