Are you gearing up for the first-ever Spartan weekend in Paradise?
As you count down until race day, make sure to train right before you hit the sand.
In collaboration with Atlantis and Spartan, follow these tips, and you'll be well-prepared to tackle the obstacles and cross the finish line. Good luck!
Taking place for the first time in the Bahamas, you'll encounter a variety of different terrains like sand, rocks, hills, and water. Train accordingly by including a mix of running, swimming, hiking, and strength training exercises in your routine. Make sure to run on sand to get used to the feeling of running on a beach, too.
In a Spartan Race, you'll be challenged with obstacles that require functional strength, so focus on exercises that mimic these movements. For example, pull-ups, push-ups, and burpees will help you prepare for the monkey bars, walls, and rope climbs. Incorporate exercises that work on grip strength as well, such as farmer's walks and deadlifts.
Burpees are a staple in any Spartan Race! Make sure to practice your burpees before the race to build up your endurance and speed.
The Bahamas is a hot and humid place, especially in the summer, so make sure to stay hydrated before, during, and after the race.
Plus, make sure to eat a balanced meal before the race that includes carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats..
A true Spartan is very competitive! But before and after race day, make sure to recover efficiently and effectively. The Atlantis Fitness Center has a wide range of recovery services to choose from, like Normatec Leg Therapy, Foot and Posture Analysis, Yoga, Meditation, and more.
The fitness team at Atlantis highly suggests booking in a Normatec Leg Therapy session as a part of your race prep. Recovery is the name of the game, and for that Atlantis will give each Spartan participant a FREE session with the purchase of your first session.
This session will treat and heal your legs to restore lightness, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation and lactic acid build up. We suggest using the first session as a pre-warm up and the second session as a post recovery.
If you have kids participating in the races, it’s important to make sure they’re properly prepared, too!
Encourage them to engage in physical activity regularly to build up their endurance, strength, and agility. This can include activities like running, swimming, climbing, and crawling, which will help them navigate the obstacles on race day.
Another important tip is to teach them to develop a positive mindset by setting achievable goals and celebrating their accomplishments.
Encourage them to break down the race into smaller, manageable tasks, and celebrate each one they complete. This will help build their confidence and motivate them to continue pushing themselves.
MULTIPLE KIDS EVENTS | THE SPARTAN KIDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP | ADULT 5K SPRINT| NEW MULTI LAP 5K SPRINT
STAY AT ATLANTIS AND KIDS RACE FOR FREE, PLUS ADULT REGISTRATIONS ARE 50% OFF*.
Join us as Spartan hosts its inaugural event weekend at Atlantis Paradise Island on August 24-27, 2023. The weekend will feature a family-friendly array of Kid’s races, from half of a mile to 2 miles (ages 4 to 14), and for the adults, the 5k Sprint or the NEW Multi-Lap-Sprint product.
This amazing weekend also includes the Official Spartan Kids World Championships, where the world's toughest junior Spartans will face 26 obstacles along a 2.99-mile course. Athletes in two age groups — 9-11 years old and 12-14 years old — will compete in both boys' and girls' heats for a share of prizes and the title of Spartan Kids World Champion.
With multiple exclusive events, beach parties, scavenger hunts, morning workouts, parent's night out, and the chance to run for fun or championship glory, this weekend is a family “race-cation” that you will NOT want to miss.
EXCLUSIVE SPARTAN ROOM & RACE PACKAGE
20% SAVINGS OFF BEST AVAILABLE RATES
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50% OFF ALL ADULT RACES & KIDS RACE FOR FREE
(select the race, or races you want during the booking process).
As a registered Spartan racer staying at Atlantis Paradise Island, enjoy exclusive access to fun events with the Spartan Team during August 24-27.
Thursday August 24
Spartan Opening Reception.
Friday, August 25
Morning workout
Spartan Scavenger Hunt.
Battle of the Games.
Lunch and Learn.
Pool Party
Open House
Parents Night Out.
Saturday, August 26
Kids Championship registration
Adults Open Registration
Adults Multi-Lap Sprint
Elite Male
Elite Female
AG Heats
Kids Opening Ceremony/Parade
Male 12-14 WC
Adults Open Sprint
Male 9-11 WC
Female 12-14 WC
Female 9-11 WC
Kids 1 mile
Kids 0.5 mile
Kids 2 mile
WC Award Ceremony
Poolside Movie Night
Sunday, August 27
Registration
Adults Multi-Lap Sprint
Elite Male & Female
AG Heats
Kids 2 mile Open
Adults Open Sprint
Kids 1 mile Open
Kids 0.5 mile Open
Close out Reception
Exclusive Room Rates
• Exclusive Spartan Kids World Championship rates are valid for travel 8/21/23 – 8/31/23.
• Rates are for new reservation only at The Coral, The Royal, The Cove and The Reef.
• Up to 20% discount is off the Best Available Rates with a minimum 2-night stay.
• Offer is only valid for participants in the Spartan Kids World Championship.
• Offer subject to VAT and Levies, Resort Fee and Mandatory Gratuities: 21% charge on nightly room rate (10% VAT, 4.4% Paradise Island Tourism and Development Association Levy (including VAT), and 6.6% Nassau Paradise Island Promotional Board Levy (including VAT)), daily Resort Fee ($59 plus a $5.90 VAT charge, totaling $64.90 at The Coral and The Royal, and $70 plus a $7 VAT charge, totaling $77 at The Cove and The Reef), and daily Mandatory Gratuities (up to $10 per person, per night, 12 and older, at The Coral and The Royal, and up to $18 per person, per night, 12 and older, at The Cove and The Reef.
• Offer is not combined with other offers and is not valid for group bookings.
• Offer subject to availability and blackout dates.
• Offer subject to Payment, Cancellation, and Refund Policies listed in the General Terms & Conditions.
• This offer and terms and conditions are subject to change at the discretion of the resort.
Exclusive Race Discounts
• A room reservation is required at Atlantis Paradise Island to receive the exclusive kids and adult race discounts.
• With an Atlantis room reservation, kids can register for any of the scheduled races 100% Free. Unique 100% OFF Promo Codes will be sent via email within 24-48-hours of making the room reservation and selecting to participate in the race. Race Registration, using the PROMO CODES, must be done on the Spartan website. If participant do not register for the race on the Spartan website, he/she will not be able to participate in the event.
• With an Atlantis room reservation, adults can register for any of the scheduled races 50% OFF. Unique 50% OFF Promo Codes will be sent via email within 24-48-hours of making the room reservation and selecting to participate in the race. Race Registration, using the PROMO CODES, must be done on the Spartan website. If participant do not register for the race on the Spartan website, he/she will not be able to participate in the event.
• Guest must select the number of kids and/or adults that will participate for the correct number of Promo Codes can be generated.
• The Promo Codes are needed to register on the Spartan website with a discount.
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