Thursday, 28 April 2011

An open letter to my gym

Dear gym,
               I know my relationship with you is fairly new, and that you're a rebound gym from when distance and circumstance ended my previous contract. I've neglected you recently, and I just wanted to say how sorry I am for this, and to explain myself.

It's not been easy for me, I hope you know that. Change in circumstance and location, and sorting myself out has meant that those early morning starts are harder than they used to be. I know you're up and ready at 6am, but sometimes that just feels way too difficult, especially after training the night before. I know, I know, you're open late too an I always say I'm too tired, that the kids have given me a headache, and all the other excuses that you've got so used to hearing from other women. My other partner, she's so demanding too. Three times a week, and big intense sessions sometimes leave me feeling like I have nothing to give you.

I'm ashamed and I'm sorry.

Then there's been colds, (suspected) broken bones and the like. It's hard to be as up for it as you when I'm sick, or injured. Sure, I know I could just come in for a gentle session on the treadmill or exercise bike, but you and I both know that's not how I like it, and it would have left me more frustrated than ever, so I stayed away.

As for the last few weeks? No excuses. It's been the holidays, I've been busy, I've had no routine and...yeah, you're right. Excuses again. I'm sorry.

But today was good, right? I ache all over, but feel so, so energised. I left you sweaty, hurting but feeling like I could take on the world. I'd almost forgotten how good my time with you makes me feel and I want you to know that I'm not going to neglect you. I want to be a five, even six times a week person again.

You're not as glamorous or outgoing as derby, but you're solid, dependable, always there for me and always leave me happy. Thanks for being so patient with me, term we're going to do amazing things together, I promise

Kisses,

Bruja

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