The REC/IM is really our Recreation and Intermurals building, but it fondly known as the REC/IM to many EMU students and staff. They have two pools, thirteen raquetball courts, four basketball courts (one always used as indoor volleyball), a huge weight/workout room, gymnasiums, in indoor track, and even a cafe. This place is great! Lately I've been going there more and more trying to fit in some more workout time in my week, and I end up spending an hour there at least 4 to 5 times a week. Why? Since I've become my own worst pet-peeve by driving to school in the winter when I live only 15 minutes away (walking), I've decided that I need to get the exercise that I've been missing at the Rec now, as well as this being a form of punishment. In any case, I've also taken this time to realize the jewels that the REC/IM really does have to offer. Here are some fun discoveries:

-In these cold winter months, a walk down the hallway to the women's locker room is heavenly since you also walk past one of the entries to the olympic-sized pool. It's always so nice and toasty in there!
-The workout space on the fourth floor is great for my 45-minute elliptical sessions since you can open one of the windows, do some great people watching, and even have it quiet enough to try to read!
-I no longer fear that I'll fall off the elliptical machines due to my obvious lack of coordination. I think I can finally keep myself steady for 50 minutes!
-If you can catch the HD, widescreen TV unattended (and with minimal boys around), you can relax with your powerade and some Project Runway.
-You can look all buff and hard-working when the tours come through the weight room :)

All in all, I'm enjoying all the little things about the Rec that make it unique and enjoyable.My only gripe is that somehow everyone has the same thought as me on Saturdays: Get there right when it opens so the weight room is all your own! Yeah, that didn't work out so well for me last Saturday. Maybe next week.

Thank you, REC/IM :).