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7 Habits of a Highly Effective Training Partner

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Brings gas and beer — but rarely skis.

Your partner has to offer the right stuff. That stuff should be fuel and refreshments — not more time behind the boat.

Has gentle hands.

Treats your ski with love and care — and doesn’t make you cringe when it’s time for sunscreen.

Drives like he means it.

A good partner knows there’s more to driving than just punching the gas — and can free-hand the throttle when your cruise-control system gets fried in a electrical storm.

Dresses appropriately.

No spandex, and always brings a PFD.
 

Gets your gear obsession.

Understands why you’re concerned about 1/1,000th of an inch.
 

Doesn’t mind getting dirty.

Has a great set of lungs for diving deep and performing course maintenance — lake slime is a great substitute for a facial.
 

Better than the last partner.

It’s all about improving, right?

Photo: Bill Doster

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2 Responses to “7 Habits of a Highly Effective Training Partner”

  1. Jay says:

    A picture is worth a thousand words.

  2. bcs says:

    Ristorcelli…I want to join your boat. Jealous!

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