ALL WORK AND NO PLAY

ANTONIO, a 36-year-old personal trainer, found time in his busy schedule to pencil-in a date with Sue, a 39-year-old yoga instructor. But when the duo met for Italian fare at Macelleria in the Meatpacking District, they found his heavy workload might be too much for her to handle. Despite their common interests, these sporty singles - and their conflicting schedules - just didn't hold much weight. He said: I arrived at the restaurant before Sue and waited at the bar. I was really nervous at first, but once she walked up to me, she sort of eased the tension. Over dinner, we talked about our families, hobbies and the whole experience of being set up on a blind date. We also chatted about our jobs. I found out that she travels a lot and she was surprised to learn I work so much. As the night went on, I think the conversation came a little easier. When it came time to order, I found out that Sue is a vegetarian, and felt awkward about ordering beef. I opted for some pasta instead, which worked out in the end - we shared our food along with a nice bottle of red wine. I didn't really know what to expect going into the date, but I'm glad I met Sue. She's nice and...