La Bicicileta

I have my first Spanish quiz tomorrow... If you couldn't guess, my workout today was spinning. DEFN: stationary bike, dark room, techno music, insanely in shape instructor making you feel bad about yourself. I started spinning back in January when I joined the Boston YMCA and found that I actually REALLY love it! I know it looks crazy, but there is something surprisingly relaxing about it; the whirring of the bikes, the consistent beat of the music. I have been trying to spin twice a week, on Sunday mornings for 90 minutes, and then Wednesday PM for 60 minutes. My favorite instructor is Ed, a professional triathlete! I found his classes the best for me, mostly because of his amazing music choices: Gorillaz, Jack Johnson, Rolling Stones and Dub Reggae. I also like that he makes the ride feel like a REAL bike ride, talking about head winds, and visualizing the hills. SPEAKING of hills, our workout today was an interval workout of HILLS. As a runner I'm familiar with dreading hill workouts, but a typical hill interval on a bike lasts 8-10 minutes, WTF! I made it through, but I had what Ed calls a "heavy ride" today. My second day of rest tomorrow, but I'll be back on Friday with an easy 4 miles. E