Gonna run my first spartan this weekend. This really calms my nerves, I like how calm and actually informative this is from you personal perspective. Very helpful.

Thanks for the advice - good getting advice from actual people who have the experience and have done the races.

Thanks! And I can't stop laughing at the clips of the Star Wars outfits, so ridiculous and funny! I hope someone wears that to my race.

@Dusticron

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I forgot that was in there. I have a video on channel somewhere of that whole race where we dressed as Jedi. Including light saber effects.

Thanks for sharing. Going to my first spartan race in Oct, your info will be helpful

Thank you for these Spartan Videos... I'm bench watching them rn!

@Dusticron

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I hope they help.

I brought the Spartan Sprint shoe for my race in Oct. I have done 3 different types of OCS and I agree with what you said. It was great information to say to wear long socks... I never thought about that... thank you.

@Dusticron

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it makes a huge difference. You may not necessarily notice in the heat of the race; but after the race you will be thankful!

@paulleatham6830

4 жыл бұрын

A little warning for the RD Pro they don't last long if that is your only shoe I would recommend getting another pair of shoes for training mine are looking a little sad after what is by now 400ish miles.

Thanks for the advice it will sure come in handy.

Wow. Thankyou so so much for this video. I’m doing the 21km run, longest I’ve ever ran is 10km! Haha, I accidentally signed up for this one but I’m taking 6 months to train (already been power lifting for 6 months). I can not Thank-you enough for this valuable information, it’s such a selfless video, it’s much appreciated:)

@Dusticron

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Sorry for the late reply.

Wife and I have our first Sprint tomorrow. Hoping it'll be super fun. Can't wait. Haven't been training much but hoping to get bsck into the fitness routine after tomorrow

Very helpful. Running my first spartan next weekend and a little intimidating because it's in new Jersey so I am not used to running courses in the cold. All races I have done have been in Florida

I appreciate the help!

Thanks bro.. I'm getting ready for SPARTAN BEAST

Dude, anyone who does a Spartan as a Jedi gets my vote! Great advice! Subscribed!

@Dusticron

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man. That was a fun race, it was the turning point from doing spartan races competitively to doing them for fun.

Hey thanks for the advice, Dusty! Running my first spartan sprint this fall at 50 years old!

@Dusticron

Жыл бұрын

I am sure you'll do great. Age is overrated.

@Jules_Unearthed

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Goodluck to you!

Helpful, thank you.

This is helpful.

Appreciate the video! Good info!

@Dusticron

5 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear that. I hope that it is useful advice for your next race!

@Informationoverload.

5 жыл бұрын

It was. I’m running my first Race April 6th. I purchased the trifecta pass last night. I’m doing the sprint first.

@Dusticron

5 жыл бұрын

You are going to get hooked!

Thank you General

Inov8 Talons. Best shoe I’ve had.

Thank you, all the advice is gold

"There is a difference between races." based

V helpful! Thanks!

Very informative.

Great info

This was great thanks! I'm doing my first in April and have been wondering, so thanks!

@Dusticron

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. Where are you racing? Buying gear was a very long and thought-out process for me, so I hope that this takes away some of the concern.

@tiny_mandan4827

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dusticron yeah so I started hiking bout a year ago so have some good warn Salomon shoes. That was my biggest concern. But for racing I'll be in Central Texas the town called Waller. Its about 30 min. From wear live so I got lucky haha!

@Dusticron

3 жыл бұрын

@@tiny_mandan4827 I don't know if I said this in the video or not, but for my training showed I try to get the heaviest I can.

@tiny_mandan4827

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dusticron that didn't mess with the feeling, or how you acted between training and racing? I was thinking train in the same gear has you race in? Did it help you?

@Dusticron

3 жыл бұрын

@@tiny_mandan4827 For clothes, as long as it doesn't restrict your stride while training. For shoes, I think it is beneficial in the sense if you go to something lighter during the race you will feel all the faster. And the relatively short distance of the races shouldn't lead to any injury. With that said, your race shoes should be broken in.

This was helpful! Is there a more recent one?

Thanks for this

Appreciate this! 3 weeks until my first spartan race, here in the Philippines. Was kinda wondering what to wear/bring

@Dusticron

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps. At least you don't have to worry about cold weather.

@johnreynolds1282

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dusticron no but this 95 degree heat is gonna get us!!

Thank you

Great!!!

Thanks for the unbiased tips, I was getting confused exactly due to what you were saying regarding the sponsors. I am opting for the Salomon Speedcross 5 Trail shoe. What do you think?

@mrdude3523

4 жыл бұрын

He was referring to sponsors of the websites putting out articles on the best gear/shoes to wear for OCR. There is a likelihood that those sponsors are being promoted in the articles purely because they are sponsors rather than the editor truly believing that the gear/shoes are truly the best to buy.

thank you !

@Dusticron

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, hope it helps.

Thank you Sir!

@Dusticron

4 жыл бұрын

hopefully we races will start up soon.

