Any place to shower downtown after running in the morning?

[Agamemnon]

Hey guys, I recently started running and want to run to work in the morning, but my pathetic building doesn't have any shower facilities. Any options on a place downtown (preferably near 3-6 ave & 1st st SW) where one can get some kind of 'shower pass'. Sounds a bit naughty... but that's what I want. "I'll just need access to the showers, thank you very much..."

Do fitness/health clubs downtown let you do that without buying a full membership?

Thanks!

[troutman]

Hobos wash up at the Eau Claire bathrooms.

[Ozy_Flame]

I believe the YWCA may have a shower-only discount, but I could be wrong. I used to go there in the mornings after I'd work overnight just for a shower, but I kept using guest passes. I don't know for sure.

[Barnes]

Originally Posted by troutman

Hobos wash up at the Eau Claire bathrooms.

The library is a good place too.

[Madman]

If you just yell "SHOWER! SHOWER! SHOWER!" at the top of your lungs for 10 minutes - the lights will go out, strobes lights and fog will kick in and one will magically appear out of the floor.

It brings a tear to my eye everytime.

[Agamemnon]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

I believe the YWCA may have a shower-only discount, but I could be wrong. I used to go there in the mornings after I'd work overnight just for a shower, but I kept using guest passes. I don't know for sure.

Maybe I'll check that out... it's somewhat along my route. Thanks.

[pepper24]

If your office tower/work doesn't have showers I think you're stuck buying a gym membership at one of the downtown gyms. I don't think that any of them have shower only passes so you'll have to get a full gym pass.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

Maybe I'll check that out... it's somewhat along my route. Thanks.

Agamemnon, your previous employer definitely had showers...Maybe a friend can hook you up there!

[ken0042]

I seem to recall the fitness club at 5th ave between 6th and 7th streets having a "shower only" membership. When I worked at Bantrel one of my co-workers had that; not sure if it's something they normally offer or if they did something special for them.

Also not quite where you were looking for, so sorry if it doesn't help.

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Madman

If you just yell "SHOWER! SHOWER! SHOWER!" at the top of your lungs for 10 minutes - the lights will go out, strobes lights and fog will kick in and one will magically appear out of the floor.

It brings a tear to my eye everytime.

Ha - totally did this on Saturday afternoon (to great success!)

[Wookie]

You could look for the squegee kids, although 17th is probably a bit out of your way... Sill, might be worth the nickle

[Peanut]

YMCA at Eau Claire? Don't know if they have shower only passes though.

[JohnnyFlame]

You could take a quick dip over at Olympic Plaza. Then all you need is a towel.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlame

You could take a quick dip over at Olympic Plaza. Then all you need is a towel.

Him and all the other transients who do that on a daily basis....

[Scoopdogg]

You could try the drop in center, I'm sure they have showers

[Shazam]

You're a hot chick right? You can shower at my condo. I promise there are no hidden cameras.

[Hack&Lube]

That's what the Bow River is for.

[Huntingwhale]

My work has a shower for people who bike in the morning. Your more then welcome to join me one of these days.

[dissentowner]