Guys anyone registering for Spartan Race? Do they have early bird discount price or discount vouchers or anything?

I do have a team but there's only a handful of us. I think need at least 20 members to get the discount right?

Oh that's cool. I messaged them on FB and they told me can get discount price for 20+ groups or via the trifecta pass.

We've already registered and paid. Not sure if the discount can still take effect if register separately even under the same group.

Hmm.. on the topic of apps, anyone have any ideas for interval timer to tell us when to walk and when to run? Im using endomondo atm and the interval function is just weird. Thinking to try galloway method for my 1st FM and looking for apps that can simply alert me every 5 minutes or so.

Ah great thanks. You also use intervals when running?

I see. Do you do like, fixed intervals like 5 min run 5 min walk all the way or do you change it (increase or decrease) along the way?

twincity this weekend is my first FM. So ganjiong. i plan to do just that, 5 min run then 5 min walk along the way. any suggestion on good interval?

This post has been edited by Shadow Kun: Jan 16 2018, 03:26 PM

The most decent cheap shoes for me is Power shoes (RM60~RM100) you can find in Bata. I just got one recently that i use to walk and occasionally jog to and from work because i dont want to wear down my Brooks on commutes.

I got the RM90 one, the one with the memory foam thinggy. Surprisingly light and comfy for Power shoes but it doesnt really look sturdy. Probably can last about 9 months if i dont actually use it on running events.

This post has been edited by Shadow Kun: Jan 17 2018, 11:28 AM

lol shouldnt have any problems finding good shoes in that price range imo. What brand u went and look at midvalley and what kind of price they have for them?

Hmm it said 60/30 is the recommended interval for FM based on my pace.

So in the interval timer you just set the work/rest intervals and put the sets on an absurdly high number?

lol dont really have a plan. just squeeze in a bit of run here and there.

nowadays usually have about 4-5 set of 3.5km runs per week during commute.

i ran about 4 HMs (3 hours ++) to date i and i oso joined a couple of 20km obstacle races.

usually just dive in lidat. now trying FM 1st time only a bit nervous and started to think of ways to prepare.

How bout u?

Yeah but obstacle races are not as stressful as time is less of an issue. A lot of waiting and resting while queuing for obstacles.

A friend of mine who join together in obstacle races tried his 1st FM and he finished in 8 hours plus.

He seems shaken and said he prolly wont do FM again anytime soon. That scared me a little lol.

I dont drink/smoke but when it comes to eating i barely held myself lol. loads of fast food too lol

Twincity the cut off time is 8 hours im sked i wont make it. Thats why i googled a bit and saw ppl say the best bet to survive is follow galloway walk/run method so i guess it's worth a try.

How many HM u joined ady? Stanchart the cut off time is even shorter just 7 hours. I didnt manage to register that one sold out dy

yea i didnt ask him about the details. he probably stopped for injury or something.

is it a stretch to say that its possible complete a marathon under 8 hours if you just walk all the way?

That makes sense. Maybe im overthinking this too much lol.

Feel relieved a bit now. Thanks mate

*i just asked the feller and he said he actually made it barely under 7 hours lol. i kinda jumped to conclusion because i saw him take pictar at the finish line with the clock showing 8 hours plus XD

This post has been edited by Shadow Kun: Jan 18 2018, 12:01 PM

not bad lor. i never did it under 3. usually i just run straight and by the 15th kilometer pancit and i practically drag my ass to the finish.

can barely even walk afterwards. deswai need to strategize properly lol. hope it works

aahh yeah fueling. never thought about that before. its really important for FM right?

is it standard for organizers to provide power gel or bars or at least banana on FM events?

if u dun bring ur own really gg?

I see. Great advice, thanks!

This is the first time i heard about salt sticks. It sounds like they give similar benefit to isotonic drinks issit?

well hello there. fellow viper finisher?

Ah okay. I tot isotonic drinks usually have some salts as well. How much are those usually? Kinda look expensive

I see. Where do you usually get it? Online?

Managed to finish my first FM yesterday in one piece. Using walk/run really helped and the app does the job so thanks for the suggestion lybdh! Anybody know where can get photos for twincity?

This post has been edited by Shadow Kun: Jan 22 2018, 09:15 AM

Thanks! Cool hope they come up soon!