Overheard
Overheard
Well, That's One Way To Do It
Setting: Running class, girl in front of me discussing her weekend run with her boyfriend.
Girl: Then he just stopped running. He said, "This isn't working" and ran away. He broke up with me then ran away!
(Sounds of shock and dismay come from running coach)
Girl: Should I call him?
Workout Wear
In Defense Of Underpants
It wasn't until very recently while overhearing some gym folk discuss undergarments that I realized not everyone wears undies at the gym. "Uhh, who wears panties to the gym?!" the woman said, and I suddenly felt like I was back in high school at that moment when I realized the jeans tide had turned some months back and my carpenter jeans were now advertising my terminal uncoolness. Maybe I was missing something awesome. Maybe I needed to try this new trend. So I did. This morning. 6 A.M. spin class. Commando. And here's why I plan never to do that again.
More...OVERHEARD IN THE DRESSING ROOM AT THE OPERA
It's not exactly a locker room, but considering how sweaty we get running around, rolling on the floor, and hollering, it should count ...
More...Other Places
Overheard
Run For Your Life
In the park this week, I heard the following extreme motivational speech:
Personal Trainer to client: Moving up to a sprint...run!
Personal Trainer: Fast, sprint. Like you're running away from a killer.
Personal Trainer: Okay, now slow it down.
New York
Last Call
Overheard Finalists...
Coming in to the final hour of our "Overheard at the Gym" contest, we have four contestants vying for our phat $100 Lulu giftcard. There is the priceless Muffin Top Worrier from FatBottomSlim; the Best of Bikram from bwaytapper; B Sized Boobies from spindig, the disturbing One Step Too Far from Butwhatifido; and, finally, Guitars and Treadmills from Fraidy.
Will anyone else join the fray before the deadline?
Workout
while I was getting ready to go...
Locker room. Bubbly woman enters, excitedly hurries toward me — really toward the woman beside me — while reaching for something in a pretty, little shopping bag:
"My mom forgot that I have size B boobies. Lucky you!"
Progress Reports
546,052 Down! And Lululemon Up for Grabs
Hello Million Minute Challenge minute loggers! The chart above shows our top ten Yoga, Meditation, & Chanting minute loggers. Breathe deeply, and imagine what it would feel like to be averaging 45 minutes a day of yoga for 55 days. Think of how open your heart and hips and how happy your spine! (You're a weight lifter, you say? Or a swimmer? Fine, but just imagine, ok?) Great, finish that visualization, and recommit to your next workout. Healthiness next to godliness....
Now it's time for the final phase of our Halfway Mark Stimulus Plan. As usual, we looked straight into the hungry id of the collective fitness junkie to find a party favor guaranteed to titillate your sweat glands. To wit: One $100 giftcard from our friends at Lululemon! Yes, those ass-flattering pants could be yours. What must you do? Simply submit the best "Overheard" vignette from the place where you sweat.
Overheard? Yes, we're thinking of exchanges between peronal trainers and students, or inspiring (or inane) yoga teacher sermons, or the pricesess conversations going on a few lockers over..... We want to plumb the depths of urban workout culture, and you will be our eyes and ears. As usual, you will have until 5 P.M. this Friday to stumble upon your scene. Full details below!
More...Buns of Steal
Overheard: What the Reebok Kids Talk About While Lounging on Their Fancy Roof Deck
Today's free workout: Still on that Reebok week pass. Remember how I said this week of gym hopping may revolve more around social observation than around actual sweat? Well, I was right. It would be difficult to find a more filthy rich, utterly ridiculous, and thoroughly awesome cast of characters than the folks at the Reebok Sports Club. And, like any play, the Reebok Chronicles have a stage: The amazing, humungous roof deck that jets out from Reebok's sixth floor and gives you the most money view of midtown I've seen in a while.
More...New York
Overheard
Grossness Aside, You Pay How Much?
The scene: Lockeroom. Awkward post-shower naked moment between friends.
Dirty Girl: I refuse to wipe down those nasty machines. I pay $50 a month to be here, and they have cleaning people for that.
Less Dirty Friend: You only pay $50 a month?!