Yesterday was our 28th wedding anniversary. It seems like yesterday when Sarah and I said “I do”! A lot of things have changed over the years, but the one thing that has not is much I care, and love, Sarah. I thought I was in love that day, but little did I know that was just the beginning. That love has grown so much over these years that I cannot imagine my life without her. We have raised a family, gone on many adventures, and have a passion for exercise and running that has truly been our bond together over these years.
We have been biking, running, walking, hiking all of these years. Here we went back on to where we went on our honeymoon at Estes Park, CO. We spent many times hiking the Rocky Mountains, and have gone back 2 other times and relived that honeymoon as well. We have been in many races together, and separately. We may have run some races separately, but we were there together in all of them!
Here 2 years ago Sarah is patiently waiting for me to finish the Twin Cities Marathon! It was a struggle for me to finish that day. But I knew she would be waiting for me at the finish line, and she was.
I kind of collapsed in her arms at the finish. Tears of joy from me at that time. I knew she would be there, just like always. Supporting, cheering, and many times now, running with me. No other words to describe that kind of a relationship…a relationship that gets even stronger over time.
We have run many races together, and here our friend Cory Ann took one of us in the Brookings half, and we saw her, so of course, I put my arm around her as we ran and smiled! That is what life has been. Doing things together, supporting each other, good days and bad days. I can think of no one else I would rather be with.
Now that the kids are grown and out of the house, we are planning on what our next adventures will be. We don’t know what they will be yet, but guarantee if will involve races, and places we have never been to yet. Many more adventures to go and experience together, and hopefully we will have this for years to come.
It may have been 28 years ago yesterday where we said “I do”, but the lifetime adventure is where it is at. The adventures and lifetime memories only get better, and running and exercise has been that strong bond between. What are you waiting for? It is never too late to start. We can all move, and do something. Start making some ongoing memories for you as well. The biggest limitation is not your legs, but your mind! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 4029
