Running along with the Platoon on their morning run, Woldemir was always sure to not miss being a part of the run.
The difference between a man yelling at the platoon to run while himself sitting down and sipping tea compared to a man running along with the Platoon as a unity, as one, motivating the weak and the strong to never give up even if your life depended on it, is very big. Anyone would be inspired.
It doesn't just increase the overall morale of the Platoon, it increases the motivation for progress, to get stronger. With the right mindset, these people will understand that now they all have the chance to become Grand Masters at Swordsmanship. and seeing a 42 year old man being completely capable to outrun them, their motivation just increases. Be it ego, envy or lust for progress, they all want to outmatch Woldemir some day. They want to be the pride of the Platoon.