Let the Training Begin...

Casey and I have decided to put our relationship and our bodies to the test. We are competing in a crazy thing called the Warrior Dash in May. The Warrior Dash is a 3.5 mile race complete with 13 obstacles (tornado ally, climbing up bales of hay, running down stream, climbing up a muddy hill, jumping over fire, etc) and you get a "warrior helmet" which very much resembles a viking helmet (see photo). Casey has promised that we are running this race together as a couple which honestly, is the only way I would want to run it. I figure if we can make it through this race together, we can make it through anything! Training began last weekend. We ran outside on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was a piece of cake. Sunday on the other hand, made me cry. My legs felt like they were each 100 pounds and the air was cold so it burned my throat. Casey was so supportive, encouraging, and such a sweetheart. Tuesday I trained in the gym and I had a lifetime first...I ran 2 miles without stopping! I was so proud of myself. My goal is to be able to run 4...then I need to work on building some muscles so I can hoist myself up the robe ladder. More updates to follow...