I'll make this short and sweet...it's cold and super rainy in NYC so last night I decided to run inside on the treadmill. Did I mention I hate running in the cold, let alone the rain?
- My goal: 3 miles
- As I was changing in the locker room, I noticed an odd smell (NYSC on 8th ave is a little sketch)
- As I wiped down the treadmill before I touched any buttons (self proclaimed germaphobe), I noticed an odd smell
- As I stared to warm up, I noticed an odd smell. hrm...
- Upon further subtle exploration, I realized the odd smell was me
- Backstory: I made delicious turkey chili on Sunday night, but don't have great ventilation in my apartment...so the smell lingers. My bedroom is right off of my kitchen. I *may* have grabbed my dirty work-out clothes from Saturday and thrown them in my gym bag for last night's run.
- Dirty gym clothes + turkey chili + natural organic deodorant = an very ODD smelling Jen (sorry to those running next to me)
- So I ran 2 miles. I thought I was CRUSING but the treadmill told me I was running a 13 min 20 sec mile. It lied. I was cruising at my usual 12 min 15 second pace.
- My goal *was* 3 miles. But after the 2 mile mark, my stomach did a flip, my colon gurgled down deep and my head started to twinge. I wasn't sure if I was going to vomit, poop or pass out, so I stopped
- My face was bright red (little known Jen fact: when working out, I often get a Harry Potter-esque red bolt down my forehead...I will post a pic next time) and I felt as though I was radiating enough heat to supply a small village
Damn you treadmill. Bright red face and over-heated Jen 0. Treadmill 1. Until we meet again...
I'm really enjoying your blogs so far.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to keep you company at NYSC sometime (I know we used to say that a lot but I mean it for reals). This is assuming you leave the chili scented clothing at home.
Jen Linet you crack me up. I can totally envision all of this happening to you! I definitely need to see a pic of this lightening bolt...
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