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Origins of Spartan Race and Death Race
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The Death Race was a race created by the founders of the Spartan Race as an extreme endurance challenge, with very few people successfully completing it each year. The Spartan Race was created to bring that same level of challenge and grit to the masses, with a focus on getting people healthy and off the couch.
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The founder of the Death Race, Joe De Sena, explains how Spartan Race was created to bring the intensity of the Death Race to the masses and promote a healthier lifestyle.
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The founder of the Death Race, Joe De Sena, explains how Spartan Race was created to bring the intensity of the Death Race to the masses and promote a healthier lifestyle. The Death Race, which reached its peak with a yearly participation of 500 people, has now evolved while still maintaining its challenging nature.
ChapterOrigins of Spartan Race and Death Race
EpisodeEp. 16 - Joe De Sena on Grit, Endurance, and Building Empires
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Joe De Sena, the founder of Spartan Race, talks about the importance of saying no in order to avoid overcommitment and burnout.
31:10 - 34:22 (03:12)
Summary
Joe De Sena, the founder of Spartan Race, talks about the importance of saying no in order to avoid overcommitment and burnout.