It was 85 degrees in Colorado today, and Diana and I were set out to do a few things; kick some ass, get a little dirty, and survive. 15 plus obstacles stood between us and the finish line, all of which included ice cold water and A LOT of mud. These obstacles included, but are not limited to, crawling under barb wire in muddy trenches, carrying sand bags and 20 pound back packs up multiple hills, pulling a cement block up and down a muddy path and getting over multiple 7 feet walls...I think we can officially call ourselves pretty bad ass...or as some people would call it, an official Spartan.
Today I learned a lot about myself. Not only did Diana and I push and help each other if needed throughout the race, we finished something that many people are too scared to even try.
Lesson number two: Go into every challenge with a positive outlook. No matter how hard the obstacles you come across get, don't give up. In the end, after going through the sweat and pain you come out a better and stronger person.
Also, who doesn't like free beer and gold medals?
Tonight after washing the layers of mud away, I started to notice my battle wounds the Spartan race left behind. All I could do was smile. I never thought that I could do something like I did today, but now that I know that I can, I am anxious to see what else I am capable of doing.
Push yourself and you'll be surprised to see how far you can go.
Spartan out. :)
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