Things I've Learned at the Gym

So, referring back to a previous post, I decided to become a runner again this year. I know, it's ridiculous, but I'm actually really enjoying it! I've been spending a lot of my time at the gym behind my house. I've always dreamed of having my own gym in my house, but for those of us who don't have extra cash lying around, having a gym behind your house is the next best thing!

Typically, I would prefer to run outside. There's nothing like the fresh air and change of scenery to get your legs pumping and your lungs wheezing. However, the temperature has been in the teens and twenties most mornings, low thirties in the evenings, and let's not count out all the snow. So, this little beauty has become my very best friend:

(Forgive me, it's a phone pic. And yes, I took a picture of the treadmill at the gym!)

For those of you that follow me on Twitter, you have seen me talk about this treadmill constantly. It's hard not to talk about it because is it's so amazing! It's all digital and touch screen, and it even has a simulated track on the screen to show me how far I'm going! Let's face it... I'm in love with a treadmill.

So, by going to the gym regularly for the past three weeks, I've learned a few things. The first thing I've learned is that you can go to the gym and do absolutely nothing. There is a young guy, I'd say probably around my age, who is at the gym around the same time as me everyday. Literally, in the hour that I'm on the treadmill, he will lift all of five weights. The rest of the time, he stands around and watches the televisions. I don't know about you, but my thoughts on this are that I pay for a gym membership, and I pay my cable bill. I should take full advantage of each and not let the two interfere. Then again, maybe he pays his gym membership to watch cable.

Another thing I've learned is that NO ONE goes to the gym at 6:00 a.m. Let's just get this straight: I'm not a morning person. For me to be at the gym that early is like an act of Congress. Impossible. But, this week I made a breakthrough and did it. The best part: I didn't have to fight anyone for my beloved treadmill! The worst part: Being at the gym at 6:00 a.m. I can't lie, it was kind of lonely to run by myself when it was pitch black outside the windows. There was one little old man that did tell me to have a great day, and by his recommendation, I did!

I'll be updating you with other fun stories from the gym as I acquire them. Feel free to share your gym stories in the comments section!