Lucy: Gym is the one
class CeCee and I have together.
CeCee: Except my
gym anxiety is off the charts since I have about as much jock appeal as a stick
of celery.
Lucy: Ha-ha-ha-ha!
Good one, C.
CeCee: It’s true.
I literally have to force
myself to participate so I don’t tarnish my GPA.
Lucy: Here we go—the
old GPA rears its ugly head again.
CeCee: Anyway,
because Lucy is much more athletically inclined than moi, I’m turning this
chapter over to her.
Lucy: Thanks,
C.—although you’re giving me way too much credit. Okay, it’s not that I’m a
muscle-building jockette or anything. It’s just that I don’t mind gym as much
as my academic classes. Either way, here are some pointers to get you through
the drudgery of Blob Tag and the like:
* Locker
room doom. Got the heebies about changing in front of everyone? It seems like a
big deal at first, but really, it’s not. Just remember everyone feels weird in
his or her underwear. If you’re really sketched out, go to the bathroom and
change.
*If
you cause your team to get whomped, don’t take it personally if the muscle
heads don’t take it well. For some, gym is life and death.
*If
you have cramps and your gym teacher is cool, don’t be afraid to tell her. She
may give you a pass that day.
*Some
gym teachers are sadists and designate certain days for marathons. For example,
at Madison Heights, we have Marathon Mondays. If this is your sitch, try to
think of something that inspires you while running—like your crush. If
possible, listen to some high-octane tune-age on your iPod.
*Make
sure to wear good kicks (tennis shoes) for PE. You don’t want to compromise
your feet.
*Remember
to hydrate. I like to carry a water bottle so I don’t have to drink out of the
narsty school fountain.
*And
for everyone’s sake, don’t forget the deodorant!
Try to learn to enjoy
gym. At least you get to move around, watch fetch guys show off their (more
often than not, nonexistent) muscles, and burn calories all at the same time.
Gym Must-Haves:
*Workout clothes or school uniform
*At least two pairs of clean gym socks
*One or two pairs of athletic shoes
*Sweatshirt (in case it’s cold)
*Granola bar or something to give you energy
*Deodorant/body spray
*Soap/shampoo/conditioner depending on how much
time you’ll have to shower—it varies by school
*Personal hygiene items (just in case)
*A lock
*Bottled water
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