Today was a lung workout. When not in the weight room, we ran. And ran some more. We ran around the track. We ran up the stairs in the stadium. We ran with a medicine ball over our heads. We ran ladders. We ran. A lot.
I also heard about my line-mates’ weekends. One person’s son went on a college visit to Villanova. Another had a great weekend (she is now dating a great guy and has been one big smile this session.) Another went to Louisiana and had a great time.
I could have run today at home, I guess. But getting to know my line-mates is really the best part of the training I do. I see their struggles on the field (and they see mine) and we share our victories. I slept four hours last night. My friends are why I got out of bed when I didn’t feel like it.
I have to believe quality friendships and caring about your line-mates is the cornerstone of what “the Next Level” truly is.