I had to think about how I could write a paragraph of expletives that would describe all the superlatives that danced in my head riding with Darryl Gaines today in the 9:45. I might start with HFS. And if you need a translation of what that means send me an email or ask me in class because this man has Game with a capital G. Right from the get-go he had me from the first note. And just so you know in the Webster-Merriam Dictionary next to the words enthusiasm and rhythm is this mans picture.
He had the most engaging countenance I have ever seen on a man. When he looked at you petitioning for just a little more you felt it deep in your solar plexus. He loves what he does and I am reminded of that song by LL Cool J: Doin' it and doin' it and doin' it well. And he was. He moved like a Twyla Tharp dancer with grace and as he slipped invisibly between the bikes and rows you could feel his charisma leaving a white smoke trail that soon permeated the whole room.
And talk about an innovative move, he had a sparkling assist from Pam Polestino. Because whilst Darryl performed his Merlin show, she sat atop the instructor bike and gave a performance like a co-star in a Jane Fonda video. I don’t get to take Pam’s killer classes probably because they might leave me crippled but seeing her up there was a treat in itself. She’s a pros pro and her presence jacked me up even higher. By the way I cranked out 969 in the calorie burn and even that number didn’t shock me because it was not just a spectacular ride and call but it was killer as well.
I could go on about Darryl Gaines about his voice, his music, his fluidity and most of all his captivative charm and I am already thinking road trip into Manhattan I gotta have more. . If you missed this ride I’m feeling sorry for you.
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