With all due respect to Josue and Tracy, both of whom have been awesome trainers for me, I have to say that Clancy is the hands-down winner as best personal trainer for me. Without even trying, with every workout she reminds me of some very important things.
When the opportunity presents itself, go for a run. Don't worry about whether today is supposed to be a rest day or you need 6 more miles to get to a weekly total of 30 or whether you've eaten right today. If someone is willing to take you, go - with enthusiasm.
Stretch before running. The attached picture is Clancy's immediate (and always) reaction to me getting my running clothes on. She also drinks water immediately following each run - walks in the back door and slurps up a bunch of water.
- Feel the joy. Clancy doesn't think about each run as "exercise", "workout", "calorie burn" or anything other than just "play". She sees it as an opportunity to get out, breathe some fresh air, stretch some muscles and spend time with me. I'd venture to say that she never feels like she "has to" go running but rather she "gets to" go out and play.
- It's better to poop in someone else's yard. Even if Meg has to then pick it up.
- When you're done, relax. You deserve it.
And after all, she is my (very) "personal" trainer.
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