We just got back from Spartan Sacramento. 6yo did the kids race, hubby did the Sprint. This was my 1st ever experience going (hubby is on his 4th race). My do's and don'ts 1) Sac is reportedly an easier course. (compared to Diablo Hills) 2) Parking is organized chaos (so is everything else). Plan to get there 2 hours before your event- because parking took us 40 minutes (backed up miles down the road). As for leaving, same time out... add 40 min to drive time home. 3) take food! If you are like us and on a budget, we packed pizza, beer, waters, etc. During daddys race we went back to car- got out the chairs, sat and ate cold pizza. yum 4) if you have a toddler/baby, I suggest you leave them at home. The terrain is rough, so only bicycle wheeled stollers/wagons will work. (BOB). It's also a ton of waiting around, and nothing fun for them to do. DO NOT TAKE PLASTIC WHEELED STROLLERS! Bring th...
A full time mom of two: 8 yr and 4 yr old BOYS (Minions), married to a teacher/Air Force Reservist, AND full time high school counselor. I love to travel and am passionate about giving advice- basically don't do $h*# the hard way. Let me do the research, try it, then tell you what to do- to make life easier! And wine... lots of it along the way! (if you are like me and travel w/your bar in tow...this blog is for you)