I stayed in Richmond Sat and Sun night before presenting at the Nelson .NET Users Group today. I stayed at the Destiny Motel and it did a pretty good job of meeting my essential home away from home requirements. It had CNN, Broadband and…. 50m down the road BJs Gym. I got a couple of sessions in, Upper body on Sunday (which kicked ass) and Lower Body this morning (which was a bit average- wasn’t feeling all that on game). But anyway. BJs was a great wee gym. Good free weights and machines. Cardio room was OK- gear was a bit old and all tended to be pro-sumer grade stuff which 100kg+ers like me tend to feel like they’re gonna break.
The staff @ BJs were really friendly, other gym bunnies were pleasant. I even met another whitewater kayaker (Rieds Farm T Shirt gave it away) who I was sure I recognised but I think it was recognition from a canoe polo tournament rather than slalom.
Anyway. If you’re staying or living in Richmond it’s a convenient gym. Off to Bodyworks in Wellington tomorrow.