strange question but bear withme

[lynne1307]

going next week - yeah!!!

here's the strange question......

I am staying at a hotel on I drive which does not have any fitness facilities (apart from pools)

I am a bit of a plodder and have got a half marathon signed up for the weekend after we get back !

now, it has been know that i like an ice cream or two (last time i put on half a stone in two weeks).

I want to run every day if poss when out there to keep legs ticking over. am worried about the heat/humidity and i think there are a couple of hotels not far from us on I drive that have inside facilities - treadmills.

question is, whats the chances of sneaking in to use them !
or, do you know if they would let me, if i paid a fee?

thanks
FF

 

[Minniespal]

You could try asking them if they will allow you to use the facilities either free of charge or for a nominal fee. I wouldn't advise trying to 'sneek' in. Always better to be upfront and honest and it usually gets you what you want.

 

[Claire L]

Which hotel are you staying at then it will give a good idea of what is nearest.

Claire

 

[lynne1307]

you're right of course, sneaking is not v. good.

staying at the QI plaza on I drive.

FF

 

[Claire L]

Alot of hotels now require you to use your room key to gain access to the gyms anyway so not easy to sneak into.

The best bet is to see which hotels with gyms/exercise rooms are closest and perhaps email them asking if they accept non residents and what the fee is.

Claire

 

[Howard412]

have you thought about stopping off at a Disney Resort for a run around the grounds? the 1.4mile trip around the lake at the CBR immediately springs to mind.

Have a great trip where ever you end up running!

Regards,

 

[Boo Boo Too]

you're right of course, sneaking is not v. good.

staying at the QI plaza on I drive.

FF

As others have said, you are unlikely to be able to sneak in to another hotel...

My suggestion is to email/phone your hotel (the QI Plaza) and ask if they know of any neighbouring facilities you can use... I have done this before (the Holiday Inn Express Belfast... they don't have a gym/pool but they told me that I can use the one at the Holiday Inn Belfast for £5 a visit). The QI Plaza may have a sister hotel, locally, that has a gym that you can use... If they don't, then maybe the QI Plaza can recommend a public gym - sometimes you have to sign up for a week's membership (rather than per session), but that might work out ok for you...

Think that you are brave - doing a half marathon straight after a holiday!

Good luck

Boo

 

[floridafluff]

thanks guys,
have mailed hotel, and wait for their reply.


regards
FF