It was not too long ago that I had commented on how much I liked my new gym…and that so far there had been no gym crazy sightings. Well, I should have known it wouldn’t last…so I happily share with you another edition of Gym Crazies!
This week’s cast of characters:
First, there was Running Man – this guy was clipping along at a good pace on the treadmill behind me when all the sudden he hops off and does a slow lap around the gym floor all while leaving the treadmill running…and then he’d jump back on again! This went on for a good 30 minutes the other day…and did I mention my gym does not have an indoor track so he was literally running in and around the equipment, all while his treadmill kept going.
Then there was Dress Shoes – I kid you not, a guy got on the elliptical next to me the other day wearing khaki pants and dress shoes! There’s no explaining this one…
And, finally I give you the Grunter – this woman grunted through her treadmill run and then upped the ante on the stairmaster. And, I’m not talking the occasionally grunt…it sounded like she was literally grunting with each step! She had headphones on so I can only imagine she couldn’t hear herself, right?
I’ll be heading over to the gym in a bit to get my strength workout in – can’t wait to see who will show up today!
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Do you ever feel like you’re the only sane person at your gym?
Where do these people come from? What on earth was the guy on the treadmill doing?! So funny. Enjoy today!
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I was seriously so tempted to stop him on one of his laps around the gym and ask him!
Running around the gym and wearing dress shoes on the elliptical are both crazy, but the grunting on the treadmill I thought was the most odd. That would drive me crazy! Well, at least it’s not boring!?
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Honestly I’m not even sure how she could grunt that much – it was both odd and comical!
LOL sounds like an amusing place to workout! Think they have a name for you?? Ha ha
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…5 Crazy Thoughts Runners Have While Racing
LOL Deborah I never thought about that!
I can just imagine how crazy the running man looked, but I’m sure his workout had a purpose. I wish I had that kind of confidence in public at the gym!
Grunters and other noise-makers seriously drive me nuts at the gym!
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Oh I know what you mean – the grunting was really driving me crazy!
I don’t go to the gym, but I see people on the road that I give names to! The gazelle, a guy who lopes down the street (lots of wasted energy, I think), the windmill, a guy who spins his arms in full circles when he runs, and the stud, a musclehead who “jogs” and barely moves his arms. I wonder what they call me?
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Taking the Long Way Home Book Club Book Review: Tales From Another Mother Runner
Too funny Wendy 🙂
The gym is a great place to people watch. It’s never boring! I’ve seen people in JEANS running on the treadmill. And not just a few minutes either. They were soaked in sweat. Can you imagine how difficult it was to get their pants off?? Gross!
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Oh my gosh can you imagine?! What goes on in people’s heads?
This is hilarious!! The dress shoes is killing me – you think he left work and was determined to work out anyway?
They definitely kept you entertained!! Too funny!
Have a great weekend. 🙂
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That is determination! Can you imagine how uncomfortable those shoes must have been?!
LOL this sounds odd yet entertaining! My gym has some interesting ones, but nothing as funny as dress shoes man. I tend to people watch too, it is interesting what some folks wear and do at the gym sometimes
Shannon aka GirlsGotSole recently posted…Five on Friday 5/15
Yep – I can never complain about being bored at the gym 🙂
Oh, gosh! My husband said there was someone at the gym punching himself in the face while he ran on the TM — as if running on the TM isn’t punishment enough???
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Seriously?! Punching himself? I have no words….
People are just silly these days! haha. Loved this post.
Thanks Ginger – at least going to the gym hasn’t been boring 😉
I swear all gyms are filled with very colorful characters! Seriously dress shoes and khakis??
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This is great. Thank you.