Track 11

Track 11

Anna: Excuse me. Where I can fill up my water bottle?

John: There’s a water cooler just inside the main doors. Is this your first time here?

Anna: Yes, I just had my induction last week. I’m Anna.

John: Hi! I’m John. If you have any problems and I’m around, please just ask.

Anna: Have you been coming here long?

John: Yes. I’ve lived here all my life, just a couple of miles away. I started coming here when I was just a kid. I suppose I’m quite a faithful member. My brother and father come here too!

Anna: Wow! That’s impressive!

John: Thanks. I enjoy it so much because it basically gives me so much energy for the day. It’s unusual that I’m here at this time. I work pretty hard and so I try to fit it in before work usually. I start work at seven, so I usually get in here by about five-thirty.

Anna: Uh, it must still be dark at that time?

John: Yes, it is!

Anna: That must take some willpower!

John: It does but it’s worth it. You should try an early session; it really makes you feel good about the day! How often are you planning on coming?

Anna: I was thinking maybe just twice a week at the beginning and then build up from there. What do you think?

John: That’s a good idea! When are you thinking of coming?

Anna: Probably evenings. Is it generally very busy then?

John: It can be. I came in the evening yesterday and it was quite busy. In fact. a funny thing happened. I was on the treadmill and suddenly water started hitting me! It was the fire alarm! The sprinklers had gone off. I was absolutely soaked! It was the first time anything like that has happened, but it was pretty funny! Fortunately, it was a false alarm!

Anna: Haha! So much excitement at the gym. I think I’m going to enjoy this!