Tough Mudder? Yes please!

Dan and I have decided to really challenge ourselves this year.

We are considering purchasing tickets to this years "Seattle Tough Mudder."

Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses, half a million inspiring participants, and more than $2 million dollars raised for the Wounded Warrior Project, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world.

In the Seattle Tough Mudder, there are 28 obstacles. Some of these include swimming, crawling through muddy water filled tubes, climbing walls, monkey bars, and many more. I must admit however, that I am dreading the final obstacle which is running through charged wires, some of which are a 10,000 volt shock.

This goal is different than any we've ever had. We've done our research, and are starting our training today. We are strangely excited about this. It's going to be difficult, and probably miserable at times, but I've always wanted to challenge myself in some extreme way. The average time for a physically fit person to complete this course is over three hours. I could care less if this takes me five (although three would be awesome), as long as I finish.

So, here's to the sore muscles and long runs! Let's get this thing going :)

Thanks to you

I haven't had much to say lately, but I just wanted to write today because I am feeling thankful.

Nothing specifically has happened to make me feel this way... but it's days like this that I love. I just woke up with a warm heart that feels extremely grateful.

So, thank you to all of you in my life. I love each and every one of you.

Follow your heart

Nobody knows you like you know yourself. Follow your heart, but don't forget to take your brain along.

Take my hand...

I like to think that I am strong most days. I am very fortunate with all that I have, so I should be a very thankful. Believe me, I am extremely grateful for my life and those in it.

But there are always challenges in life. Some known to others, and some within yourself. I deal with those more than I'd like. Sometimes I wish I could just tell the world everything that my crazy little brain has going through it... but trust me, the world isn't prepared for that ;)

I deal with the stresses in my life pretty well most days. But there are times that I'd like someone to read my mind and understand. Unfortunately, even if that were possible, I'm pretty sure no one would get it.

Over-thinking can really drive a person crazy. And my wheels are spinnin'