On Tuesday, I woke early and pushed myself to visit Grey Sports Complex for my first workout in five days. Jordan, the student employee who worked at Memorial Library—and Striker"s new competition—ran on a treadmill. A pretty blonde raced furiously on the stationary bicycle. When I walked past both, I heard Jordan call out, “You"re gonna beat your record, hot stuff!” She smiled at him, and they both focused on their workouts.
Rather than address a specific body part or group, I tested several of the new machines and acclimated to the equipment. Although I wouldn"t stay in Braxton long, it would be helpful to take advantage of the opportunity.
When I arrived home, I scarfed down an early lunch—chocolate whey protein shake with almond milk, peanut butter, strawberries, and flaxseed. "Don"t
