Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Spartan Race and winners of the Fenton Inn.

Congratulation to all the Spartans.  We had a busy week end here at the Fenton Inn.   It was a very lively and International group.  We had people from Sweden, Belgium, England, Cuba and Mexico.  Guests came from different states as well, Georgia, Maryland, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Virginia.   Many who raced at other Spartan Events placed the Wintergreen course as one of the most challenging in the country, both with the steep terrain and number of obstacles.  Temperatures were good and the rain held off for the race, but there was plenty of man-made mud on the course.

spartan race medal

One guest, after losing over 100 pounds in training, has now completed the trifecta.  Each medal comes with a third part of a larger medal, that when joined make the circle in the middle.  He has inspired many others with his story and Spartan Victor—y.


people climbing under the wire

Ah, the bigger they are, the harder they crawl.  Being 6.5 feet tall is not always an advantage when crawling under the barb wire.  

robe climbing


       The rope climb was a tough one.  Many people had to do the 30 burpees instead on this one.


ladder climb

                                           One of the ladder climbs on the 8.8 mile long course.

raising a sand bag

                                                  Raising a sand bag with the rope pull.


finish line

               No matter how the race goes, looking strong at the finish line makes it all seem easy.

medal

A guest proudly shows off his first Spartan medal back at the Fenton Inn.    Now, off to the hot tub!

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