I wasn't there but as a multiple Spartan I can tell you, they show up. They get in the way, waste energy of those around them and do a lot of "burpees" (one burpeeish, look around for the Spartan minding the obstacle and waddle off). Although I have never seen one this fat, (I usually go in the earlier heats so they may still be stuffing their face to "carb load". I do ColorBlacklight runs with my 2 year old cause she loves to run, and it is fun to have her pass them. But in real events they Piss Me The Fuck Off, and if I could get away with it I would bury them in one of the mud pits!