Spartan Strong What it Takes to Overcome Every Obstacle [Hardcover]

Team KO, a group of Obstacle Course Racers and Martial Artists, featured on NBCs new TV showSpartan: Ultimate Team Challenge, band together to share their secrets to success in overcoming obstacles in both life and Obstacle Course Racing (OCR). By compiling their life strugglescancer, addiction, and povertyreaders alike find relatable guidance to overcoming their own challenges.

Spartan Strongintroduces each team memberBethany Marshall, Zac Allen, Jessica Burton, Andres Encinalesbefore identifying 19 qualities the team has used as essential tools to incorporate in everyday life. Each chapter includes an opportunity for immediate reader response in the form of a practical takeaway with an accompanying journal prompt.

These four team members emphasize they are not superheroes and they are no different than anyone else. Their message encourages readers to join Team KOs community and take steps towards overcoming their own obstacles in life, no matter what those may be.

Authentic portrayal of the blood, sweat, & tears involved in Team KOs journey, both individually and as a team

Inserts overcoming Spartan race obstacles as a symbol for overcoming significant life obstacles

Appeals to large Spartan community

Offers practical takeaways and immediate response opportunities for readers to connect with the Team KO community

Reveals the behind-the-scenes of being on a reality TV show competitionBethany Marshall is a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter (4-1), and a competitive Spartan Racer. She was a contestant on season one ofSpartan: Ultimate Team Challengeon NBC in 2016, as well as on season 18 ofThe Ultimate Fighter, the first of the show to include women. Bethany is passionate about writing, health, publishing, and helping others in their athletic journeys. Bethany also loves spending time with family and friends, and at home with her boyfriend Zac and their two dogs.

Jessica Burton aka Jessló!