Been meaning to write an update for the Dowd for the longest time, but today I got a little extra motivation to do it. Not only has the Dowd provided a great place to work out, but it has given me some consistency (which is nice). Yes, it tends to be crowded, but if you play around with the times you come in, I'm sure you can find a great time without having to fight the crowds. For me, it's early in the morning. The trade off of sleeping in, versus being miserable and waiting for machines is worth it to me and it is a great way to start the day!\n\nLocation, location, location!... I have recently been doing a lot of running and the Dowd provides a great starting place. Run down Morehead.... (careful of the uphill coming back to the gym) I've run up to Tryon and through downtown... but either route you take, its nice to come back to the gym... grab a couple minutes in the steam room... grab a shower and be on your way.\n\nThere's been a change in some of the spin instructors so I haven't been able to find a great combination of music/instructor, but I haven't been trying too hard.\n\nOh yeah!, the reason for my update.... I was leaving this morning after a brutal 3 mile run I decided to do in the dark, misty/rainy weather.... and I caught a glimpse of a sign. They must have just put it up for 2012, but it reads \"This is your year!\" which is great motivation every time you leave the gym! I am hoping 2012 will be MY year and the Dowd will help me (in the words of my favorite Star Trek Captain) \"Make it so\"....
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