Local Man Qualifies For Obstacle Course World Championship

By Travis Thayer Romney "Shea" Johnson. Photo provided. (Greendale, Ind.) – A local man has qualified for the Obstacle Course World Championship Romney “Shea” Johnson, 44, of Greendale, competed in the Greater Nashville BattleFrog: Open on April 9th. Johnson finished 18th in the 40-44 age group with a time of 2:11:47, qualifying for the Obstacle Course World Championship that will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada later this year. The BattleFrog Obstacle Race Series is one of the nation’s fastest growing outdoor fitness events that is expertly designed by Navy SEAL’s and SeaBees. Each BattleFrog features an 8 km course and at least 25 obstacle expertly placed into unique terrain to be challenging, fun and mentally engaging. Johnson also competes in similar events such as the Warrior Dash, Spartan Race and Tough Mudder. In order to prepare for the grueling competitions, Johnson runs between 15 and 25 miles a week, and does a CrossFit style workout at The Athletic Club in Lawrenceburg, among other workouts. “I enjoy the camaraderie among all the athletes that push and encourage you to do and be better as an athlete,” said Johnson. There is nothing better than going out and competing among a positive, healthy and encouraging group of individuals that help encourage you to be better today than you were yesterday.” Johnson’s next competition will take place at the Mud, Guts and Glory event on May 14 at Kings Domain in Oregonia, Ohio, home of the previous two Obstacle Course Racing World Championships. Johnson also plans to compete at the Chicagoland BattleFrog event on May 28.