a tribute to Anne
It’s my workout partner’s birthday today, so I wanted to post this brief tribute.
I’ve had numerous workout partners in the 20 years (off and on) that I’ve been training. It’s always great to have a buddy, of course, but people’s level of motivation varies.
Of all the workout buddies I’ve had, Anne is the best: the hardest-working, the most diligent at showing up at the gym, the most concerned with proper form, and the most tolerant of my pontifications.
Possessed of a great store of knowledge from her days as an occupational therapist, Anne is nevertheless always receptive to my suggestions (which sometimes sound a lot like nagging). She wants to be the best she can be, and I have tremendous respect for that–and for her.
On a personal level, she’s the best kind of friend a person could have: caring, honest, forgiving, brainy, eager to learn, and a heck of a lot of fun.
So here’s you, Anne. Happy birthday, buddy.
January 22nd, 2005 at 7:39 pm
Hi Mary,
I just got home from a long and snowy/sleety journey from Louisville. So, now that I am safely home, I checked out the email and your blog. This has led me to be sitting here feeling very touched and grateful for your kind and loving tribute. Thanks!
From my perspective Mary, I remain so appreciative of your friendship, encouragement, counsel and support. Even though I feel that this weight is not coming off like I would like, I do know that I am considerably healthier than I was 15 months ago and without your mentoring, I would not have the determination or hope to hang in there!
So, my good buddy when and where tomorrow shall we sweat?
Lots of love and hugs, Anne