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Well, I didn't die. Actually, the level was pretty good (and the instructor, who was at first NOT friendly when I told her I was a beginner, warmed up distinctly after the first 10 minutes when I was obviously not dying. :rolleyes: She then asked "you really haven't done this before?")

However, it should not surprise anyone who knows me that I was indeed klutzy enough to give myself a massive knee scrape, as well as break one of the toe clips off of a pedal (and have to switch bikes halfway through). Let me remind you that this is an indoor, stationary cycling class. Ridiculous. :o

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Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 13918360)

What's even better is that we are taking a field trip to EWR to start shooting our Box 2011 Calendar.

Oh, just keep rubbing it in! :p Ugh!

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Originally Posted by PRGDiscoGal (Post 13918374)

Because indoor cycling classes will put you through an intense workout, you need to outfit yourself with a few simple pieces of equipment to allow you to perform at your best:

Two towels: one to put across the handlebars to prevent slippage during the workout, and one to wipe away sweat

A water bottle or two: filled with water or electrolyte drink.

Stiff-soled athletic shoes cut low on the ankle: very flexible shoes may leave your feet feeling numb by the end of class, and high top shoes will impede your ability to spin the pedals correctly

Comfortable workout clothes: synthetic, sweat-wicking material, lightweight and breathable.

When setting the height of your seat, here is a good rule of thumb: when seated, feet resting lightly on the pedals, your knee should be slightly bent on the downstroke. If your knee is bent more than a 10-15 degree angle, you need to raise the seat; if your knee is straight, you need to lower the seat slightly.

One of the best tips for indoor cycling class: aim to drink about one ounce of liquid for each minute of cycling.

(What is out there about spin classes.....) Have fun!!!!

Thank you! You're so right about the towels - I brought one little one but will take a second from now on!

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Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13918457)

Do you have photos?

From a few pages ago...

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Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 13918546)

Have fun down here. I assume you don't need recommendations, but I'm happy to suggest a restaurant or two if you are interested.

I have to meet a friend on Monday night and neither of us are local - do you have any ideas near-ish to the Jenkintown/Willow Grove area?

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Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 13918603)

I recycled alot of my high school English papers in college.

That wouldn't have worked on me - I don't think I had a single book or paper subject in all of college that was a repeat from HS. I would have liked to take more English lit courses (Dante was the only one I got to), but alas, there was too much Latin lit and music history to get through. :p

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13917806)

Plagiarism in icurhere2-world.

:eek:

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Originally Posted by PRGDiscoGal (Post 13918016)

I hope that all of you are happy, healthy, and doing well. For those of you who know a teacher....it has been teacher appreciation week (don't fret if you missed it...lol) It's a beautiful thing that the public school school year is soon to be finished...then of course, there is summer school, trainings, etc, etc, etc....seriously those of you under the idea that teachers have soooo much time off...well, it's a false perception. ha ha) mmm....that's all the news I can share. Oh, yes...happy upcoming Mother's Day to all mommies out there! Bye, bye

Hope you were well appreciated!!!!! I'm on the teacher's appreciation committee and we do something every month, but made this week extra special. Unfortunately, bl jr's teacher was out most of this week due to a death in the family so the week will get extended a bit into Monday:)

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13918260)

I'm now fully packed for the weekend. This includes a bottle of champers and a block of cheese for the wife and I to enjoy on train ride down to Philly. :cool:

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 13918711)

I slept all day and missed a work function at the country club. :rolleyes:

I have never had jetlag this bad before. :td:

It's hit me pretty hard too this time; maybe not the worst, but one of. I think sheer exhaustion may have played into it. Coming home to a sick kid was certainly not helpful in getting good sleep :(

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13918713)

A/C repair complete, and even got a free float switch out of the deal. ^ It's starting to cool off just in time for us to pack up and head for GGG.

Have a good un', Box. :D

Have a good trip; glad your A/C is fixed!

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13918749)

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Snack time on Amtrak, done right :cool:

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Originally Posted by Trustguy (Post 13918762)

After a rather brutal conference call, I came out of my office to discover that a wine tasting had broken out. ^ Wow, was that necessary.

How every work week should end.

Teh Pit is living up to its name. :rolleyes:

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Snack time on Amtrak, done right :cool:

Well, I've now consumed plenty of champers (one p or two??) and we are getting close to ZFV. I have no idea what hotel I'm staying at or where it is. That's not a problem, is it?

Gonna be with family all weekend long. Gonna be drunk all weekend long. :eek: :cool:

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Just saw my fist 2 minute clip of Glee ever. Didn't suck. I'm now a bit worried about myself, but whatever.

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 13918772)

Speaking of 1K, I only have a paltry 33,156 EQM's. I am having a hard time reaching my 1K status with CO.

I'm still at 19K and change. :rolleyes: Will only be around 27somethingK at the end of May...almost all obtained at a fairly awful CPM and overwhelmingly in a variety of RJs/Dash 8s. I should hopefully be able to keep *G this year, but I don't think Platinum is going to happen unless that "reconnaissance" trip to BKK actually does happen in December and both legs take place in 2010.

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13918936)

Gonna be with family all weekend long. Gonna be drunk all weekend long. :eek: :cool:

Family: either it's fun to drink with them, or they drive you to drink. Which kind are these? :p

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Originally Posted by Trustguy (Post 13918167)

I am officially in for June 12. ^

Have thrown my hat in the ring as well.

I just modified my National Car rental for SNA. Memorial Day weekend is now $55 for Fri-Mon. ^