Comments on: Running Buddies. http://blogs.capella.edu/askdoctoraladvising/2008/09/15/running-buddies/ Preparing for and accomplishing a doctoral program at Capella Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:27 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Joe Hrdlicka http://blogs.capella.edu/askdoctoraladvising/2008/09/15/running-buddies/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Joe Hrdlicka Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:09:19 +0000 http://blogs.capella.edu/askdoctoraladvising/?p=38#comment-63 I've found that identifying buddies for workout purposes is an excellent way to stay motivated and "on course" with your workout routine. Looking ahead to a run or workout with like-minded individuals makes the time more enjoyable, for starters. Additionally, it helps hold you accountable because you don't want to disappoint the person(s) you have agreed to meet. I find that I don't particularly care for the gentle "ribbing" I receive if I don't show up for a workout session to which I've committed. Taking the "buddy system" a step further, I have found that when buddies commit to training toward a common goal (such as a race or weight loss goal), you can help motivate and improve each other's performance. Furthermore, the friendship and camaraderie that I have received from meeting more workout buddies has made for a fulfilling experience. From a variety of fronts, workout buddies certainly help ensure motivation. I’ve found that identifying buddies for workout purposes is an
excellent way to stay motivated and “on course” with your workout
routine. Looking ahead to a run or workout with like-minded individuals
makes the time more enjoyable, for starters. Additionally, it helps hold you accountable because you don’t want to disappoint the person(s) you have agreed to meet. I find that I don’t particularly care for the gentle “ribbing” I receive if I don’t show up for a workout session to which I’ve committed.

Taking the “buddy system” a step further, I have found that when buddies
commit to training toward a common goal (such as a race or weight loss
goal), you can help motivate and improve each other’s performance.
Furthermore, the friendship and camaraderie that I have received from
meeting more workout buddies has made for a fulfilling experience.

From a variety of fronts, workout buddies certainly help ensure
motivation.

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