Tonight after my session with the trainer I jumped on the treadmill. Strategically placing myself so that no one was beside me. About half way through I watched an older lady come into the gym. She got on the treadmill to my left which hasn’t been working for a week or so, I didn’t want to see her suffer trying to figure it out so I broke my golden rule, took my ear bud out and spoke to her. Yes, I initiated this chat. She moved to the treadmill on my right. Her only other option was to be between two runners and one of them was INTENSE, like running at a 12.5 incline for 5 miles intense!!! Freaks out those of us who are long steady walkers. After a few minutes the intense runner made a loud groaning noise. I took the earbud out again because I needed to know if someone in the gym was dying. She saw the opportunity and started up a conversation. Turns out she’s 58 and is working with a trainer. She has an impressive goal weight, but made me feel like it was possible. She was bubbly and happy to be on the treadmill and then smiled as she left to go start her session. Her attitude was AWESOME!!! I’m so happy I broke the rules and talked to her. Also, she’s pretty brave because I was sporting the post training session frazzled hair, was in a zone and probably had my standard resting bitch face! Her positivity and obvious gratitude for being there was infectious and made my entire night better. Thanks Mystery Lady!!!
So this 58 year old grandma just did a 45 minute workout with a great attitude. What’s your excuse today?
Daring To Do This 