1000 Words: The Warrior Dash!

July 14th may just be another hot, summer day to most of you, but it has a pretty special meaning in my house. July 14th is my husband and I's anniversary. This year, we marked 5 years of marriage. Although 5 years isn't necessarily a long time, it is a still a milestone to me.

It also happened to fall on the date of the Warrior Dash in Earlham. For those of you who don't know about the Warrior Dash, it is a 5k that has obstacles such as mud pits, rope walls, etc. See the link here for more information: The Warrior Dash.


I am more of a runner than my husband, but he agreed to run this with me since it was on our anniversary. He also agreed to wear costumes---he's such a good sport.


When I look at this picture, I think of how hot it was that day: close to 100 degrees heat index and we ran at 11:00 AM. I see my husband struggling through the course since he "didn't need to train for 3 miles." I see myself enjoying throwing mud in my husband's face a little too much.

But I also see the man who stayed with me the entire run to help me over the rope wall that I was the most concerned with. And I feel like that tells you a lot about our relationship: we stick together no matter what. Through good times and bad times. Through thick and thin. Through....well, excessive heat and mud pits. He is my best friend and I cannot wait to spend another 5 years (plus more) with him.