How Joey became a Warrior… Warrior Dash 2011

war·ri·or (wôr-r, wr-)

n.

1. One who is engaged in or experienced in battle.

2. One who is engaged aggressively or energetically in an activity, cause, or conflict

Some great warriors of our history include the likes of Alexander The Great, Napoleon, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Ark, those who fought and still fight the war in Afghanistan, Conan the Barbarian, He-Man and She-ra! Idols and heroes, they pushed past their limits and accomplished things mere wimps could only dare to dream of.  They are brave and gutsy, and they inspire generations to go beyond their bounds and perform tasks that the average person would shy from. And they look dead sexy doing it too.

So I guess that’s why so many “warriors” flocked to Windham Mountain, New York for what was (and always will be) considered the best form of proving you are seriously kick ass.  They participated in Warrior Dash.  And it’s insane to watch, let alone be apart of.  As the fleet of my Long Island Warriors touched down on their battlefield, it would soon be known who was friggin’ out of their minds and who should never have drank all that beer the night before…

Joey along with seven other aspiring Warriors (which included my girl Jacquie!) set out to conquer the 3.2-mile run, complete with obstacles and yes, beer.  Barricades, Barb Wire, wrecked cars to climb, climbing walls, lots of mud and a wall of fire.  Need I say more?

This is a serious event.  You either go big or go the hell home.  And there is no room for those who have no ambition either.  You need to bring it, and hell, if there are people out there enduring war everyday for your freedom, than you better complete the course and show some damn appreciation.

Not to mention, there is a beer for you at the end of the race.  Probably one of the best beers you will ever drink! Because damn it, you earned it.

I must say, I am EXTREMELY proud of all of them, but I am especially proud of my girl Jacquie.  She was the only girl from our Long Island Warriors who did the race.  And she is AWESOME (come on, did you think I would actually do this? I am not a warrior.  I am a “damsel in distress”.  Besides, mud is gross and my hair is way flammable and it didn’t seem like it would be a smart thing for me to do. Besides, I got my tan on watching my super hot husband break his ass!)

AND I must congratulate the king warrior himself Anthony C, who beat not only Joey but the whole group of them with almost a 10 minute time difference.  Don’t ever doubt the underdog people.  Anthony, with hair like that, you knew you were going to blow them away.  Your long mane proved them all wrong.

Check out the exclusive video below and pictures (check out Joey’s outfit! G.I. Joe!)from the dash.  And for more information about Warrior Dash, go to http://www.facebook.com/WarriorDash or http://www.WarriorDash.com

Warrior Dash 2011, Windham Mountain, NY

Hope to see you all next year.  By the way, I now can say I have a super hot Warrior Husband.  I always wanted to say that!