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Let’s get real: When it comes to the gym, a majority of runners would much rather be out on the roads, a scenic trail, All of the lifters are holding back laughter. Big time. You can do.
So, when runners do actually swipe their gym membership cards from time to time, it’s no surprise that they may need some guidance.
Other Hearst Subscriptions Running Strong Those tight hamstrings and poor warmup stretches are a dead giveaway Jacquelyn Brennan, C.S.C.S., a strength coach and marathon from Chicago, to identify some of the main ways runners can infuriate others in the gym. Consider this your list of what not to do.
Completely overtaking the gym on bad-weather days.
If it’s 10 degrees and freezing rain, then the gym’s going to be packed.
Stalking the treadmill section of the gym.
There’s only one sturdy treadmill, and you’re going to keep your eye on that machine until it’s yours.
Wearing Garmins on the treadmill.
There is a perfectly good display staring you in the face, just FYI. And that watch keeps beeping every mile.
Blatantly racing the “non-runner” on the next treadmill.
Well, that was totally demoralizing.
Going super long on the treadmill.
Seriously, there’s a courtesy 60-minute time limit. Take your marathon training outside.
Snapping postrun selfies.
Posed perfectly with your running shoes and the treadmill belt, of course.
Failing to properly wipe down the treadmill after a run.
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Complaining about not exercising outdoors.
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Doing curls with 5-pound dumbbells.
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Hogging all of the foam rollers.
You just spent 15 minutes getting those knots worked out of your calves.
Never getting out of breath during classes.
You just did a 45-minute spin class and you’re ready to keep going for a few extra miles on the treadmill.
Your shorts.
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Those eight pushups completely winded you.
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You have the worst flexibility in the whole gym.
Everyone’s nose is well aware that you got in six miles yesterday.
You complain that you can’t run with your friends.
Seriously, there’s a courtesy 60-minute time limit. Take your marathon training outside right next to you that’s open.
Wearing yesterday’s running clothes.
Everyone’s nose is well aware that you got in six miles yesterday.
