Spartan Up! - by Joe De Sena & O'Connell Jeff (Paperback)

About the Book

An introduction to Spartan Races (races meant to challenge, to push, to intimidate, to test) from one of the "founding few" and creators, Joe De Sena.

Book Synopsis

Joe De Sena, one of the founding creators of Spartan Races, sounds the alarm of how soft and weak we've become through modern living. Spartan Up! is a call to arms, motivating readers to take action in their lives through inspiring stories and practical advice.

What do marathoners do when 26.2 miles just isn't enough anymore? They try obstacle racing, combining the endurance challenges of a marathon with the mind- and body-bending rigors of overcoming obstacles along the way. At the heart of this phenomenon is Joe De Sena, the driving force behind the Spartan Race.

De Sena overcame his own obstacles--working his way from Queens to Wall Street to legendary extreme athlete--by adhering to a simple philosophy: commit to a goal, put in the work, and get it done. From that philosophy, as played out now for millions across trails, through mud, and up mountainsides, the Spartan Race was born.

Filled with unforgettable stories of Spartan racers as well as hard-won truths learned along the course, Spartan Up! will help you reach your full potential in whatever you set out to do.

"A must-read for anyone looking to take his performance to the next level, be it in athletics or in life."--Dean Karnazes, author of Ultra Marathon Man

"If there's anyone out there who has taken extreme to a new level, its Joe De Sena--in adventure racing, in business, and ultimately in the business of adventure! Spartan Up! is a must-read."--Robyn Benincasa, world champion adventure racer and New York Times best-selling author of How Winning Works

From the Back Cover

If there s anyone out there who has taken extreme to a new level, its Joe De Sena in adventure racing, in business, and ultimately in the business of adventure! Spartan Up! is must-read. Robyn Benincasa, world champion adventure racer and New York Times best-selling author of How Winning Works

What do marathoners do when 26.2 miles just isn t enough anymore? They try obstacle racing, combining the endurance challenges of a marathon with the mind- and body-bending rigors of overcoming obstacles along the way. At the heart of this phenomenon is Joe De Sena, the driving force behind the Spartan Race. De Sena overcame his own obstacles working his way from Queens to Wall Street to legendary extreme athlete by adhering to a simple philosophy: commit to a goal, put in the work, and get it done. From that philosophy, as played out now for millions across trails, through mud, and up mountainsides, the Spartan Race was born.


Filled with unforgettable stories of Spartan racers as well as hard-won truths learned along the course, Spartan Up! will help you reach your full potential in whatever you set out to do.

Have you ever wanted to be more, been stuck in a funk, or simply wanted make life poignant? Look no further because Spartan Up! is your catalyst. Loaded with real life inspiration and lessons, Joe De Sena uses his supercharged success in life, business, and sports to deliver the nuggets. This is an easy and juicy read; succinct, powerful, and relevant. Ian Adamson, world champion adventure racer and author of Runner s World Guide to Adventure Racing

[AU PHOTO] JOE DE SENA is the founder of Spartan Race and a legend in endurance and adventure racing circles he completed the 135-mile Badwater ultramarathon, raced the 140.6 miles of the Lake Placid Ironman, and finished a 100-mile trail run in Vermont, all within one week.

JEFF O CONNELL is the editor in chief at Bodybuilding.com.
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Review Quotes

"Joe DeSena is the real deal. His stories are believable, because his achievements and accomplishments are genuine. In Spartan Up! Joe delivers his message with the insight and candor that only an individual who has lived through such experiences can. A must read for anyone looking to take his performance to the next level, be it in athletics or in life." - Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner and New York Times bestselling author of Ultra Marathon Man "Have you ever wanted to be more, been stuck in a funk or simply wanted make life poignant? Look no further because Spartan Up! is your catalyst. Loaded with real life inspiration and lessons, Joe De Sena uses his supercharged success in life, business and sports to deliver the nuggets. This is an easy and juicy read; succinct, powerful and relevant." - Ian Adamson, world champion adventure racer and author of The Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing "If there's anyone out there who has taken extreme to a new level, its Joe De Sena - in adventure racing, in business, and ultimately in the business of adventure!　 Spartan Up! is must-read." 　-Robyn Benincasa, world champion adventure racer and New York Times bestselling author of How Winning Works "Joe De Sena is the real deal　in endurance sports and Obstacle Racing. Spartan Up! will guide you to train your body and mind for the arduous Spartan Race - while also giving you very practical insights to perform at your peak in all areas of your life." - Mark Divine, founder, SEALFIT and author of The Way of the SEAL and Unbeatable Mind "Two words describe Joe De Sena and Spartan Up!.... Game Changer! Read this book and you will dramatically transform the way you think, lead, work, and live. This is the ultimate resource for personal and professional transformation. Spartan Up gives you an actionable blueprint to go beyond just adapting and surviving to excelling and thriving. If success is your goal, whether you're a Navy SEAL, Wall Street Exec, homemaker, teacher or doctor, you need this book." -- John Brubaker, world renowned performance consultant and author of The Coach Approach: Success Strategies From The Locker Room To The Board Room

About the Author

A legend in endurance sports, JOE DE SENA is the CEO and co-founder of the Spartan Race.

JEFF O'CONNELL is the editor-in-chief at Bodybuilding.com, the Internet's largest fitness website.