Matthew Elonis’ Post

Recently, I had the incredible experience of taking on the Spartan Race a 5 km run filled with around 20 challenging obstacles. From climbing walls to crawling under barbed wire, each obstacle tested my strength, endurance, and grit in ways I hadn’t imagined. The race wasn’t just about physical strength; it was about mental toughness and pushing beyond limits. Every obstacle demanded focus, resilience, and teamwork, especially when tackling the toughest sections. It was a reminder that obstacles, both in races and in life, are there to show us what we’re truly capable of. 💪 What I loved most was the thrill of facing one challenge after another, each one building on the last, until I crossed the finish line with a sense of accomplishment. This race wasn’t just about speed; it was about testing my resilience and staying motivated, no matter how tough it got. If you’re looking to step out of your comfort zone and push yourself in new ways, I can’t recommend the Spartan Race enough. Here’s to more challenges and discovering what we’re truly made of! Yatharth Agrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . #SpartanRace #Endurance #Resilience #ChallengeAccepted #PersonalGrowth #ObstacleRace

👇🏼The Plunge Effect : Shaping grit and resilience ✨ Today, my reflection is on the power of taking the plunge—both literally and figuratively. 🌊 My first experience with a cold plunge was quite some time ago, during a school trip to Ooty, India 🏞️. With the water heater broken, inevitably faced the freezing shower 🥶. Initially, it was shockingly uncomfortable, but as I warmed up afterward, I felt an unexpected sense of clarity ✨. This lesson of embracing discomfort has stayed with me, shaping my personal journey over the years. Now, as I prepare to complete my sixth year of Spartan racing before 2024 comes to a close 🗓️, I’m reminded of the power of commitment and mental strength 💪. Spartan racing has become a practice in resilience and discipline, so far it has been a 5 yr journey through 9 races 🏃♀️, over 160 obstacles ⛓️, across 61 km 🛤️, with 2 Trifectas earned along the way 🏅.Each race ends with a cold plunge ❄️—a symbolic reset that clears the grit of the day while reinforcing my resolve to continue - “let’s go. again!”. Reflecting on these experiences, I’m reminded that resilience isn’t built in comfort but through challenges that test and refine us 🔥. My hope is to inspire others to find their own version of the ‘plunge’ that helps break cycles, builds resilience, and fuels mental toughness 🌱. Here’s to new strength, new challenges, and a renewed commitment to growth 💥. #ColdPlunge #SpartanRace #Resilience

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞: 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐞 I just watched a hilarious yet thought-provoking video of a children's crawling race and felt inspired to write a short post about it for my “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑿 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆” series, a series I’ll soon conclude the series with my final post titled: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆. The twist in the video? The winner didn’t crawl at all. Instead, they scooted on their bum to the finish line, one determined step at a time. This video got me thinking: in life’s many races, people might question your methods, but they certainly can’t argue with results. Can they? For some, it’s a reminder to run your own race, your own way. For others, it reinforces the importance of following the rules. The truth is, life is full of racing arenas, some personal, some public, some visible, and some hidden. In each, the “rules” vary. Some people focus solely on winning, bending the rules as needed, while others find fulfillment in simply giving their best within the boundaries. As for me, I was mesmerized by this video. It’s a funny yet profound reminder: people may question your methods or even raise an eyebrow, but only you truly know where you’re headed. Our preferences evolve with time, and so do our approaches to life’s challenges. So, 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈? #game #life #think #race #victory #virtue

Be like a racehorse—wear your blinkers and lock in on your goal. 🎯 Racehorses don’t get distracted; they’re solely focused on the finish line. This can be the level of singular focus you need to reach your goals. A key in achieving anything in sport, business and life is being able to block out the noise. We’ve seen this is sport where many will say it can’t be done and some can even belittle the vision, then when you achieve your goal they’ll say ‘Always knew he’d become world champion’…. 🏆 The key is having mechanisms in place to block out the noise, keep your eyes forward, and don’t miss a step on your path to success. #SingularFocus #HighPerformance #Beats #DrDre #DefiantOnes #DanLawrence #StayFocused #GoalSetting

🏁 **Race Ready: The Secret Weapon You Didn’t Know You Had** 🏃♂️ In the rush and rigor of race prep, athletes tirelessly hone their bodies and minds for optimal performance. But what if the crucial edge in your next race isn't found in training regimens or dietary tweaks? What if it resides in a most unexpected bodily function? Delving into physiological pragmatism, our latest deep dive unearths the unspoken truth: the pre-race poop may just be the linchpin of your performance. Through scientific insights and expert testimonials, discover why this most rudimentary of routines could indeed be your unexpected key to faster, smarter racing. Engage with this fascinating revelation and elevate your endurance game. Dive into the full article here: [Pre-Race Poop: The Unexpected Key to Faster, Smarter Racing](https://nuel.ink/bL6j05). #RaceDayReady #PerformanceSecrets Because, ultimately, isn’t the race won in the details? 💪 📰✨

