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I'm not a gym "rat;" I say "rats" to gyms, lol! I do admire you for toughing out your anxieties about going to the gym and focusing on your own reasons for being there.

Years ago, when the kidlets were shorter and I had more time, I used to go to our local YMCA where an awesome instructor led a variety of aerobics classes, walking and running groups. You're so right about the gym being a community. We would worry about other members who didn't show up "as usual," or who might have be "due" with a baby, whatever. We'd show respect for the older Greek guy who felt a need to demonstrate to anyone around the proper way to bench press (when I was trying to get the hang of the thigh press thing), and patiently nod at the woman who talked incessantly over our aerobics instructor.

Anyway, I hate being seen at the gym, but I'll run 26 miles looking like the slow fat runner I am. Go figure! Maybe it's because I feel more committed to putting one foot in front of the other on asphalt than on a treadmill. Maybe it's because I can zone out and enjoy the scenery, the sunrise, the smell of cow pasture.

We each have our own comfort zones. :)

May 28, 2008 - 4:54pm

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