This weeks Fit Friend Friday is focussed on local Spartan Pro Team member, actor, and all around great guy Tahir. Despite 2020 getting off to a disrupted start due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Tahir is staying positive and in shape, ready to race as soon as the Obstacle Course Race season starts up again later in the year.

Your name: Tahir Ansari - @tahir_ocr

Age: 27

How did you first get in to OCR?

After finishing University, I craved doing competitive sports once again. Used to run long distances in school, but laid off running for a solid 4 years. Saw ads for it and it seemed interesting so i signed up!

What is your favourite race or OCR experience?

My very first race. Overconfident me signed up for Elite Beast thinking i'd smash it. Failed 8 obstacles. Humbling experience, and it got me hooked on.

Favourite obstacle?

Herc Hoist

Biggest achievement?

Getting into the Spartan Pro Team:)

OCR must have item?

An amazing sense of direction. So that you don't constantly lose your way in a race.

Favourite post race snack?

STEAMBOAT!!!

When is your next race and why did you choose it?

Not really sure with the whole COVID situation. Once it dies down, I’m taking the first race i can find. Philippines full of OCR racing brands so probably there!

What is your workout mantra / favourite saying when things get tough?

’I’m not doing this just for myself, I'm doing it for everyone who has rallied behind me and who has believed in me:)’