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Venturing into the Gym

By 3:30 a.m., our hero arrives at the gym, rattled yet determined. The gym is eerie in its silence, amplifying the feeling that he's engaged in something borderline ludicrous. Without any fellow early birds, he wrestles with self-doubt but quickly drives himself into gym activities, a mixture of bicep curls and push-ups intended to mimic Wahlberg’s workout.

Despite the fatigue creeping in, the seclusion of the pre-dawn gym allows for a sense of freedom, mirroring the feeling of overcoming a mountain of solitude. Each droplet of sweat becomes a testament to his effort, even as he acknowledges a consistent habit of skipping workouts. The early hours morph into an unexpected period of introspection and growth, revealing an odd charm to the routine.