Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 59, June 2014 | Page 42

OBSTACLE RACING

Take on the Gladiator

Modern Athlete went to the the recent Warrior Race in Hartbeespoort
to hear from some of the athletes about their obstacle racing
experiences and getting over daunting challenges!
– COMPILED BY LAUREN VAN DER VYVER

Dennis Duranty:

“I have been hearing about
The Warrior Race for about a month now and I
finally went to do my first ever race. We came
all the way from Middelburg to take part in the
event. When they were counting down at the
start, my nerves kicked in! We began by running
and jumping into a river, then going into the
famous Mud Monster. What an epic challenge! If
you haven’t tried anything crazy before, put your
name up for this.”

Sandra Hartmann:

“The Warrior Race in
Hartbeespoort was my first race and needless to
say, I entered the rookie event. Now I look back
and wonder why I waited so long! I’ve missed
so many! I always thought I wasn’t fit enough to
enter and then last month, I just decided to take
the leap. Let me tell you, I’m far from as fit as I
should be, but this race can be done by anyone.
The people are all willing to help you – and you’ll
need some help along the way! That is wh ]