WGC:You just recently  completed the Challenege – how did  you feel when you finished?

Carol : Fine (laughs) What I did find hard was the rower(300m)  Yeah, that was hard – it took the wind out of me that did. I had to stop for breath – but apart from that I quite enjoyed it. It was different for me. A change, instead of 25 minutes on one thing, I did lots.

WGC. You said you found the rower quite tough. Do you use the rower often down here?

Carol: Yes I do. I quite like it. I normally do 5 minutes or a 1000 meters.

WGC :Are you comfortable with the rowing machine?

Carol: Yeah, I like it , its not too bad.

WGC: What did you enjoy most about the challenge?

Carol: I was pleased with my time. I did it less time then you thought I would (25mins) So I was pleased with that.

I am always pleased when I come away from the Gym, because I never want to come here. So I was pleased with doing the Challenge. It was something different.

WGC: Would you recommend the Challenge to your friends?

Carol: Yes. I don’t see why not. I think they would enjoy it

WGC: So how often do you manage to attend in a week

Carol: Normally three times a week

WGC : How long do you think it will take you to achieve what you want to.

Carol: (Laughs) … At the rate I am going at the moment! Probably around 70!

WGC: It would be great to see you achieve what you want to.

Carol: I joined a Gym to get fit and lose weight. I wanted big results quickly and I didn't’t get it.

WGC: Personally Carol, I think slow results over a longer period of time are better for you. I think by attempting this Challenge you have shown great strength and character. Well done.

WGC: Do you think that ROKO motivate you at all? Or is it left down to you? Do you think they take any responsibility to improve your fitness as you walk through the door?

Carol: No I wouldn't’t say so.

WGC: Are you saying it is left down to you as you walk through the door?

Carol: Yes.

WGC: What are your aims when you are here ? What do you want from the Gym

Carol: I want to lose weight. And I want to be fit. I have got health problems. Nothing Major, but I do have them. And I want to do what I can to alleviate them. I mean , I have arthritis in my knees. If I don’t come , then that gets worse. My Doctor recommended me to go to a Gym.

WGC: What is your favorite film

Carol: I haven’t actually got one. I like action movies. I liked Gladiator.

WGC: What about your favorite actor

Carol: I quite like Will Smith.

WGC: Do you listen to music much and what was the last CD you brought

Carol: Not a great deal. I brought the Scissor Sisters latest Album. And I like Toni Braxton.

WGC : Who in the world right now would you like to meet.

Carol: Erm… George Bush. I d like to ask him why he is doing what he is doing. I am very much against that.

WGC: Carol, thank you very much. It’s been interesting. And Id like to thank you for being the first person to attempt the Short Course. I think you are a very determined person and it has been a pleasure talking to you. Thank you.