@richardgilljr6855

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dusticron I am hopeful too, that the races will start up again! In the meantime, I will be implementing all the advice you give in your videos and be much better prepared than when I had my previous races. Stay Safe!

What other shoes do you recommend

Where do u train for the race? Also, how much prep time would u recommend i'd need if am not super active?

@Dusticron

4 жыл бұрын

I think you can get it done with 3 months. I use high school tracks, or some sort of looped course that be used for 400-meter sprints.Also the gym.

@akshaychadha668

4 жыл бұрын

Dusty thanks a lot for your time.

Ok Dusty. Wilco! Let you know how it went after my first Sprint in Houston this year

@Dusticron

Жыл бұрын

When is the race¿

Don't think too much on the goofiness added to your videos. I only saw that mostly from your clips and few humorous quips you add into your explanations. Otherwise, everything else was good straight-talkin' advice. I completely agree on having no gloves.

Would you also wear no shirt while running a spartan ultra for like 12 hours?

@Dusticron

3 жыл бұрын

Probably not, especially since the sun could zap your juices.

Sooo what kind of shirt or top do you wear?

@Dusticron

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't wear one most times, but if you need one I grab rash guard.

@dusty can you update this list, or are you using the same equipment?

@Dusticron

2 жыл бұрын

Same equipment.

Personal question: dry wicking shorts yes, but what about underwear? Being wet, I've chaffed my thighs from underwear jockies bunching up. Thoughts?

@Dusticron

3 жыл бұрын

2 thoughts come to mind. First, compression underwear. But not a very strong compression. say not very strong because it may impact your stride, or in my case introduce psychological doubt. The second, this just Jeff posing as Matt in another in a long line of feeble attempts to get my underwear. If it is scenario 1, I hope it helps. If it is scenario 2, nice try Jeff.

@mattsully2238

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dusticron um, I don't know anything about a Jeff, but thanks anyhow

@Dusticron

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattsully2238 bad joke on my part.

Thank you, your video validates my first impressions. Did you also try a camel bag? Based on your experience, what is the best way to bring water with you?

@Dusticron

5 жыл бұрын

With the sprints, just make sure you properly hydrated beforehand. I drink a lot of pedolyte the week of; and I never stop for water during the race. However, with any race with more distance, I would recommend camelback product. You will, however, need to get creative with how you keep the part you drink out of clean.

@Dusticron

5 жыл бұрын

Also, with the hoist, is it an issue with your grip. If so, there is a bit of strategy. Some of the ropes for the hoist are slicker than others. If people are in front of you actively doing the hoist. Go to the one that finishes the fastest because chances are you will have more grip on that rope than the others.

I will be on ny first one comming up soon I'm not fit I joined crossfit to make a change and they will participate so will i

@Dusticron

Жыл бұрын

Good for you.That will help alot. Focus on endurance cardio when not at the xfit gym.

can i use nike spikes for a 5k obstacle run?

@Dusticron

Жыл бұрын

Are they football shoes?

I am doing the Beast tomorrow. Cover me I'm going in.

@Dusticron

Жыл бұрын

Good Luck

What about hiking shoes?

@Dusticron

4 жыл бұрын

What type of hiking shoe?

@CK_Fitness

4 жыл бұрын

Dusty I have shoes just like this: www.keenfootwear.com/p/1002363-10.html?&gclid=CjwKCAjwqZPrBRBnEiwAmNJsNkY27SMomQ6yVw1ogcyVAM925f-p7vWfdZmG5DsNyPrzvtX7cgTyexoCRjEQAvD_BwE

Where are you on grip tape.

@Dusticron

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested brand by brand, but I think when it gets wet it will get slippery.

umm so you want a shoe that doesn't absorb water... and then go on recommending Salomon Speedcross 3s who have a reputation of holding water...

@Dusticron

4 жыл бұрын

All shoes will hold water. Synthetic shows will hold less. It's science not anecdotal. You clearly missed the point. Train to where it doesn't matter if your shoes weigh 10 oz or 10lb. But, hey, thanks for the nonsense.

@sadhuandrei9461

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dusticron yes, Speedcrosses will obviously hold less water than a cotton sneaker... but as far as synthetic sneakers go, Speedcrosses are known to be some of the shoes that hold the most water. I'm suprised someone who calls himself an expert in OCRs would not know this...

@Dusticron

4 жыл бұрын

@@sadhuandrei9461 I placed 3rd in an elite race wearing those shoes. What shoes where you wearing when you made podium?

@LifeAsJohnWilliam

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dusticron BAM! Results speak...not "talk". Great job.

@Dusticron

4 жыл бұрын

@@LifeAsJohnWilliam Thanks man.

Did you just say you were superhuman? I hope that was a joke

Wasn't too informative. Basically said, get shoes socks shorts and gloves....like no shit

@Dusticron

4 жыл бұрын

It may have gone over your head, but don't get gloves. You would do well to actually pay attention to those that have succeed where you have failed.

Thank you