The above picture shows my usual winter torture chamber. Early mornings are cold, really cold if you are out on a bike. So, unless I go run outside, this is where I am at. I have managed to hold at bay the onslaught of crap that exists in my garage and set my trainer up in front of a TV. I can usually last about 40 minutes until I start to unravel from boredom. I watch old cycling race DVDs, I have a series of 6-7 interval workout DVD's, but the best has been cycling to old seasons of 24. Jack Bauer rules!
Today, however, Chasqui JB dragged my butt up to the gym to do a spin class. I have always been keenly interested in trying a spin class, but never have. I hate showing up somewhere and not knowing the routine. I am supremely vain in that regard. I want to, at least look like I know what the hell is going on. So I have JB showing me the ropes! Cool. An hour later, the sufferfest ended. I loved it! The LifeCycle's were nicely adjustable, the class leader wasn't a closet drill instructor (unlike coach Troy in my workout DVD's in the garage), the music a bit too Euro/techno for me, but overall a GREAT workout. My legs are a bit noodly in the aftermath. Spin class will be a welcome alternative to garage cycling this winter. Once or twice a week for a little variety will make the winter not so long and dreary. Any other Chasquis have an LVAC membership? Come on out Monday mornings at 5 am, thats right, 5 bells. It would really be fun to get a few others to come out. I can't swear at JB all winter long. I need various outlets for my monster aggression.
Chasqui Matt did you get a bike?
I never past along proper congratulations to those Chasqui chicas who ran the St George Marathon. But job well done, in the elements even. Just like a Chasqui. Good job. I think one of my 09 goals is a marathon. Which one should I do? Any suggestions?
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So I totally had my alarm set for 4:30am but I couldn't freakin get up. I DID plan on going though, does that count? I will be there tonight and definitely at Friday 5 am SPIN!
Most would kill for a dungeon like that.
From a Chasqui-wifey... way to have self-motivation! 5 a.m. is just too early for most to even think straight. Good job, guys... and gals, who usually go too :)
Morgan, how about training even earlier, say 12:00 Midnight. I have a better chance at making that than 5:00AM.
Also,nice garage. I approve.
Miguel- I was thinking about something like this. Say a
Fri or Sat night ride. Start about 10 and go till midnight? What do you think? Different take on the "Full Moon" idea.
I'm loving that 10 pm idea. Moonlight Madness baby!
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