In a fog you hear it, continued relentless beeping, your eyes open as you silence the alarm. The familiar silent question taking shape in your mind, Why? Why is 4:45am a real wake up call and not purely a figment of my imagination. No logical answer is needed as the passion starts to take ahold of you.

It's a simple three step no thought process to get from bed to car; brush teeth, pull hair back (brushing is optional), and dress. Walking in you smile and exchange "morning" with the familiar faces while realizing you're a part of something more, an elite group who share in your addiction!

You hold your breath as you search the room for the "one", the bike that has become your favorite, knowing the feeling is mutual. A friendship of sorts that needs no words. You clip in and prepare to rock out when it starts, the music. It reminds you the only thing between you and the feeling of accomplishment that will stick to you every moment of today is this "spin" class! The next hour consists of the music, the hills, the jumps, dialing up the intensity, and the disagreement on fans or no fans! Your cycling instructor, the leader of the pack starts to show criminal signs as you realize they "murder" fat for a living. They make your friend from last night "Ben and Jerry" pay for visiting you. As the intensity takes hold you realize you can throw in the towel or use it to wipe the sweat of your face. The music slows, your water bottle now empty and the ride comes to an end. The rest of you day is a walk in the park. Wiping your bike down you nod knowing your paths will cross in another 24, 48, or 72 hours.

The lesson is simple "Stay calm and just keep pedaling" however this is your warning! Spin will become your 2nd favorite "S" word with possible side effects to include but not limited to sweating, euphoria, and overall general awesomeness!