{"product_id":"spartan-up-a-takenoprisoners-guide-to-overcoming-obstacles-and-achieving-peak-performance-in-life-isbn-9780544570214","title":"Spartan Up!: A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eJoe De Sena, one of the founding creators of Spartan Races, sounds the alarm of how soft and weak we've become through modern living. \u003cem\u003eSpartan Up!\u003c\/em\u003e is a call to arms, motivating readers to take action in their lives through inspiring stories and practical advice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with unforgettable stories of Spartan racers as well as hard-won truths learned along the course, \u003cem\u003eSpartan Up!\u003c\/em\u003e will help you reach your full potential in whatever you set out to do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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 \u003cem\u003eUltra Marathon Man\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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! \u003cem\u003eSpartan Up! \u003c\/em\u003eis a must-read.”—Robyn Benincasa, world champion adventure racer and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e best-selling author of \u003cem\u003eHow Winning Works \u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Joe DeSena is the real deal. 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This is an easy and juicy read; succinct, powerful and relevant.\" \u003cb\u003e– Ian Adamson, world champion adventure racer and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Runner’s World Guide to Adventure Racing  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"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!　 \u003ci\u003eSpartan Up!\u003c\/i\u003e is must-read.\" 　\u003cb\u003e–Robyn Benincasa, world champion adventure racer and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHow Winning Works  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Joe De Sena is the real deal　in endurance sports and Obstacle Racing. \u003ci\u003eSpartan Up!\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \u003cb\u003e– Mark Divine, founder, SEALFIT and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the SEAL \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Unbeatable Mind \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\"Two words describe Joe De Sena and \u003ci\u003eSpartan Up!\u003c\/i\u003e.... 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