47. Tony Guarino IV | Why YOU MUST Compete in a Savage Race!

<p>&nbsp;November 14th, 2020 at 11:00 am was the first time I competed in a 10k obstacle race. 6.4 miles and 28 obstacles later, I was mentally and physically drained. You here of these tough mudders, spartan races, all terrain mud races, and other big named impossible looking races in the fitness/race community. One of these race communities is known as savage race. A community built on team work, persistence, and a lion mentality.&nbsp;I had the priveledge of experiencing this first hand with some of my favorite people. My Team! When I heard that gun go off at the start line, I was full of ambition and eager to cross that finish line. My best friend Tony was side by side with me ( also swarmed with energy) ready to excel past his absolute limits. About 250 yards into this beast of a race, I had to tell Tony to slow down and say at a steady pace. Many of the competitors around us took off like lightening only to come to a halting stop around mile #1. This did not happen to Tony and I, as we prevailed past each obstacle only to continue to run. Endurance. That's the name of the game. Both in this race ( all races ), and the most important race of them all, life! These 6 miles challenged the two of us tremendously, but we refused to stop running. Everything inside of me was screaming to collapse ( especially around mile 5). My legs were completely overwhelmed from my cardiovascular system (taken on way to much blood), everything from my hips down was covered in thick smelly mud, and my skin was hot to the touch from the relentless Florida sun. I know to some racers this is nothing but a warm up, but to a non racer like myself, this is absolute hell. Regardless of any pain or discomfort I was feeling, I did not care. My mind was no longer in control of my body. This feeling was euphoric, and I am already starving for it again. Whether you run, walk, jog, or mix it up, a race such as savage race will challenge your mental and physical state as much as your willing to let it. Get your savage on, and breach your poten