I'm trying to get back into the early before-work Wednesday/Thursday workouts. It's nicer to stay in a warm bed an extra hour on winter mornings rather than go sweat at the gym. So, I'm 1 for 2 this week then. I didn't go yesterday morning. It was warm after work, but also raining and I didn't want to run in the rain. So no Wednesday tempo run.
But I got to the gym at 630 this morning. And to be honest it wasn't a very satisfying workout at all. I intended to get in 4 miles, going the "extra mile" that was called for, though not really since I had missed Wednesday's distance.
But. It wasn't to be.
I hate to say, but I barely made it through a mile.
Because I was overwhelmed.
Overwhelmed by the *stank* of a treadmillite two machines over. Seriously, I was starting to suffocate from the B.O. I wish I could be more charitable here, but it ruined my run. And I really should've known better. Because this same person spoiled a group class for me a year or two ago with her gagging scent. So I retreated and made adjustments. I quit from the treadmill, and opted for the rowing machine. As I appraoched 3,000 meters rowed (and I have no idea whether that's an accomplishment or not...certainly didn't feel as exhausting as a 3K run would've been), I spotted an open treadmill on the other side of the room, far away from the offensive odor. I didn't have that much time left before I had to hit the shower, but I got in another mile and a little bit of ab work.
A mishmash of a workout -- not the prettiest -- but it's done. Friday is supposed to be a rest day, but I may do some light running. It's supposed to be warm all weekend and I hope to take advantage!
5 comments:
Yes yes the BO Guy, (or gal) we have all been there Jelly. Sometimes mish mash is fun, at least I think so. :-)
Another reason to run outside! I think every gym has one of those people. It should be like swimming where they require you to take a shower BEFORE you start your workout.
okay, you are spelling odour "odor" -- CP spelling and caps, dude!
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I HATE STINKY PEOPLE! Just shower and use soap!!!! Can you tell I'm sharing an office with a stinker! I use a plug-in! =) Nothing you can do at the gym though
teehee. i love that it's getting warm outside again. that means fresh air and choice to run away from stinky people. unless that person is me. and yes, sometimes it is, but not BEFORE i start running. lol.
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