Thoughts during my first spin class:
(before class)
Should I drink more water? Maybe not. Did I drink enough water today?
Where is everyone?
Oh, they’re all on their bikes. Spinning. But class hasn’t even started yet. I’m confused. Why are they doing that.
Maybe I shouldn’t have had Pinkberry an hour ago.
Wow, all of these people have clip-in shoes. Hmmm…
(instructor fits my bike to my body)
Ok I’m spinning. I can do this.
Op here we go, serious spinning now.
Wait, you want me to turn the knob how far?
Hill!!??!?
This is a long hill…
My quads are already burning.
There’s still 37 minutes left, oh shit.
Thank god there is a towel on this bike.
(wiping sweat off of my face)
And the instructor is off the bike walking around class yelling and clapping.
Please don’t come over here, please don’t come over here.
Oh, I love this song.
(motivated)
Really good thing I bought this bottle of water before class.
(sip water)
Wow, I’m sooooo tired.
19 minutes left!!!???
How am I going to finish this class…
(turn resistance down)
What are these weights for?
Damn, she (the instructor) has a sick body.
I wonder if she only does spin or if she does other workouts too?
(pedaling harder)
Wait, you want me to lift these weights while on the bike!?!
Ok I actually like this arm weights portion.
Phew that five minutes went by fast. I can make it.
(pushing myself a little harder)
I’ve GOT to be burning a ton of calories. At least 400.
7 minutes left.
6 minutes left.
I’m pretty sure that clock is in slow motion.
Ahhhh we’re done.
Stretching feels amazing.
(chug water)
Oh ya, gonna be sore tomorrow.
(walking like I just rode a horse for 2 hours)
Wonder how bad my ass is going to hurt?*
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*It hurt for 2 days.
Photo by Yvonne Rock at Ride DC. Read my full post on spin class and Ride DC.
Wow Meg,
I was looking at all the photos of you…and I have to say… you are an absolute MODEL!!!
dayuuuum girl!
you look soooo young. sooo fit.
ugh you making me jealous.
<3
KIMI
I used to enjoy spin class! Maybe I’ll have to start going again. I just get so anxious with long classes. I like doing yoga youtube videos because I can do them for 15-20 mins and then do something else!
Kasey
http://www.preplovelove.com
Ha ha!! My train of thought was so similar the first time I went to spin class! I haven’t been in a while and your recap kind of makes me want to go back.
Oh man…spinning is not easy! Your thought process made me laugh and think about my similar reaction to my first time spinning. It’s not something I’ve done in a while, but I definitely want to try SoulCycle out…I hear it can convert spin haters into lovers. We’ll see about that 🙂
Be sure to check out my latest video post talking about my workouts and how I stay fit!
http://www.prettyandfresh.com/2014/06/11/video-my-workout-schedule-crossfit/
hahaha! I think this is fairly similar to my own mental discussion during my first class. I remember saying to myself “lady, quit this standing up business.”
I absolutely loveeee spinning. It’s to die for and definitely a lifestyle. Glad you tried it out!
http://www.jessicalawson.net/
Oh man yes to that last comment your ass hurting. I didn’t realize that when I went the first time, and WHOA did my ass hurt for a couple days! Btw it takes a couple classes before your ass is used to it and stops hurting…
I love spinning!!!! It is great cross training for running. We don’t have a gym membership right now, but I missed spin so much that I bought my own bike. I use it all of the time.