I just about bailed on spin class today.
#wimp
I ran outside yesterday for the first time in a LONG time, and while was a good run, it was hard. I came back tired and bit discouraged because running on the treadmill is so much different. I can knock out three miles on the treadmill watching The West Wing. Outside, it’s me and my mind.
#scarythoughtthere
So today, I woke up sore and tired. I spend the day battling NOT being sore and tired. And at 3:30, we had covid-19 meeting where we discussed “worst-case scenario” things that could happen. Ick.
So I was ready to bail, go home, and stress eat all the ice cream out of the house. But I didn’t. I aimed my car towards the exercise center. When I got there, the treadmills were full, so I put in my earbuds and shot baskets. My wife called, so I was able to talk with her (Ms. Running Late) while I shot.
#withearbudsin
Side note: I used to mock people with earbuds on the basketball court. Now, it’s no big deal!
#youarenotcool
Anyway, spin class got started and it just rocked. I didn’t feel the need to push like I normally would, but as I checked my mileage, I was right at my 20 – 22 mph pace. It just felt good to ride out the stress of viruses and grading and obnoxious kids and all the other things on my mind that I have absolutely no control over! I was able to just sweat it all out, come home, eat dinner with my wife, then get a few things ready for tomorrow.
Then, I turned on the TV and Twitter.
I shouldn’t have done that. Bad news piled on bad news.
#nottonightbadmood
But that is for a different post!
#keepshiningbrightforthosewhoneedthelight
March 12, 2020 at 7:50 am
I’ve recently started spinning and it is a mood changer. Good decision to take a little time for yourself. I’ve been falling down the twitter hole and it gives me so much anxiety. Another post for sure.
March 12, 2020 at 8:06 am
“The Twitter Hole” – I like that phrase! I may use it this afternoon with one of my co-workers! 🙂
March 12, 2020 at 8:28 am
You’re doing better than me when it comes to Cycle class. I only did it a handful of times and hated it. I would rather run OUTSIDE mind you than do a Cycle class.
#curseyoushortlegs
March 12, 2020 at 9:28 pm
Typically, I would agree with you about running outside, but it was not a feel good run. That’s a different experience for me, one I wasn’t very happy with! 🙂 Our spin instructor is a friend from school and she is one of the most laid back people you’ll meet. Her classes are tough, but fun! 🙂