On a whim, Anna signed up for online dating. She matched with a profile of a guy named Josh who had a cute dog. They texted for a bit before finally setting up a time to meet. Josh was excited about the match, she seemed smart, funny, and badass. Anna on the other hand wasn’t so sure it would turn into anything but thought he was nice and wanted to meet his dog. They met at a local brewery (Richmond has tons of those) and after talking about everything from Star Trek to Spartan races, they knew there was something between them. Anna was training for the Richmond Marathon 2018, and Josh was training for his first 5K. As the weeks passed they spent more and more time together, and Anna finally got to meet Josh’s dog Indy. On the day of the race Josh not only came out to cheer Anna on, but he woke up early to drive her to the start line. Among the crowds, the icy temperatures, and gusty wind they both realized their relationship was something more. After a few ups and downs, a 10K, a half marathon, and a few Spartan Races, Anna and Josh have decided to say I Do at the Richmond Marathon 2020