Last weekend, I accomplished something that felt impossible just a few years ago: I completed my first 10K run! 🎉 For some, it might seem like a small milestone, but for me, it's one of my biggest personal victories. A little backstory... A few years ago, I weighed over 120 kg and decided to take up running. Like many beginners, I pushed too hard, too fast – and ended up with serious hip injuries. 😔 For nearly two years, I was haunted by sporadic pain from this injury. Fast forward to a few months ago, now weighing around 100 kg, I decided to lace up my running shoes again (or actually buy new ones). This time, I took a different approach: no pressure, no goals – just running for the (sometimes supposed) joy of it and listening to my body. After a couple of months, I set a challenge for myself: to train for a 10K race in 4 months. Starting from just 3km runs, I gradually increased my distance, hitting the 10K mark just two weeks before race day. 🏁 And guess what? I finished the race, set a new personal record, and it felt amazing! 🙌 Now, I've signed up for my next challenge – another race in mid-October! The journey continues... It’s a reminder that progress may not always be fast or linear, but it’s always worth it. 💪 #PushingLimits #NewChallenges #PersonalGrowth #10KJourney

The Real Motivation Behind Extreme Challenges Join us as we explore the true driving force behind extreme competitions like Ironman races and silent meditations. It's not about the medals; it's about the remarkable mental gains that come from enduring pain and suffering. Discover how these challenges transform us! #ExtremeChallenges #IronmanMotivation #MentalGains #PainToPower #MeditationJourney #UltraRaces #MindsetMastery #EnduranceSports #PersonalGrowth #ChallengeYourself

Motivation is an interesting thing. 🏅My first 100km mountain race ⏱️28h59m08s ⛰️103km +-6500m technical mountain trail race 431 finishers out if 715 runners (53/105 female) I wasn't setting any targets on time as this distance was new to me. I did have a time in mind, of course, but many variables come into play in a race this long. The heat was intense and the course was technical. I had a great race. I smiled my way through the various stages. Eventually my legs of course really ached. I understood a few kilometres before the finish line I could make it still under 29 hours (max time allowed was 36). There it was, a new target. That was enough to wipe away the ache and put speed back to my legs. And I finished, just 52 seconds to spare. What motivated me to start the race then? The fascination I've found in life that human potential is so incredibly vast - we can do many things that sound impossible - like this race. #ultratrail #humanpotential #motivation #resilience

Resisted Sprints what are they for? I see resisted sprints done a hell of a lot! They are a fantastic drill but do you know why you are doing them! ⚡️ Increase projection angle getting the athlete positioning limbs within this angle. Driving the feet down and back into the floor (Great for acceleration mechanics). 🚀 Increase foot contact due to the resistance the athlete has to drive and attack the floor more to get over the external force. ⚡️Boosts force production by adding the band we increase the recruitment of muscle fibres which create a potentiation so when the athlete then goes into a free sprint they will feel like they have “more energy in there muscle” Note: Within the video this was the groups first exposure to bands so no technical elements just fun with the band. Also bands are not to be used just to flog the athletes with. #athlete #fast #sprinting #speed #sprint #faster #football #resistance #force #coach #strength #speeddrills #getfaster

My first ever marathon I took on the Spartan Ultra Marathon—50k of pain and suffering + 60 obstacles—and I did it! I actually did it and with minimal training! 🔥 🔥 💪 🏃 🔥 🔥 I committed to the Spartan Ultra late April 2024 as my own Misogi Challenge, inspired by a book by Michael Easter titled "The Comfort Crisis". The idea was that by enduring the brutal nature of Spartan Ultra Marathon, out there in the pain & discomfort I would reconnect with my inner Action Movie Hero (Jackie Chan is my favorite) and emerge from the race the 2.0 version of myself. I purposely didn’t take the traditional route of a 5k, then a 10k, then a 15k etc., working up to a 50k. I signed up for the whole enchilada for my first ever race because I needed to know exactly how deep the reservoir of my mental strength got. This race taught me that the limits we think we have are mostly in our minds. Sure, I wasn't the most physically prepared, but I leaned hard into mental strength. The terrain alone on that course was treacherous, now add 60 Spartan level obstacles along the way, and you got a recipe for mental toughness. This was a reminder to myself that you don’t have to wait to feel “ready” to take on something big. Sometimes, you just have to trust in God, trust in yourself, push through the discomfort/doubt, and keep your eyes on the prize. So, here's to breaking limits, testing what you're capable of, and realizing just how powerful you really are. #spartanultra#PlusUltra#BackintheGame