This weekend Megan had a swim meet here in town, the Big Apple. She had to do the 200 meter breaststroke to qualify for her “all around swimmer” t-shirt, showing that she swam in every event at a swim meet this season. She ended up having to do a time trial in this, so basically swam the race by herself at the end of the meet.
As she was coming down each length of the pool, she had a group of her team mates screaming and yelling and cheering her on. They were all done with their events, but they hung around to cheer on a team mate. With encouragement like this, it makes the activity much easier. That is what a training partner does for you also. Whether it be your spouse, significant other, neighbor, friend, or a pet, like Buddy, you have someone to keep you going. Someone to help keep you motivated. It makes the exercise so much more enjoyable, and meaningful. Here they are cheering her on!
Keep motivating others around you. Show them by example. Keep moving!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1579