sleeves and matching red running shoes. How
cute, I thought, he dressed up to celebrate my
finish. Or so I thought.
To explain the significance of the next
events, you have to understand that our relationship began only a few months before we
joined the sport. Triathlon was and still is an
integral part of “us.” We’ve had trials and tribulations just like any couple, but we’ve always
had the shared interest and experience of a
triathlon journey. It’s mentally and physically
exhausting; we’ve seen
each other at our mental
and physical worst and
have been able to celebrate victories together.
We understand.
“Why are you dressed
like that?” I asked when
I came to my senses. He
didn’t say a word.
He got down on one
knee and a ͭ