People complain that running in the Smith Fieldhouse is boring, but personally, I enjoy it. I find it incredibly entertaining. Instead of staring at the sidewalk or houses or random ugly cars passing by, you can watch people. Lots and lots of people. And trust me when I say that there are some very interesting people that gather at the fieldhouse to exercise. Sure you could listen to your headphones to those same old songs, but if you get sick of that then just keep them in, but turn off the volume. That way people will assume you can't hear what they are saying and will carry on with their oh-so-fascinating conversations as you pass by or run behind them. For example, today I overheard an extensive discussion on blood type and pregnancy. Fascinating, truly.
But if you want to keep your music going, then by all means, keep it going. There is plenty to see that will keep you entirely entertained, even if you can't hear the sounds of it all. Today I was able to watch parts of an intense dodgeball game as well as determine which runners had power issues. I did the latter by letting certain runners pass me and then shortly thereafter speeding up a little bit and passing them, and then noting their reaction. One particularly power-hungry girl responded by suddenly full on sprinting a good 1/4 lap to get indisputably ahead of me. Touchy much? I would say so.
It also is very interesting to me how some people can look so cool as they run and others....well, bless their hearts.
Anyway, if all of this fascinating entertainment isn't enough for you, then you can surely find enjoyment in the many other features the fieldhouse has to offer. Which are:
1.) Drinking fountains
2.) Bathroom
3.) Clock
4.) Shelter from the brutal cold and protection from the rapists
So all in all, I think it's safe to say the fieldhouse is a winner.
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