EPISODE 249 GEORGIA DEATH RACE AND CHARLOTTE SPARTAN RACE RECAPS !!

In this episode of the I Am Spartan OCR Podcast, hosts Scott Knowles and Michael dive into the recent Charlotte Spartan Race weekend and Brian's performance at the Georgia Death Race. Charlotte saw a route change that reversed the first mile and introduced a muddy section that became a strategic advantage for those willing to cut through it. The race lacked a bucket carry and dunk wall, replaced by a long sandbag carry, and featured a solid Z-wall instead of the usual rope version. Despite spear throw failures, Scott managed to podium both days thanks to lucky timing and a muddy Z-wall that slowed competitors. Brian's Georgia Death Race was a standout performance, where he ran a 4:18:39, just 11 minutes behind first place and under 5 minutes behind second, despite starting without a jacket in cold conditions. He praised his pacing strategy, which allowed him to surge at mile 44 and maintain a strong finish, though he was briefly misled by a non-racing runner passing him at high speed. The episode also covers upcoming races, including Killington, Grayson Highlands 50K, and Hell Hole 100, with Brian expressing confidence in a sub-8:00 finish at Grayson. The hosts reflect on the evolving Spartan race format, medal changes, and the importance of smart pacing in ultras.