I had a great workout last night. I went to the gym for the first time in 3 years and did a 35min elliptical workout. I don’t hold on and just move my arms like I’m actually running. I get more of a workout that way. I have to use more muscles to just stay on the machine…whoa whoa there. The last gym I was at the machine kept bucking me off.
I meet the gym manager, and guess what…the suspense is building….she’s a surfer. Coincidence? I think not. Being that I live at least 700 miles away from the nearest beach it was very big deal. Lets just say there aren’t a lot of people who have even been to the beach…let alone are interested in surfing, and least of all actually surf. The people here call the muddy lake shore a beach. What??? It was very confusing as a kid. My friends invited me to go with them to the beach. I thought they were inviting me on vacation with them. Nope they were just going to the lake. You could imagine my disappointment. As a kid the lake was just a bunch of muddy water with no waves. Boring! Well, at least to an ungrateful 9 year old.
Here’s to ungrateful 9 year old’s and bucking ellipticals. Happy Fitness and Happy Tuesday.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:03 am
That’s a great coincidence, how exciting! LOL @ the muddy beach… when I grew up in Chicago we drove 2 hours to Lake Michigan for the beach, but it really was like a beach. Have you ever been surfing? I’m loving it… but NOT good yet!
November 18th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
No, just boggie boarding a few times. That’s why I’m so excited. I grew up on the beach, but never got the chance. I’m exited for the lessons. Hopefully the fitness will help out. With a week of training I should be able to get up. I’ve been reading up on it, and about land trainings. I know that conditional training could really help. I figure no matter what, I’ll enjoy a week at the beach.
November 18th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
If you do a long board, you’ll get up the first day, especially with instruction. But if you want to get all fancy, I’m sure it takes longer, lol.
November 18th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Yea, it will be a long board. There are some fancy schools that look very cool…down the road. I’ll be happy just to get up.