We all need encouragement from time to time. As the Pirañas ramp up the training on the way to several long races this fall, the heat and increased load are taking some getting used to. This morning was just an “easy” recovery run of 6 at the lake. We rarely have non-Piraña company at our pre-dawn runs (no one wants to get up that early to be abused!), but this morning we were joined by Mark Bravo, local running legend, television personality, personal trainer and athlete extraordinaire. (Bravo is the one showing off his chiseled abs)
Bravo might just be the most encouraging person we have ever met. He greets everyone with “hello athlete!” and finds some aspect of your current condition and pursuit to praise you for. After a hip replacement in May of 2007, Mark has returned to running and had no trouble pushing the pace with the Pirañas. 6 easy miles turned into 7 pretty fast miles (ok, we always say it will be an easy day, and we always push the pace and run too far. there, we admit it), but we all had a great time.
Thanks for coming out athlete!