My Own Private Spin Class
I tried to make a video like Karl and Zappoman, but couldn’t get it to work. So, you’ll have to settle for a picture of the bike. No spin class demos.
A spin bike was given to me when Bellevue Place Club began replacing their spinning bikes about a year ago. I bought new wheels that have clips for my bike shoes. One of my friends tuned up the bike, so now it’s in great shape.
Now I have an awesome spinning bike in my rec-room. I am a certified cycling instructor. I have CD’s that I burned for the spin class. I have a remote control right next to me, so that I can watch CSI or The News or Entertainment Tonight! I have no excuses!
My schedule became crazy last June with my daughter’s dance classes and volleyball. Subsequently, I gave up teaching spin class. I occasionally substitute. I’ve noticed that since I quit teaching regularly, I have gotten out of cycling shape.
Last week I rode for 50 minutes and it was hard. I was pushing a high heart, but I definitely feel that I need to put in some time before The 7 Hills Ride.
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
