Gemotions

He held the list up to the light, re-reading the words: *Run a marathon*. Alex knew his wife, Emily, had talked about this for years. He took a deep breath. He’d done it. He'd already signed them both up for the local marathon.

He had started training secretly months ago, charting their runs on a hidden app, adjusting their diet. He could hardly contain his excitement. The moment they cross the finish line together, it was a moment he was already savoring.

He’d bought her brand-new running shoes, the best ones, tucked away in the closet, a gift ready to be unwrapped. He was buzzing with the feeling.