Tommi Goes to Spin Class

At the advice of Aunt Jenny, who is a certified spin instructor, and motivated by the 112 biking miles that I need to complete to be awarded my triathlon challenge T-shirt, I attended spin class (studio cycle) for the first time today at the Phillips Fitness Center. The 45 minute class started at 5:15pm. Boy, what a great workout!  Basically it is a stationary bike workout on steroids. Set to motivating music with a fabulous beat, the instructor lead us through hill repeats, speed segments, jumps, and a biking on sand simulation all by changing the resistance on the bike as well as changing your position  and posture on the bike. For example, there was a lot of pedaling in a standing position at high resistance. My quads are completely jello this evening. It was tough, but I can't wait to go to another class next week!  Jenny, knowing that you are awesome at this, you are now my personal hero!

I came home to dinner ready in the slow-cooker with a batch of corn bread warming in the oven. Best meal ever!  The boys were both tired with the newness of school finally catching up with them. Derek and I had more "homework" tonight, filling out more school paperwork as well as a "getting to know your child" description for Zach's teacher. Now it is time for a bit of TV and then bed before getting up to run tomorrow morning.