Ok, that’s not true, not true at all.  I love my gym!  I love that I get to go to spin and BodyPump and run comfortably when the weather is terrible outside.

But today I realized the reasons I don’t like going to the gym.  I decided to sleep in this morning, but still wanted to get a run in, so I ran in my neighborhood when I got up (yes, despite 30 degree temps and pouring rain — but totally worth it).  Then, throughout the rest of my morning, all the reasons I don’t like the gym crept up….

1.  Running on a treadmill gets real old.  I’m not someone who hates the treadmill, and I do find it theraputic at times to be able to zone out while I run and not worry about getting hit by a car.  But even though it’s always perfect conditions in the gym, and today was less that great outside, I would still rather be running outside.

Not my view this morning, but a great example of why running outside is awesome

2.  I miss getting ready at home.  My gym is downtown, and I work downtown, so once I head out of my house in the morning, I’m not back until after work.  That’s a long time to be away from home, plus it’s so much more convenient to get ready at a leisurely pace at home and not worry about sharing mirrors/outlets, etc.

3.  I miss Milo!  Although he typically sees me off when I leave for the gym in the mornings, when I don’t go to the gym we get extra snuggle time before getting out of bed, he lays on me while I eat breakfast/watch Sportscenter, and he brings his toys in the bathroom to play while I get ready.  I love being around him, so obviously leaving him even an hour or two before I normally would it not fun — yes, I am obsessed

My little snuggler

4.  I miss my breakfasts!  After working out and getting ready, I head to my office, eat oatmeal out of a cup while I check emails/catch up, etc.  Because I’m at the office, all I have to make the oatmeal is water.  Which is fine.  But this morning, for the first time in a long time, I was able to make my oatmeal with almond milk, and add a scoop of peanut butter and honey.  So creamy and so delicious!  Those oatmeal packets get the job done, but I prefer the good stuff.

PB Oatmeal

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Okay, rant over because here are the things I do love:

1.  No traffic at 5:30 a.m.

2. Staying warm during my run on days like today

3. Seeing familiar, pleasant faces from the core group of us who workout between 5:30-7 a.m.

4.  Getting to vary my workouts because of the options

5.  Having the ability to have a gym membership that I can take advantage of every day

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That’s it for today!  Have a wonderful Thursday!