“We bring veterans and wounded warriors out to events like this because we want our veterans to understand how valuable it is to keep moving and stay active,” said Kyle Cage, a member of the group. One team consisted of Marines from Chicago. Many athletes did not finish the race in the time they expected because of the energy-draining heat and difficulty of the course, according to Josefina Taijeron, Waller Fitness Center manager.Īthletes competed as both individuals and teams each day. July 13, 2019, was as hot as its been in Colorado Springs this year and many of the athletes that finished the race said the sun and heat presented as much of a challenge as the obstacles and the course. Fort Carson Family member Josefina Taijeron, right, and her friend Brittany Ortiz complete the Spartan race July 14, 2019. The clean outfits and bright smiles would be put to the test each day as they navigated the course, some smiles fading more quickly than others. As the athletes approached the starting line they were high-fiving as they waited to get out on the course. Many people shared stories with veteran runners while others displayed nervous energy about the unknown course and obstacles they would face. One of the interesting aspects of the race was watching the athletes prepare to tackle the course. Both days had kids’ races for ages 14 and younger, with the option of a 1- or 2-mile obstacle course that saw many future Spartan participants testing their skills. The Sprint, the shortest of the Spartan races, with more than 20 obstacles over 3 miles was run July 14, 2019, with many first timers participating. The Super event saw the competitors battling against more than 25 obstacles over 8 miles of rugged terrain July 13, 2019. The Super and Sprint Weekend events, along with children’s events both days, brought many athletes to the post to test their mental and physical capabilities over a challenging course. Fort Carson Training Area 4 became a playground for thousands of Soldiers, military members, Family members and civilians who took part in the annual Spartan Race July 13 and 14, 2019.
(Photo by Walt Johnson)įORT CARSON, Colo.
Fort Carson Family member Dennis DaChief Gay, right, takes off with other young runners at the Spartan event July 14, 2019. (Photo by Rob Oson) By Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. Max Riehemann, 26, jumps the fire logs on his way to the finish line during the Fort Carson-Colorado Super and Sprint Weekend, July 14, 2019, at Fort Carson, Colo.
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