There is usually a time and place for everything. But one man in Atlanta, Georgia, appeared to throw that idea out the window when he turned the middle of a road into his personal gym. In a viral clip, he can be seen running on a treadmill while casually smoking, seemingly unfazed by the unusual setting.
Man seen smoking and running the treadmill in Bankhead this morning. pic.twitter.com/gO4WlSrYVV
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In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), the man was seen in the middle of the road on a treadmill in broad daylight. While people went about their day, the man calmly ran on the treadmill in the middle of the street. The man seemed focused on the treadmill, even with his outfit that did not appear to be befitting a gym session. He was wearing snug blue jeans, a white round-neck shirt, and sneakers to complete the look. He also had gloves on. The most surprising part, however, was that while running on the treadmill, he was simultaneously smoking, paying no attention to his surroundings, and appearing completely unbothered by his unusual choice of location.
Internet Reacts to Georgia Man Running on Treadmill in the Street
The video quickly sparked reactions online, with many viewers joking about the bizarre workout. “Seeing this in any other state: Wtf?? Seeing this in Atlanta: Yeah… I get it lol,” one user wrote.
Another joked, “God forbid a man get his morning started with some cardio and plant therapy.” Some pointed out the irony of the situation. “Ever get the feeling you’re moving but not going anywhere,” one commenter asked…