Gym Observations

I've recently started going running again (I still can't run very far or fast, but hey, at least I'm going!).  I don't usually go at the same time every day because of class schedules and work and all that.  I usually go either around noon or at 7pm and it's really interesting to see the differences between the people that go at those times.  When I go at noon, it's usually a lot of older people that are on the track.  Lots of strollers and teachers.  Most of them walk so I feel really fast and amazing because I lap all of them multiple times! 

When I go at night, I feel like it's a beauty contest.  There are usually a few groups of girls or couples that are walking around the track, taking their time, not getting much of a workout,  but at least they can say they went.  It seems like everyone at night has to go in groups.  Sometimes I can't pass people because there is such a big group that they take up all the lanes (the track is only 4 lanes wide so ti's not too wide, but it's still annoying). 

I've realized that I am not the usually college girl.  I hate going to work out with other people.  I don't like to talk while I'm going running and I hate it when people watch me.  I've gotten past the fear that everyone is judging me while I run and that makes it so I don't get so paranoid, but if I see someone I know all those feelings start coming back.  I do like to go with David, but only because he doesn't go running with me.  He plays basketball so while I'm running I can watch him play (the track is above the basketball courts) so that's pretty fun!  But you know, it doens't bother me that I don't have someone to go with.  It's nice to be able to be in my own world for a little bit.  It's fun to watch the other people that are there, especially when they have dodgeball games on one of the basketball courts!  I doubt I'll ever make it to any kind of marathon, but I'm ok with that.  I'd rather cheer on other people anyways!