Dan vowed a while ago that the only way he would EVER go running with me again is if I promised him I wouldn't talk to him. He says "How on earth can I run, talk, and keep myself from having a heart attack all at the same time." I always just laughed because I didn't see the big deal. I decided to brave the cold (hahahahaha, thats for all my northern peeps) and go to the gym this morning. I jammed my ipod headphones as far into my ears as I possibly could, and I was off. I told myself I would run 4.5 miles today. Keep in mind that I made cupcakes yesterday to "give away" ;) & found myself having one... a couple.... a few...ok so I might have had more then my share, in return my run was not turning out so well. I just hit mile 3 when a nice old man gets on the treadmill NEXT to me. All the other treadmills in the whole place were free because seriously who goes to the gym on Saturday at 7am, yep just me. all the sudden I notice him staring at me and his mouth moving. I took my headphones out because I thought maybe he had a treadmill question. Nope this is how the conversation started:
Me "Oh sorry I couldn't hear you, what was that?"
Him: "Oh I was just saying how it looks like your going faster then I could go"
(side note, this guy was at least 75, If I COULDN'T go faster then him I would be oh so sad)
Me: "hahahaha" (courtesy laugh 100%)
Him: "How long you been on that thing"
Me: "looks like 27 minutes"
Him: "So you like to run?"
yada yada yada....
the conversation goes on with me giving the shortest possible answers and him asking more and more questions. All the while I am trying to keep from tripping myself, passing out, and throwing up. I did make it 4.5 miles, but I think I will wear a sign next time that says "how on earth can I run, talk, and keep myself from having a heart attack all at the same time?"
5 comments:
That's so true!!!!
There is nothing worse than having someone keep talking to you while working out, unless - there is a sweet, lonely old man who needs a warm friendly smile and companionship! Amy, what a sweetheart you are, you more than likely saved his life that morning.
I am obsessed with my ipod as well. It seems to be jammed in my ears more than not lately! Works great to make the world go away for a little while! My hubby just looks at me and sighs.
Amen sista!
so funny!
I'm with you. I hate when people talk to me at the gym. I avoid all eye contact:)
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