AAR: Gut Checks & Lessons Learned . Spartan Beast: Distance 21km/13.1miles Vertical Climb 1352m/4436ft 30 Obstacles Time:~6hrs . I did it in barefoot shoes, no creatine, No Aminos, Insufficient electrolytes, no specific training... I learned to fight so I didn't have to run. . Things That Went Right: *Finished *2x Nylons under socks minimized blisters *Gardning Gloves Kept Hands Intact *Strength for Obstacles Sufficient . Issues encountered: *Surprised by how much Vertical Climb *Struggled with Altitude *Over Heating *Muscle Cramps *Felt Every Rock *Shoes Were Very Slippery . How I Adjust it the Future: *Lots More Stairs *More Walking Jogging on Incline Prior *Practice Jogging Down Hills *Train with Altitude Mask & Weighted Vest *Use Anti Histamine to Keep Lungs Open *Bring Inhaler *Better Clothing Options to not overheat *Front Load Electrolytes *Using Amino Acids During Race *Using Creatine HCl During Race *Bring Mustard Packets (Cramping) *Get Proper (Sport Specific) Shoes . Biggest...