by Dawn Nicholas
As thunder
rumbled loudly overhead, a waitress scrambled among the tables to collect
payment from those of us who had been enjoying a lazy late afternoon lunch in
Central Park. My 16 year old daughter
and I dashed through the trees and onto the city streets, our large,
overstuffed goodie bags bouncing against us, just as warm , heavy drops of rain
began to fall. With less than two blocks
to cover before reaching the subway station, the downpour began, and we were
among the unprepared, laughing as we surrendered to our fate.
Months
earlier, I had come across an ad in Self Magazine announcing the 20th
Anniversary Self Workout in the Park.
This event is held yearly in cities across the U.S. to promote health
and fitness to women of all fitness levels.
During this outdoor event, a wide variety of mini fitness classes are
held every 20 minutes from 11 am – 3 pm, taught by a group of energetic
instructors. For a $20 entry fee, each
attendee is permitted to take part in an unlimited number of classes on the
turf surface in front of the main stage, plus one yoga/pilates and one CrossFit
class. Kids age 12 and up are welcome
to attend with an adult.
