Spartan Race 2012 at Washougal MX

Local Spartan Race participants included (left to right) Angie Meyer, Teazzua Seekins, Becky Robb and Kristi Douglas, who were part of the team "Washougal MotoX." According to Seekins, a Washougal resident, her first thought upon crossing the finish line was: "Thank goodness this is over." Even so, she said she had so much fun she plans on taking part in next year's Spartan Race when it returns to the Washougal Motocross Park, Aug. 3 and 4, 2013.

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Covered in dirt and mud, bumps and bruises, Spartan Race finishers had many things in common, including broad smiles and feelings of pride and accomplishment.

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A warrior got the crowd excited prior to each of the heats of Saturday's Spartan Race. More than 5,000 people took the obstacle course challenge, held at the Washougal Motocross Park. The first Spartan Race was organized in 2005, and they are now held across the United States and around the world.

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After the race participants could donate their shoes, which will be cleaned and donated to a charity.

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Participants had to run through a pool of soapy water before taking on this wall climb obstacle.

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The rope climb obstacle was reportedly among the most challenging aspects of the grueling race. Those who were not able to claw, grab and hoist themselves to the top and ring a bell were required to do 30 burpees --a cross between a jumping Jack and a push-up. The race also included obstacles such as carrying sandbags and bricks, throwing a javelin, climbing up walls, and tipping over tractor tires.

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The rope climb obstacle was reportedly among the most challenging aspects of the grueling race. Those who were not able to claw, grab and hoist themselves to the top and ring a bell were required to do 30 burpees --a cross between a jumping Jack and a push-up. The race also included obstacles such as carrying sandbags and bricks, throwing a javelin, climbing up walls, and tipping over tractor tires.

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The rope climb obstacle was reportedly among the most challenging aspects of the grueling race. Those who were not able to claw, grab and hoist themselves to the top and ring a bell were required to do 30 burpees --a cross between a jumping Jack and a push-up. The race also included obstacles such as carrying sandbags and bricks, throwing a javelin, climbing up walls, and tipping over tractor tires.

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Spartan Race June 16, 2012, at Washougal Motocross Park

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Spartan Race June 16, 2012, at Washougal Motocross Park

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Spartan Race, held at the Washougal Motocross Park on Saturday, included a fire pit obstacle, which came near the end of the 4 mile course. View additional photos in the gallery on the Post-Record website at www.camaspostrecord.com.

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Spartan Race, held at the Washougal Motocross Park on Saturday, included a fire pit obstacle, which came near the end of the 4 mile course.

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Spartan Race finishers sign the "Wall of Fame" after completing the extreme obstacle course race on Saturday, July 16, at Washougal Motocross Park.

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Spartan Race finishers sign the "Wall of Fame" after completing the extreme obstacle course race on Saturday, July 16, at Washougal Motocross Park.

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