One of the essential members of Team Dot is my trainer, Alayne. Like Doug (always amusing hairdresser), Vera (I want to hug my house after she's been here cleaning), Tracy (wonderful, efficient peddies), Matthew (financial planner with a touch of sass), and Erin (my magical gardener), Alayne makes my life easier.
Perhaps "better" is a more apt adjective because there is nothing "easy" about what Alayne inspires me to do. When I first started working out with her a few years ago, I had no idea I would one day do what I do now -- and actually look forward to it. Today's title is, of course, and actual quote -- first heard the day I thought mastering the 12 pound weights for bicep curls signified eminent achievement. Not so much. There is no finish line, as they say.
What keeps me coming back not just the challenge and the variety of the workouts, both of which are significant incentives; its Alayne, herself. She's supportive, knowledgeable, smart and just plain nice. Over the years, I've observed how she employs her firm-but-gentle manner to motivate people of varying levels push themselves to the next plateau. If you're in the Portland area, you're lucky to have such available talent.
Check out her website http://www.portlandteamfitness.com/
And, while we're at it... shall I bring the 2o's?
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I can attest to the torture (delivered with love) that is Alayne. She is quite the spitfire and thinks nothing of suggesting that you can do a couple more (hundred) sit ups, push ups, etc. And the thing is, you fall for it EVERY TIME. It's amazing. She's amazing. Great job keeping up with her, Dot!
And to think mine was named Norby and when he was hung-over or in a bad mood I'd not be able to move the next day and he liked to see how fast he could get me in a head-choke without the boss noticing.
Gabriel
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