So, tonight I was itching for a workout: on fire to teach my 6:30 PM class, to sweat with my riders and cleanse myself of the frustrations of the day. Instead, I had an over-filled class (always a blessing!) and a kick-ass playlist that allowed me the privilege of witnessing the magic of folks putting everything on the line for their own fitness without the fog of my own workout getting in the way. Cara (Kara?) was game enough to ride the instructor bike tonight and I coached from the sidelines while 20 people gave this ride their collective all. The ride’s final push, to Ted Leo’s magnificent “Me and Mia,” compelled us: “Do you believe in something beautiful? Then, go out and be it.” Thank you, Gold’s Gym riders, for letting me witness something beautiful!
PS: Excellent job singing along with Bowie on “Changes”!
PPS: After class, I was lucky enough to take Judith’s Body attack class, so I got my itch scratched after all!