I am a Spartan! Aroo!

I am a Spartan!!!

Wow so I did it, I am officially a Spartan and I am so proud of myself for getting through it.  The race was very challenging and I had a lot of help but I did it and I could not be more pleased with my accomplishment.  I did the race with my Dukes, the group I workout with and they are the most supportive group of people.

We push each other, encourage each other and I could not have finished this race without them. 

That's me on the top of the wall to the right

I was nervous because I was doubting my abilities, I was doubting what I am capable of doing, I questioned myself.  However, the moment I jumped over the fire pit I had an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment, a feeling that I am capable of so much more than I even give myself credit for.  I was a Spartan and I was instantly ready to sign up for the next one and although it was a very challenging race I finished it. 

I climbed walls, crawled under barb wire, climbed ropes and ran up a whole lot of stairs. 

I think the moral of this story is to stop placing limits on your capabilities, stop listening to that voice in your head that tells you you can’t, stop doubting yourself and get up and do it.  There is so much in life that we can do and yet we frequently choose to sit around and dream about it.  I am so thankful to have done this race and to have pushed myself and my body to do things that I never imagined I could do.   

Today I am sore with bruises all over my body but they are so worth it, I am calling them battle wounds, battle wounds from the many fights I will have against this war, the keep myself alive and healthy war. 

I encourage you to get your own battle wounds and wear them proudly now go, get busy! 

Thats me in the back :(