02.27.08
Adventures in drunken treadmills
I’m not normally a treadmill kind of girl. I’d much rather be out in the woods or on a path near the water or wandering downtown. However, being that I work so much and also happen to find myself at the gym for weights and the pool, it sort of made sense to try and get my speed walking done on the treadmill. I don’t run because, well, my boobs don’t like it.
Anywhoo, last night I think, “Treadmill. Can’t be that difficult. Right?” Step on and push start and walk right?
Evidently, there is much more to it, like uhm, balance and speed and not getting shot off the machine into the guys standing behind me. I only did a mile and I clung to the rails the whole time. People were kind enough not to stare or laugh, but I could feel eyes on me and like any neurotic paranoid person I filled in their thoughts in my own mind. The best part came when I tried to stop and foolishly rather than walk to a stop – I tried to step on the rest along the side, but obviously the treadmill is still going for the left foot and I crashed into the front of the machine with my elbow and chest. Then, because I was embarrassed I tried to hurry away, but the floor wasn’t moving so I did a sort of drunken sway to the stairs and leaned against the wall to balance my equilibrium until I could get to the locker room where I sat and laughed.
Evidently, it’s going to take some getting used to. Treadmills are not my style, but unfortunately, by necessity they may just become my best friend. Assuming that I can figure out how to use one properly.
Lara said,
February 27, 2008 at 12:47 pm
As if the people in my office dont think I am crazy enough, there are witness to me laughing out loud while reading some website call the bliss quest, almost to the point of tears.
Its funny because I do the same exact thing when getting off of treadmills. Not only do you kind of swagger away, but since the ground is not moving anymore, you feel like you are walking twice as fast because your actually moving forwards now instead of remaining in one place. crazy. Have you given any more thought to going to the Yoga studio by your house?
megan said,
February 27, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Hey babe..I actually was just going to suggest that if you wanted a nice no-pressure friend time moment we could go to mt tabor or forest park for a walk this week/end
either way..loves you and good luck in the mounting rush!
Athena said,
February 27, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I’ve thought about the yoga studio but the only time I could make it is in the early morning - and we all know how useful I am before a full pot of french press - which sort of defeats the purpose of yoga….
Athena said,
February 27, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Megan, I’d love a walk through the tabor. Busy schedule and lots of working but I’ll get ahold of you and we can make some plans.
XOXO
Nelli Vanderburg said,
February 28, 2008 at 8:34 am
I really don’t like the treadmill. A friend and I have been working out in the Coast Guard gym (her husband’s a coastie). The first time I tried the treadmill, I was walking along and then she said something from behind me so I turned my head and almost fell off the thing. Apparently, I can’t move my head and walk at the same time.
I really like the elliptical (kinda looks like skiing). I can get up to a speed like I’m jogging, but my feet aren’t actually impacting the ground so it’s MUCH easier on my ankles and knees.
YAY for exercising!