January 5, 2011

Dodged a Bullet

It's rainy today and after working an overnight shift I put my run off all day.  Having finally recovered enough for a run, I thought I might head over to the gym for my run to avoid the rain.  And then I remembered:  It's early January.


The healthcare worker in me thinks it's wonderful:  People take advantage of a new year to alter their habits and adopt a healthy, new lifestyle.  The gym rat in me knows that this lasts approximately 1 month, during which I get pissed off every time I head to the gym.  "Go walk your 40:00 mile outside!  And hang up your cell when you're on a treadmill!"

<Deep breath>

Outside it is.  I don't mind running in the rain.  And I don't care if everyone else doesn't like my singing.

9 comments:

  1. That always did SUCK when I belonged to a nice gym out on the east coast. Bummer - but glad the rain didn't deter you. I might have just used the crowded gym, the rain, and fatigue as deterrents and marched right back home. Good for you!!!!

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  2. haha!! That is soo true!! Sad to say but you know most of them will be gone soon. Hope you enjoyed your run in the rain.

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  3. You feel SOOO much better when you exercise out of doors. Even in the rain. It's their loss.

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  4. I like it when the newbies are there. I get to feel superior to a couple of people who don't know quite how to lift!

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  5. I am always happy for the newbies because I am not, but it is still irritating to have to alter my usual routine...

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  6. The gym this time of year is crazy. Even Audubon park is packed with people!

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  7. Good for you! I actually love running in the rain. I'm not a runner, but if it's raining I am more likely to run or power walk outside :) The gym gets SO busy this time of year, isn't it crazy?!
    Hope you enjoyed your rain-run!

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  8. Most New Years resolutions only last about 1 month. So in 1 month the gym will be empty again.

    Kevin
    http://halftriing.blogspot.com/

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  9. UG...I know your pain. I'd take the rain too.

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