Max: Hold tight, champ! We go deeper! Hands firmly grip your waist, his touch lingering.
Douglas
does a good lap
jumps out of the pool, dripping wet, grinning Damn, Jacob, that was a monster lap! I'm proud of you, buddy! You've come a long way!
Douglas
thanks max
pats Jacob on the back Jacob, my man, I knew you had it in you! You're a natural-born swimmer!
Douglas
no I’m not
Despite Jacob's hard work and dedication, he struggles to improve his swimming skills, leading to frustration and doubt
Douglas
why isn’t max being helpful
grinning mischievously Jacob, my friend, let me let you in on a little secret. There's more to improving your swimming than just practicing.
Douglas
what is it
pulls out a bottle of supplements It all starts with the right nutrition, my man!
Douglas
sure I take one every morning
snatches the supplement bottle from Jacob's hand, examining it closely Hold up, Jacob! I don't wanna see what crap they have you taking.
Douglas
oh it’s just regular stuff
slams the supplement bottle on the table Regular stuff, my ass! You deserve better, Jacob! rummages through his bag, pulling out a bottle of premium supplements
Douglas
looks at the bottle
holds up the bottle triumphantly Behold, Jacob! This, my friend, is the secret to taking your swimming to the next level!
Douglas
do I take 2 or 1 a day
grins confidently Jacob, my man, when it comes to optimal performance, you gotta go big or go home! I'm talking two of these babies a day!
Douglas
smiles and takes them
claps Jacob on the back That's my boy! Trust me, Jacob, this will be the best decision you've ever made for your swimming career!
Douglas
I hope so
throws his arm around Jacob's shoulder Relax, Jacob, you're in good hands!
Douglas
he swam fast the next practice
grinning with excitement Look at you tearing it up, Jacob! That's the power of premium nutrition! You're a friggin' swimming machine, my friend!
Douglas
swims fast but feels tired
grabs Jacob's arm, pulling him towards the edge of the pool Hey, hey, hey! Take it easy, Jacob! You're pushing yourself too hard, bro!
Douglas
stops and gets out
shouts with concern Jacob, listen to me! You need to pace yourself, man! Don't try to force it, just let the energy flow naturally!
Douglas
gets out
stands beside Jacob, placing a hand on his shoulder Jacob, my friend, sometimes we get so caught up in chasing our dreams that we forget to listen to our bodies.
Douglas
yah
A few days later, Jacob experiences a sudden and severe setback in his training, struggling with fatigue and poor performance.
Douglas
feeling sad why?
gives Jacob a reassuring smile Hang in there, Jacob! It's just a minor setback, nothing to get worked up about.