Life is hard for two reasons: because you’re either leaving your comfort zone or you’re staying in it. Choose your hard.

"Leveling up isn’t always about climbing. Sometimes it’s about leaving. Sometimes it’s about getting fed up enough to move – even if you don’t know where you’re going." - @realJoeDeSena . #Spartan #SpartanRace #TheHardWay.

105 years is not luck, it’s discipline. He’d agree with me, “Get your fingernails dirty every day.” . That’s what creates a legacy. Read the full article 👇👇👇.#Spartan #SpartanRace #TheHardWay

For a #Spartan, it's not just a catchy phrase; it's a way of life. The finish line isn't magically achieved through a burst of last-minute effort. It's the culmination of countless early mornings, grueling training sessions, disciplined nutrition, and unwavering mental fortitude.

The Greatest Endurance Story Ever Told. 🔴 The forgotten family motto behind a great endurance feat.🔵 Why Spartans across six countries are uniting .🟢 Whether suffering with purpose still works. Check out the most recent edition of The Hard Way 👇.

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RT @its_sgar: Sorry Dubai, had to get this done 🏅. @SpartanRace Ultra Elite 2025: Conquered ✅ . 🏃 30 + miles.🏔️ 11,000ft + elevation.🏋️ 60+….

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Functional strength & mobility training will prepare your body for the demands of a #Spartan race. Strength x Endurance x Fat Loss x Mobility. This comprehensive exercise list will teach you how to do every movement and keep you race ready all year.

Experts claim that the most mentally tough people are more optimistic, ambitious & purposeful, & less likely to develop health & sleep problems. So, if you’re ready to get mentally tough right now, the best way to start is by cultivating these 5 habits.

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If you want to be more like Emma:

Emma returned to camp as a counselor, helping others find their own strength, and showing them that what they think is impossible is just a step away from becoming reality.

That’s what sets Emma apart. She didn’t just survive Camp Spartan—she thrived. She found joy in the struggle. The camp became more than just physical hardship—it became a metaphor for life.

Years later she would write this in her college admissions essay:

That meant penalties. Specifically, a march to the Tweed River for an icy dip, followed by carrying rocks heavier than some of the campers up to Shrek’s Cabin. Most kids would have broken down. Some quit. But Emma? She adapted.

One camper, Emma, was just 13 when she faced the brutal two-week camp on our farm in Vermont. One morning, around 4:00 AM, Emma arrived at base camp to discover half the kids weren’t there.

Every year, I watch young warriors arrive at Camp Spartan thinking they know what tough is. Most of them haven’t experienced extreme discipline or hardship. But by the time they leave, they’ve redefined who they are.

On this International Women’s Day weekend, we celebrate women like Emma—women who lead, who persevere, who show us that strength isn’t just about muscle. It’s about mindset. 🧵👇

Stress is inevitable, but how you handle it makes all the difference. #Spartan #SpartanRace

RT @MathewTretola: A few stills from the @SpartanRace I participated in this past Saturday. I had an absolute BLAST and can't wait to do it….