It's a love thing...

So everyone knows I occassionally ride a bike...typically when it's warm, with friends, keep it fun and competitive, but I am by no means a "cyclist". This is one of the two things I agreed with myself to work on in 2010. So the YMCA offers Cycling classes and I am trying to become a regular.
I took my first cycling class from my Dad...yep, my Dad. He's 67 years old and can kick my butt in cycling class any day of the week.
Upon first going, I really had no expectations. I have learned in physical activity it's easier not to set yourself up when you do not know what to expect.
I have been going more frequently now and am trying to ramp it up to 3x per week. I have introduced myself to most of the instructors and even have my favorite bike in the room.
Yesterday I took a class lead by Dad...and as I was mashing along and sweat was pouring down my face and body, I wondered "what am I doing here?" I am sweating, hurting, smiling, singing, feeling good, pushing through and then it hit me - I was in love to be exact, with cycling.
I am glad to realize this now because up until then I was kind of on the fence. I wondered why I always had to be at the gym 30 minutes before class started just so I could be one of the first ones in the room. I wondered why I always had a sick grin on my face as I was pushing through a long climb or a mean cadence. I wondered why after class I felt rejuvenated and amazing. Now I know, I was in love...L-O-V-E.
So, now that I have a new "crush" and have admitted to myself that I really do enjoy this class, I think I will find it even easier to get myself to go.
It's okay to not always be smiling at my new crush, and it's okay to get a little mad when my crush works me too hard but in the end, I know now that I will want my crush to be impressed by me, so HELLO CYCLING CLASS, aka my new crush, look out!
I am so in love right now that I am signed up for my next beating, I mean, love session tonight at 6pm.
Tomorrow night, my first swim lesson, and I am sure I will have something to say about that!
-Run safe, run happy!
-d