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FORT CARSON, Colo. – Covered in mud, sweat dripping from every pore, approximately 6,000 Soldiers, Family members and friends of Fort Carson filled Iron Horse Park to compete in the Moral, Welfare and Recreation sponsored Spartan Race on May 4 to 5.
The four-mile course, consisting of more than 25 obstacles, was aimed to push competitors to their physical and mental limits with various obstacles, including a spear throw, low-crawling through mud under barbed wire, crossing multiple moats, and jumping a fire pit.
“Some of the things I encountered here today were a lot of mud and a lot of grit,” said retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dorsey Rubendall, Spartan race competitor. “I had to apply a lot of determination.”
Volunteering didn’t come easy to everyone.
“I came here to do the race with my cousins,” said Spc. Derek Vasquez, power generation equipment repairer, Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division. “They were talking me into doing it for a while, and I couldn’t be happier I gave in.”
Some of the obstacles were more challenging than others.
“The ruck march up the hill, and crawling through the mud were pretty tough, but it was fun and worth it,” said Vasquez.
Rubendall, who was on a team with nine others, said he loved competing, but knew the end of the race was what mattered.
“It felt glorious to compete,” said Rubendall. “Finishing gave me a deep sense of accomplishment.”
Competitors not only received inspiration from teammates, but words of encouragement from spectators who were sprinkled throughout the course.
“The adrenaline and energy around here is crazy,” said Vasquez. “Everybody supporting you is a great experience.
Though physically exhausted, all the competitors agreed on one thing.
“Come out and do it,” said Vasquez. “It is definitely something worth trying. Don’t be scared; there were young kids and old ladies doing it. I’m sure anyone can.”
| Date Taken: | 05.04.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 05.09.2013 12:22 |
| Story ID: | 106636 |
| Location: | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US |
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