INITIAL MILE

Calling all anime fans, fitness enthusiasts and obstacle course sprinters! It's time to level up and step into the shoes from some of your favorite anime heroes. Join the Warrior Obstacle Sprint, where you'll be challenged to complete a series of movements and physical and mental exercises inspired by anime heroes across the animeverse. Can you get through all the challenges and earn your warriors badge? Find out by registering for this FREE event.

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WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE?: Saturday, September 6 during the Anime Fan and Fitness Festival

 

CHALLENGE TIME FRAME: 11:30am - 2:30pm​

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REGISTRATION: Free (Must register online in advance. Limited to 20 warriors.)

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WARRIOR OBSTACLE SPRINT PRIZES:​

• Warriors completing the challenge will earn their warriors badge.

• Warriors who partially complete the challenge will receive a warrior sticker.

• The FASTEST WARRIOR, will win a CASH PRIZE!

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WHAT ARE THE OBSTACLES? Main obstacles will be announced two to three weeks before the event. ​

All Exercises and Challenges were sent to official warriors on Tuesday, August 26. If you are a registered warrior and have not received this email, please contact us at TeamInitialMile@gmail.com

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PARTICIPATING WARRIORS SHOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING EXERCISES FOR HIGHER SUCCESS RATE & HAVE ZERO ACHES, PAINS OR INJURIES:

• Bodyweight lunges, squats, and push-ups with proper form.

• Walk or run 100 meters comfortably.

• Lift weight up to 50lbs.

• Reach above head with zero pain.

• Balance on one leg for 15 sec.​​

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WAIVER FORMS:

All participants must complete an additional "Check-in" waiver form at the event before participating.

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CHALLENGE PROCEDURES:

• Starting at 10:30am, warriors can check-in at the challenger tent. First warrior will begin at 11:30am or earlier if all warriors are checked in.

• Warriors will be monitored by official Initial Mile ref.

• Warriors must follow the obstacle in sequential order.

• Warriors have ONE attempt to complete the challenge.

• Once the warrior has started the challenge, they must continue on until they either complete or stop the challenge.

• Each warriors goal is to complete the course as fast as they can.

• Upon successfully completing the course, warriors will earn their warrior badge.

• Challenges and details of the obstacle sprint are subject to change.

• Warriors will compete indivdually in the order they are placed.

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FAQ:

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Is this event indoors or outdoors?

Our Warrior Obstacle Sprint will take place in the center of the festival on a grass soccer field. (ALL EYES ON YOU!)

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Will all warriors compete simultaneously or individually?

All warriors will compete one at a time based on a random generator order. You will receive your race placement on the day of the race.

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Do I have to be an elite level athlete to participate? 

Absolutely not. This event is open to warriors of all levels. Although this sprint will challenge you physically, this is not only a high intense obstacle course race. This race will do more than challenge your physical and mental capabilities. What does that mean? You'll have to register and find out!

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If I show up late, can I still participate?

Warriors who show up late will automatically be placed at the end of the list. Although we will do our best to allow you to compete, it will not be guaranteed due to timing of other events.

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What should I wear for the competition?

Regular workout clothes and shoes will suffice. Other items to consider are sunglasses, hat, gloves and sunblock.

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How long will it take to complete the course?

Some warriors may finish in 5 minutes and other warriors may finish in 10 minutes.

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Can Children participate in the W.O.S.?

Unfortunately, this is not a child friendly event. 

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Can I wear a cosplay?

Warriors can wear a cosplay as long as it allows your to be completely mobile. Cosplays that do not allow complete arm or leg movement cannot be accomodated.

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