Online dating from Costa Rica!

19 Mar 2013

Picture this! The Costa Rica Pacific coast… I’m at the magnificent Hacienda Panilla Resort waking up to a glorious day of sunshine. I get dressed, grab a little breakfast with my son and off to the beach. I’m on vacation, participating in a fabulous fitness retreat organized by my gym, Victoria Park in Montreal.

We kick off on Day one with what would become the regular 9am circuit program lead by trainer to the pros, Paul Gagne.

” When do I get my Piña Colada?”

I am already grunting and groaning after the warm up but I finally did make it through the rigorous workout along with all the other gym members on the trip.

After the intense session I collapsed onto a lounge chair by the pool along with the group when we started discussing all the outdoor activities they planned to do over the following week. OMG…can I please catch my breath first?

On the agenda: zip lining, tubing down the rapids, mountain climbing, horseback riding mud baths and hot springs, oh, now they have my attention!. My head is spinning but I’m also starting to think…these are all ways singles with adventurous spirits can take part in activities and meet new people.

Immediately I jump into research mode et voila! Fitness Singles.com

I’m Jane on a zip line – where’s my Tarzan?

Once on the site – I filled out my online profile. AGAIN! The difference here is that you identify the top 3 activities you participate in on a regular basis and skill level.

I had to stretch my imagination a bit to find number 2 and 3, as the only exercise I truly adore is dance. If I could take a pill and remain fit and trim I would never do another circuit, yoga or Pilates class again… but shhhh!

10 minutes later…!! … I got my first response.

A 48 year old gentlemen whose photos included one of him floating on his back in a ocean with abs of steel and one with him rock climbing in a G-string with buns to match.

Welcome to Fitness Singles! I’ve just entered the world of the super fit. Maybe I need to learn more sports…?

All kidding aside…for all you active sports and fitness minded individuals, I think that having a first date that revolves around a hobby or passion that two people share makes for easier and more relaxed interaction.