Running on the treadmill full gate when....

**shortstack** · 01-23-2010, 01:23 PM

Running on the treadmill full gate, kicking butt and taking names, hit the 3 mile mark and the dude beside me rips one that is silent but deadly. So the question was whether to endure it or start my workout over and move treadmills.
What would you have done

Andrea

**TigerGirl1226** · 01-23-2010, 01:30 PM

I would have just muscled through it. You were hitting your stride and it's not like the gym smells good anyway, lol.

**thesightofoneself** · 01-23-2010, 01:37 PM

depends. i have a weak gag reflex so that might have sent me running, and not on the treadmill

**Lady_V** · 01-23-2010, 01:56 PM

I would have been in shock!

Not because of the odorific neighbor, but because I was on the treadmill to begin with

I've had this happen before (years and years ago when running didn't involve me and a pack of wolves) and I took that time to keep wiping my face with my towel (okay fine, I covered my nose with it

put pretended to be wiping sweat very slowly)

**NikoSan999** · 01-23-2010, 02:18 PM

You are beyond funny! I can't even do the treadmill long enough to do a stress test.

**YankeeMom** · 01-23-2010, 02:23 PM

I probably would have made it obvious that I thought it disgusting then covered my face with my gym towel and pushed on

**shortstack** · 01-23-2010, 03:02 PM

This is really good advice! I will keep this in mind for next time because I'm sure there will be a next time.

Originally Posted by Lady_V

I would have been in shock!

Not because of the odorific neighbor, but because I was on the treadmill to begin with

I've had this happen before (years and years ago when running didn't involve me and a pack of wolves) and I took that time to keep wiping my face with my towel (okay fine, I covered my nose with it

put pretended to be wiping sweat very slowly)

**Russ** · 01-23-2010, 05:33 PM

the heck with that... I would have said AS LOUD AS POSSIBLE...

DUDE!! Really????????? You couldn't wait until you got away from here to rip an obnoxious fart?? YOU SMELL

... and embarrassed the hell out of him.

**Libby** · 01-23-2010, 05:39 PM

I have done this but was on the elliptical machine when doing so: Dude!!! Seriously!?! And just give him the shameful death stare and do not break gaze so the others within wafting distance know it wasn't you and can clearly see who did it. Then keep plodding on, if necessary, cover your nose until it dissipates.

I know movement ie exercise can get things 'going' down there but if it affects you that much....maybe you shouldn't be in public until you've settled your gas issues. I've also been working out beside a young pregnant woman - she was power walking on treadmill next to me - and she kept 'tooting' and looking embarrassed each time. There was a mirror in front of us and I could tell she was overly embarrassed b/c she stopped and left until there was no one on the treadmills again, then returned to continue her power walk. Now thats overly courteous

**frugalwarrior2** · 01-23-2010, 07:14 PM

Alright all you over 40's quit lying. How do you think I know where my DH is in the store?

**Debbie-cat** · 01-23-2010, 07:29 PM

Too funny! I would have plowed on, covered my face with my towel and shot him the dirtest look I could!

**AnW819** · 01-23-2010, 07:50 PM

What if it was a mistake and slipped out?? Sometimes I fart (yes, girls fart to!!) and it was a mistake, lol!

**shortstack** · 01-23-2010, 07:51 PM

My husband actually says "Smell that? I want you to familiarize yourself with that scent in case I'm ever lost in the woods."

Originally Posted by frugalwarrior2

Alright all you over 40's quit lying. How do you think I know where my DH is in the store?

**AnW819** · 01-23-2010, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by shortstack

My husband actually says "Smell that? I want you to familiarize yourself with that scent in case I'm ever lost in the woods."

LOL, that is so funny!!!!

**frugalwarrior2** · 01-23-2010, 08:30 PM

Oh shortstack I can't breathe. No pun intended. I meant noise not trail. My DH like to say Barking spiders. He's said it for 30 years. Maybe one day I will find it funny. If I do we'll prob. be outdoors.