And I think it hates me right back. I have a few questions for those of you who regularly inhabit gyms:
1. Are people always so unfriendly? I mean, I don't expect anyone to tell me their hopes and dreams or anything, but would it kill them to smile and say hi back to me? As I told my sister, "No one at the gym wants to be my friend!"
2. Should the treadmill give me motion sickness? It isn't so much when I'm running on it, but after I get off it makes me dizzy and gives me the horrible nausea that usually accompanies motion sickness. I would like for that to stop, please, because it is making me dislike running. Luckily it goes away after awhile or I'd probably just give up.
3. Do all body builders grunt strangely and proceed to stare at you when you're on the cardio equipment? Cause seriously... that's awkward. And furthermore, why are they acting like they are hardcore body builders when they live in the middle of nowhere? Is there really that little for them to do here?
4. Are people always so possessive about their cardio machine? Today an old man came in and asked me how long I'd be on the elliptical. I replied, "Only 2:37 more!" and he proceeded to stand there... and watch me. It was a very long 2:37.
5. Should the weight equipment be easy to figure out? Cause often I look at it and am lost as to what a machine actually does. It just looks like a big hunk of metal.
6. Do I need to mention the creepy old man from the other day? Please tell me that's not normal. I've been running on the treadmill without the magic yoga pants (gasp) just in case he shows up again. I don't want my booty to be easily visible and defined for him to look at. TMI?
Will I stop hating the gym as time goes on? Cause right now I can't wait for spring to arrive so I can go back to running outside. It's so much more interesting to see cows frolicking in a field rather than a television or a wall when I'm running. Nothing frolics in the gym--not even the grunting body builders.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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Hi! You don't know me, but I enjoy reading your blog. I am a runner also and a faithful gym goer. In response to your questions: 1) It will take some time for this to happen...you will become a regular and they will warm up to you, give it a month or so 2) It does to me sometimes. I liken it to sea legs ;) 3)I work with a trainer and when we do weights, I find myself grunting. It is seriously hard work. As for the staring, maybe they think you are a hot mama?!?! 4) Yes, I have a favorite too 5) See if there is a free session with a trainer and they will show you the ropes 6)Not normal, he's creepy! Don't give up on the gym. I love going to mine and have made a few friends there!
I thought I was the only one that got motion sickness on the treadmill! There's a machine by nautilus that combines the treadmill and stairstep and that one doesn't make me sick. i have noticed people are crazy possessive about machines. I don't know what that is about. Hang in there, I'm praying for an early spring. ;-)
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