Saili Gosula, 59. One Tough Lady Motivated Through Pain And Grit

Read what drives 59-year-old Saili Gosula to push through pain and grit in some of the world’s toughest fitness events including Spartan and DEKA.

Q: Explain the type of events you participate in. What do these events give you emotionally or mentally that you don’t find anywhere else?

"I compete in Spartan races, DEKA events (Strong, Mile and Fit), and more traditional foot races like 5ks and even a half marathon."

Spartan races are obstacle course races. Anything from a 5K

to a half marathon with 20–30 obstacles that test strength, endurance and skill.

DEKA events are more structured fitness competitions with functional exercises and some running, demanding in a different way.

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