Motivation...where does it come from?

This is a video I took of Emma on Thursday night. She did not go to swim practice because she wanted to take Steve, a good friend of Jessi and mine, out to a movie for his birthday. I know this was more of a gift to Emma, but she wanted to do this for him on his birthday since he took her out for an adventure for her's.

Often we have people come over a ride their trainers in our basement...otherwise know as the sweat lodge. And from time to time, Emma will join in. She actually puts in a solid effort. It's not like, get on your bike and pretend. She does a lot of the workout including the fast pedals (which are quite easy for her since her wheel does not hit the drum that creates the resistance) and the one legged drills. Then she sets her towel, her gels, and her water bottle on the bike...just like everyone else. Occasionally you will see her with her iPod on, but she likes the television more. She loves her Felt road bike. Again, a big thank you to Robin at Fitness Fanatics for getting her all hooked up.

I know that Emma does not get this from me since I have only been on the trainer once this winter. It's all the great role models she has in her life, and ours. We feel so fortunate that she looks up to some pretty amazing people and models all their great habits. What if every child had this?

So where does Emma's motivation come from? I am not too sure really. But I don't think that there is any "motivation" involved here. This is status quo for Emma. When people come over to ride in the basement, so does she. When in Rome...

We are so proud of this little girl.