I got an email late Sunday night from a young woman who I coach in rowing. She was keen to work out hard starting this week. So keen that she suggested Monday morning. Who am I to turn down a keen young rower? So I dragged myself out of bed at 5am to meet up and work out. This has been pretty common in my life, but, remember, I just completed a sloth cycle - including MAJOR sleep ins. 5am was pretty darned early!
I arrived first and she was a tad late. I was pretty sure she wasn't coming so I climbed on the treadmill. Luckily, I was wrong and my work out buddy showed up very soon after the treadmill started to grind away. We set up the rowing machines and rowed a good piece side by side. Then a few rounds of back and tricep weights. Time flew! And the rest of the day was awesome.
What's the point of this little snippet? Partner up! Working out with another person is tons more motivating. You work harder and it seems easier. Win all the way around.