MULTI-SPORT adventure obstacle races BY CRYSANIA WEESE What is Adventure Obstacle Racing? An obstacle course race is designed to test your resilience, strength, stamina, quick decision making skills, and ability to laugh in the face of adversity. Down and Dirty The Merryl -Down and Dirty Mud Event was held on <strong>May</strong> 1st at the Zoo <strong>Miami</strong>. Participants raced a 5k or 10k obstacle course alongside local Military personnel, Public Safety Officers and Police Academy trainees through military-style obstacles, commanding cargo climbs, wild water crossings, mud, mud, and more mud! The 10K overall winners were Tim Nichols of Cooper City, FL coming in at a fast 41:41 and the fastest female was Lourdes Hernandez 47:47. The Race ended with food, music and an awesome Tech Tee. Super Spartan The Super Spartan Race <strong>Miami</strong> was held at Oleta River State Park on April 23rd <strong>2011</strong>. It was a grueling 8+ mile course with 15+ obstacles to test the physical strength and mental resolve of it’s participants. The race began at 8:30 am with groups taking off every 30 minutes in waves. Eighty- Five warriors ran the course which included hanging cargo nets, water crossings, mud runs, double and single tracks, barbed wire, a rope wall, steep slopes and running the gauntlet past burly Gladiators before a reaching the finish line. Matthew Cone of Yulee, FL came in first place in the men’s division at 48:56.7 with Maria Morales of Wilton Manors, Fl finishing first in the women’s division at 1:08:13.1. After they completed the painful journey, there was live music and a catered meal to soothe their aching joints. The top 3 male and female Down & Dirty- <strong>Miami</strong> Metro Zoo <strong>May</strong> 1, <strong>2011</strong> finishers at each Super Spartan race qualifies for free entry into the Spartan Death Race. Tarzan’s Cup The next event coming up is the Tarzans Cup series obstacle course. The event will be held at Oleta State Park on <strong>May</strong> 21, <strong>2011</strong>. 18 • MAY/JUNE <strong>2011</strong> At this event adventurers can expect to find challenging, Swinging Ropes, Rope Climbs, Wall Climb, Water Crossing, Mud Pit, Burma Bridges, Slack Line Crossing, Traverses, Jungle Obstacles, “Tarzan Yell” contest and lots of fun. For more in formation about the Tarzans Cup visit www.tarzanscup.com
MULTI-SPORT Going Over The Wall At The Sparta Race Oleta State Park, April 23, <strong>2011</strong> The Spartan Race- Oleta State Park, <strong>Miami</strong> April 23, <strong>2011</strong> 19 • MAY/JUNE <strong>2011</strong>
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