Inspiration Between Sets: Conversations From the Gym
I wasn’t a chatter box at my old gym. (I usually tried to get in and out as fast as I could), but when it comes to my “new” gym I’m a social queen. You see, I work from home permanently, so I rarely talk to actual human beings face-to-face. Going to the company gym is like a work family reunion. I get to catch up, connect and recharge my mouth batteries. My husband manages the gym, so I get time to work out under his watch and talk shop with those who work with him.
Enter fun people who always bring the joy and motivation! I walk away with THE best conversations each time I go in. Plus it’s great rest in between sets! I asked the ladies in this particular post if I could post a little something about them and the wonderful words they shared. They were down and thus my post was born. (It’s like HONY, but FBG-style.)
When I asked her how her triathlon training was going and her motivations …
“All I know is people don’t have faith in themselves or others … we put limits on ourselves because we forget that we embrace such a power within … a power that has no limits. I don’t define myself, by age, gender or anything else. I have a bumper sticker that says “Question Authority” … whether it’s a doctor, policeman, trainer, we must believe we too possess authority. In my case, when I read on a TRX strap that the TRX is for those from 2 to 50, dammit, I’ll prove it can be for those 2 to 100! How dare others put limitations on us? How dare we put limitations on ourselves?”
She was gushing about the gentle yoga class she loves…
“I love the class a lot. It’s where I get in my best stretching. I love my yoga teacher, too … She follows the moon and stars and shit.”
I have a feeling I’ll be posting more of these lovely run-ins with people. They brighten my day and, by golly, I love sharing brightness! Do you like to share? Care to post any wonderful comments you overheard or were privy to in the gym? —Tish