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deliberately (purposely) set my alarm for 45 minutes earlier so I can run on 
my treadmill and do some mat exercises before I begin. Since I work remotely 
from home, I tend to do this 5 days a week, during my work hours. When I fail 
to follow this routine of exercising before work, I seem to not be able to focus, 
or better yet even muster up (to get) the energy to start my day.
I feel like a new person after sweating a bit in the morning. Actually, I feel like I 
wouldn't be able to function without exercise- it’s what gives me energy. I feel 
proud of myself that this is what keeps me focused, as it is also a healthy habit 
to have. I can re-charge my brain and work on my fitness simultaneously (at 
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the same time)! All in all, I’m in love with this method and it makes me feel 
amazing!
4/ Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future.
You should say: 
what sport it is 
When and where would you do it 
What preparations and equipment you would need 
and explain why you would like to try this sport 
I'm going to tell you about my interest in paddle boarding. As I grew up about 3 
hours from the coast, I frequently went to the beach but I didn't usually do 
anything other than just relax on the beach. However, I've always seen people 
do paddle boarding on the intercoastal waterways and ocean itself, and have 
wondered what it's like. 
I would like to try it in Miami, Florida, about 3 hours from my house. There are 
lots of opportunities to do paddle boarding and almost any other water sport 
activity there. For example, there's sailing, kayaking, canoeing jet skiing, 
parasailing, etc. For this activity in particular, I would just need to rent the paddle 
board and the paddle, as I don't own either of them- there are countless places 
that offer this. I'm sure the company would provide instructions and make you 
sign a waiver acknowledging the possible risks. I don't think there is any 
preparation other than having decent upper body strength, generally being in 
shape, and listening to the paddling instructions.
I'm particularly interested in this sport because it is a good way to exercise while 
enjoying a nice view. While I've tried kayaking, I've always wondered if paddle 
boarding is a whole new challenge, since it involves you to be standing while 
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you do it. All in all, I think it would be a good way to stay in shape and explore 
the seas.