I tried SPARTAN DEKA - is it the best fitness race for anyone?

Spartan Deka Fit, Deka Mile & Deka Strong - I did them all, so should you!

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[gregdoucette]

Looks like alot of fun if they removed all the running and made it all using the bike 😜

[Kevgti]

I always appreciate the nuance of your channel especially in regards to people at different stages of their fitness goals. A lot of other folks on here have forgotten what it's like to be an over weight beginner. I, like you, would not have been super comfortable being the center of attention at the end like that. I hope the guy there enjoyed it, but I doubt it

[htownblue]

You need a donut box that has Jen’s voice yelling at you when it opens….95Kilo guaranteed! 😂🤣. Deka Fit looked fun. Always a fun ride watching you Mark.

[joshgolo]

That looks great. I live in Tenerife and was just a gym bro but started crossfit a few months ago. Off the back of this video I literally just signed up for Spartan 10k race this Sunday. Never done one before. Thanks mate!

[khanom]

Great work on completing all 3 events back to back. Great showing as well.

This event looks like something I’d like to try, specifically the Deka mile. As a beginner, i don’t think i could go through a Hyrox event entirely….maybe on a stretcher, but this seems more up my speed. Sadly, none scheduled for NYC anytime soon 😩

[chrisbowman]

Love that your videos cover educating not just on fitness but things like events - especially when hands on giving true life feedback - great video as always 🤘

[melliott]

I've been watching for Hyrox events near me in the US, but now that I know Spartan does something similar, this will vastly help me find events that I can go to without having to take a ton of PTO, thanks Mark!

[AyliaFox]

Loved what you had to say - and the way in which you said it. Thanks. I'm about to do my first DEKA event - DEKA Mile - in Birningham on Feb 18th, 2024 and your video has given me a huge insight into what to expect. I note you point out that DEKA Mile is way more fun than Hyrox, which I'm so happy about as I've done one of those and it was far from fun!

[doublewidemotorsports]

I love your videos, thank you for the inspiration and the advice. I am 51 years old and ran a new 5K PR this morning with a time of 26:06 and I was remembering your video from a while back of how you push yourself harder when racing with faster people. That idea was at the front of my mind. I was over a minute and a half faster than the last time I ran a 5K because of your video. I have my first full marathon on December 11th and will be thinking again of your tips and inspiration. You are doing great things here for a lot of people. Best Regards, Alan

[richardtaylor]

Thank you Mark. Informative and entertaining as always.
Valid Deka points raised.I’ll look out for any Deka events in England.

[DeanPattrick]

Always a pleasure to see all these different events. Glad "that" CrossFit clip made it into the video 😎

[robws]

Very informative. CrossFit never appealed, too much ego, so when you described DekaStrong as "competitive circuit training" that really resonated. The running + fitness station events (Hyrox, Deka Fit) appeal much more and, ironically, fit more with the original (old school, early 2000s) goals of CrossFit (Glassman's 10 aspects of fitness, etc.).

[mikeellington]

Really enjoy your content, Mark.

Stumbled onto your channel when you were doing lots of zwifting. This was when I started my zwifting journey back in 2020 so loved all these videos. I was fluctuating between 85-88kg at 178cm tall. Just over two years later I’m 64.5kg and a cat A rider on zwift for over 12months now.

Also joined a great racing team, and captain weekly a team for WTRL’s team time trial events… highly recommend them for a challenge, and you’d be more than welcome to join 👍.


I now find myself looking forward to your content on other stuff (Hyrox and ultra endurance running). Huge respect for your attitude toward challenging yourself and competing in things that you’re not built for.

Great channel!

[ByondTheNorm]

You make some great points Mark! Deka is still new so who knows where they will be in a few years. Looking forward to finding out how smooth the Deka world championship will be this weekend!

[glennkeppel]

6am in Tasmania and I'm just about to go for a 10k on water row. This was a good reminder as to why we all train. Brilliant video!

[TheLatinNomad]

Great job on completing the whole trifecta, just want to tell you that you really inspire us (My wife and I) and are on our way to "Above Average"..! at 53 i am pushing hard to be the best version of myself at this point in my life.! Thanks for your motivational jokes and for willing to expose yourself in all you do so we can see what is possible.
I am doing my first Spartan (Super / in Dec.) and i am very excited.!

[MarathonMadeGalatians-]

Your defiantly knocking your self to much Mark. Your looking very strong in this video! well done

[sandiegojoey]

I've done my share of both, they're awesome! I will say this, that Hyrox is a polished, professional event, and much harder...much harder! The Deka Series is fun, as challenging as the effort to decide to put forth, but not the big professional production like Hyrox, but I still love it.

[TeeJay-phho]

“I wasn’t taking it easy, I was pacing myself “ 😂

[wildernesstraining]

What a great sport you are Mark!
Those were tidy events. Giving mere mortals the opportunity to test themselves without killing themselves in the process.
From a competition perspective, those three Tenerife events, should tune you up nicely for Hyrox this weekend!