Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan and Death Race, as well as the author of books including "Spartan Up!" and "10 Rules for Resilience."An entrepreneur with a rich history, Joe created brands and events that give runners and fitness athletes a chance to experience exciting challenges. In this interview, Joe and host Chris Cooper discuss Spartan's link to the gym world, certifications for coaches and the new DEKA indoor challenge. Also on the call: Benjamin Killary, Spartan's national field sales director. The trio also discuss the early days, the growth of the company and the future.Watch, then throw on your running shoes and sprint toward a set of monkey bars.
LinksBook a CallGym Owners United4:03 - Gym/Spartan connection7:46 - Early days10:44 - Pivotal moments12:39 - Certification17:32- DEKA challenge22:01 - After the race24:50 - Affiliation