This is purely anecdotal. I have no statistics showing what I am about to express, but I believe in it. I recall my very first triathlon. Without my knowledge friends were orchestrated to show up at a number of places along the route. There even was a huge fifteen-foot sign that colorfully read, “Go Michele!” During that triathlon I was nervous, doubtful of my physical ability and fatigued. It seemed like anytime I’d have a dip in my energy or confidence, a few friends surpr