Beyond the Finish Line! Mud, Sweat, and Victory: Conversation with Spartan Course Manager Steve Hammond about the upcoming World Championship

Beyond the Finish Line! Mud, Sweat, and Victory: Conversation with Spartan Course Manager ⁠Steve Hammond⁠ about the upcoming World Championship

Guest: Steve Hammond: Spartan Course Manage Host: RA George

Date 07th December

Time: 17:30 GST

Contact Details: Steve Hammond

Instagram: @trailmasterhammond https://tinyurl.com/23mbb7e4

Spartan World Championship Info: https://tinyurl.com/4yepr7rj

Summary of the conversation:

• Steve shares his Trail Running and Spartan Race history spanning over a decade
• Passion for running and ultra-running is highlighted, treating it as a dedicated job
• Insights into the 3km Elite World Champion event at Al Watbah are discussed
• Brainstorming and decision-making processes for organizing OCR events are explained
• Considerations for Spartan Trail-only and OCR events are briefly covered
• Race format and course obstacle details are clarified
• Trend towards shorter distances in Spartan Race is explored, with predictions for the World Championship event
• Sound advice is offered for elite athletes and first-timers, along with insights into ideal gear
• Discussion on the 21km Beast, encounters with second-generation athletes, and a lighthearted moment about enjoying a pint of Guinness during the race
• Information on the race village and challenges in OCR events overseas are shared
• Expectations for the final day of the event on December 10th, featuring the Super event and Kids event, are outlined
• A light-hearted conclusion with Steve's choice of music, speculations on a celebrity Spartan winner, and humour about his running partner for the Beer Mile and Wine Mile. For feedback or suggestions send us an email to [email protected]