Team efforts

This week we were down to eight people. I know that some have gone on holiday. One sent apologies because she had to work late. Also the weather wasn’t terribly conducive to being out in the open.

The ground we usually base ourselves on was very wet and boggy so I decided on a different spot nearby. We were still “hidden” from general view. Because of the change of position I varied the warm up route taking in the first cricket pitch. It made a change and I think variety helps so long as it is kept within a framework of familiarity.

I had to re-organise the session in my mind because of the number attending. I set them on a relay of three points so there were four in each “team”. They did it twice round and then had a short rest. Then went through the same effort once more.

I find that even though I stress that it isn’t a race, they are all very competitive. This motivation enables each and everyone of them to push themselves over the short distances I set.

After the final jog round to cool down we had what seems to have become a regular little chat. This week I was able to relate what information I had collected about tee shirts. We are trying to decide on a colour.

MO said how she had noticed the previous week’s efforts had been set for all abilities and that no-one gave up but worked through to their own level. She pointed out that everyone was achieving in the company of others. MO found this motivating and at the same time lacking in intimidation.

AB announced that she had managed to go out and jog for a full fifteen minutes for the first time since joining the Plodders. She puts this down to her achievements during the Monday sessions. We were all impressed and the whole group were most supportive.