Spin City

I usually run on Saturdays, but today in the South suburbs of Chicago, it is about 8-10 degrees with a wind of 12-14 mph. Which makes for a wind chill of 5-10 below zero. My usual running partner can't make it today, so I am moving my first 20 mile run to Sunday, in the hopes of slightly "milder" weather.

So, I substitute indoor cycling, even though I just swam yesterday. My wife goes to spinning class twice a week, and usually rides by herself, or with a few others another day. She used to teach spinning classes herself. For me, its a pale substitute for road biking, plus the recommendation for runners is to use low resistance, and high spin rate, and most of these instructors are into cranking up the tension to simulate riding up hills. I usually just keep the tension low-moderate, and I don't stand up, or do the kind of crazy moves and jumps.

This class is really popular, so we have to get there early to get one of the few bikes that have cleats that fit into biking shoes. We know a few other people, and they save some bikes for us. It's a pretty rugged workout, but I would rather be running.