We've all been told how important it is to have an exercise buddy: someone to challenge you, keep you on track, and someone you feel responsible to (ie: you don't skip workouts.)
Thus far, I've been training for the AWBC (click on the icon to check my fundraising progress) w/ Sam in the stroller. Now, don't get me wrong, Sammy is an awesome stroller baby and great training partner. But he will only last about 5 miles, requires snacks, and isn't the best conversationalist.
Several weeks ago I posted on the AWBC board that I needed a training partner in my area...and got a response. So today I trained with my new buddy, Christine. It was amazing! I felt energized by our conversation and we kept a great pace. We even walker further than we had anticipated (8 miles) and it seemed like an easy 8. We have a schedule worked out and will finish 2 weeks before the walk at 20 miles Saturday and 10 miles Sunday. The next week (Memorial Day weekend) we'll do some easy 4s or 6s in our neighborhoods and then we'll be all set for Walk Weekend 2010: June 5 &6.
Zenful Mommy and her hubby are walking too .. we have a team of about 15 amazing individuals (Team Breast Intentions.) But Zenful Mommy lives about 45 minutes away so it's great to have a buddy close by (10 minutes.)
I'm very excited ... we have less than 3 months of training left but I KNOW I can do this. My buddy Christine and I have committed to each other to keep pace and stick together (ie: if one is injured or has to slow down we both do.) We'll cross that finish line together (hopefully with Zenful Mommy, her super-hubby and other members of the team as well.)
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