In my life, I can count on one hand the number of things that I have done where I truly was terrified and completely unsure of my capabilities.
NUMBER ONE: Traveled through Europe for two weeks with my good friend Kristin. We managed to have a great time, not get our money stolen and never missed a train or flight.
NUMBER TWO: Studying for, taking and passing the Texas state exam that certified me to teach 8th though 12th grade math. I did it all while seven months pregnant.
NUMBER THREE: Preparing for and completing my first ever 5K run complete with mud and obstacles, all finished with a pulled pork sandwich and a beer. Mission.......accomplished.
The main stage at the run. Despite the thousands of people that were there either participating or as spectators, the event was run incredibly smooth and organized.
My clean sneaks before the race.
Me and my sister-in-law, Laura.
The finish line of the race.
About to hit the fire.
Ugh. I miscalculated my entry into the mud and ended up with a face (and mouth) full of mud. Gross.
Getting through the gunk.
You don't want to know what my shower looked like after I washed all this stuff off.
Emerging from the mud - the hardest part was getting up that slope while simultaneously trying NOT to bust my butt in front of all the spectators.
Treading carefully.
Crossing the finish line!
All done! We worked really well together - kept up a good pace and encouraged each other through the obstacles. We've already decided that we will be doing this race again next year with a goal to finish in under 45 minutes.
Epic.
Dirty sneaks after the race.
My "free" Warrior t-shirt and the ten dollar shirt we bought for Natalie.
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I'm a DFW teacher/coach who found you through Kelly. AND I was supposed to do Warrior Dash (paid, outfit designed and everything) and then I ended up with pneumonia.
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