Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run on a top that isn't spinning well? Because that is approximately what it feels like running on a ship that is in decent swell - and most certainly what I experienced this evening, it being the first time I've run while we've been in any height of swell. I've personally looked at the handrails on a treadmill and thought "Why would I use these if I'm running?" Well, I found out why - when the boat pitches and you're in the air and you come down partially on the not-moving part of the treadmill - THAT'S WHAT THEY'RE THERE FOR!!! ...in case it wasn't clear I had 3 close calls on the treadmill tonight and WOW the adrenaline rush from thinking that you're going to go FLYING off the back of a treadmill is a GOOD one!!! The gym on the boat is basic and functional and tonight I got to share it with crew from both The Ocean Cleanup AND the Launcher which was fun because I got to workout with people (as opposed to alone) and I got to see that EVERYONE loves them some good "Another One Bites the Dust" while working out because Queen is ALWAYS called for. I was also convinced to push harder during my workout by the crew from the Launcher which was fun too! Knowing that on board there's a community that is active is great and gives us more to talk about since we're all gonna be on this ship together another 6ish weeks!
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AuthorBree Gibbs, here. I'm a recent Master's Grad just trying to share what it's like to be a trash scientist (for those who aren't in the know, I'm a marine biologist). Categories
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