Why do I want to compete in the Death Race? Simply to prove that I have what it takes to be among the elite who finish. I’ve always been a goal oriented person and this is one hell of a goal. I know it’s going to be the most difficult, craziest, most unknown thing I have ever done, but that’s what drives me. The unknown. No one knows what life is going to throw at you, and it’s the same way with this Death Race. I’ll prepare any way I can, knowing that the challenges are going to be completely different. In fall of 2012 I will be off to college, but not before I train and complete the Death Race so I can truly appreciate the unknown and be ready for what the world has to throw at me. And then some.

When I told my family I want to participate in the Death Race, and explained what it is, they told me I was insane, crazy, stupid, and that I’m probably going to die. I know all that they say is true but as I listen to them it fuels me. I get even more excited for the race, knowing that it’s my opportunity to prove them all wrong. My dad always told me to finish what you start, and don’t start what you don’t plan on finishing. Well I am going to start this race, and keep going until I finish, or physically cannot move another muscle.

In everything I do I find the need to push my self to the limit, just to see what that limit is. Now signing up for the Death Race I will find that limit. And then go past the limit to push on towards the end. To be honest I don’t know if I’ll finish, or even come close. But I’m sure as hell that I’m going to try my hardest and not give up till the end. I wish all of the other participant’s luck, just as I hope they wish me luck in the 2012 Spartan Death Race.