since starting the program, i've gotten messages of encouragement periodically from my sempai (Japanese roughly for mentor/seniors who completed the program before me) in PCP. i used to wonder if they had been following me directly, or how they were staying updated.
sometimes for add'l help, esp. in the beginning of program, i also tried looking up COMPLETED logs, but wasn't too bothered soon after because there were too many to sort thru it seemed.
but i always appreciated sempai's comments, as well as the other ones from fellow current PCPers.
so i started following several of the current blogs. now, i find myself bringing up the PCP homepage everyday, and i love the routine of just looking at the most recent entries listed. it's great to just check and see how others are doing, comment quickly here and there, and then use that all to inspire myself.
after completing, i def now see myself checking on the homepage and to "touch base" with the group and offer any encouragement. the power of this support group is really amazing, in terms of how it gives to you and how you can keep giving back. wonderful stuff !!
epilogue: PATRICK-sensei, there should be a section of the homepage for the growing community of alums; can just be a forum, open for discussion to reminisce, to review and remind health/fitness techniques, and to support each other in the post-PCP world. think if this isn't there yet, really would be a great addition to have...
The forum is a good idea. I'm sure there'll be enough alums to keep it occupied!
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