PC B W/ U Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I've been trying to get myself back in shape for the past few months. I have my choice of two gyms, and since I generally prefer to be around as few people as possible when I struggle through my routine, I chose the one that's more cardio-based (and less crowded on Fridays). It's actually rather large;; everything is in one room, and it's big enough to house 2 basketball courts, a spot for machines and free weights, and a small indoor track that runs along the walls. I got lucky today, 'cause there were only one a few people on the treadmills and ellipticals, which is the way I like it.45 minutes later, I'm on my back on a bench, trying to get through some chest presses so I can go home. I've got a dumbell in each hand, and I'm on my last set when a tickle flares up in my nose out of nowhere. I normally get a fair bit of warning before I sneeze; a preliminary tickle and a slow-to-medium buildup before I release. Not today; it was front and center with almost no notice.I gasped an audible "haahhhh..." and did my best not to drop the weights on my head. With only three reps to go, I thought I could hold back until I was done. Turned out to be a lot more challenging than I thought.3...I breathed another gasping "hehhhhh..." and attempted to hold my breath until I was done...2...My eyes started tearing, and my nose crinkled up like an old woman who had just heard a distasteful joke...1...I took a last desperate breath as I came to the realization that this was the stupidest idea I've had in quite some time...I dropped the dumbbells, sat upright, and released a huge "heh-eh-EYASHOOOOOO!!!!" For a moment, I was the most relieved, relaxed individual in this hemisphere...until I remembered where I was. And how loud sudden sounds can echo in a large room...I felt my face turning red as the two girls on the elliptical machines giggled at me. With as much dignity as possible, I put the weights back on the rack, wiped down the bench, and crept out towards the door.I think I'll go to the other gym next week... Link to comment
shy_obsession Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Aw, haha, you must have some powerful sneezes! What a great obs-I love your description. And the part about your nose crinkling up...hilarious. Link to comment
chui Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 oh wow...i love how you count it down for us.... those must be some awesome sneezes! thanks for sharing. Link to comment
liricospinto Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 This was wonderful . . . great description, fantastic buildup, nice sense of humor . . . wish I'd been there! Link to comment
Sneesee Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Wow, awesome! I love how you described it, totally amazing! And I just wish you worked out at my gym. Link to comment
Dawnie Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Wow, awesome! I love how you described it, totally amazing! And I just wish you worked out at my gym. I agree. Great obs and so well described. God bless ya. Link to comment
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