Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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Two years ago, we were nearly 80 pounds heavier. Now, at almost 50, we’re training for one of the most hardcore races in the world: Finland’s Wife Carrying Competition.

We’re not exactly built like past champions. But we've trained differently this year. We've pushed harder, trained smarter, and we’re just one month out.

🥉 In 2024, we missed the bronze by 2.8 seconds.
💪 In 2024, can we claim the gold?

Learn the update of two late-blooming genealogists chase an offbeat dream—one jump, sprint, and splash at a time.

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