Double Take

I didn’t set out thinking I would do a double take today especially a Kristen binate because one it might be thought of as insane and secondly I usually leave it all on the dance floor when her 60 minutes are in.  My plan was for some strength training in the second hour but as luck would have it an open bike was calling: Jack climb on.  And so I did. 

There is no doubt Saturday KSC is my favorite class because the energy levels are off the charts and the discography Kristen picks fits her plan of attack. She always has a stratagem and each song fits in like a piece to the ever changing puzzle she adroitly puts together each session. I used to think that is was her personality and charisma alone that drew sellout crowds but I know better now its also her design of hills, flats and intervals but sometimes that can be lost in the carnival like atmosphere we experience entering the Lavender Palace. 

Know what though? One of the key ingredients for me is the members that make spin their passion. The list (happily) is a long one. Michelle (4), Stacy, Mikey, Ivan, Roy, Randi, Don, Cheryl, Deepak, Ivy, Cindy, Amy, Kim, (spinning with what a broken arm today?) Debbie, (Boots) Soren, Nancy and I know I’ve missed some. All of these individuals make me feel at home and I enjoy each and every one of you. You all inspire me. 

My Polar HR monitor read that I had burned an astounding 1173 calories today. And just as Kristen espouses I’m not going to eat it all back with food out of a package. I’m determined to stay away from candy, cookies and yes even ice cream. There I said it now I have to stick to it.  Since I don’t drink and cannolis are far from my favorite dessert maybe tonight in honor of Deepak’s return from India I will have some yellow or green curry for tonight’s cuisine.  Enjoy your Saturday night my friends you give me so much.