Adventures in AM exercise

My gym used to have a 'sign up' policy with regards to spin classes. They would put out a sign up sheet 15 mins before the class began, you'd sign up, and be guaranteed a bike. Seems easy enough right?

I'm not sure why, but effective January 1st they decided it make it on a first come, first served basis. The caveat being you had to physically be on the bike - there was no saving a bike with a towel etc.

It worked well for the first little while, although you'd have to be there 30 mins before to actually get a bike. People were afraid to go to the bathroom at risk of losing their bike, etc.

Now, people are just saving their bikes with towels.

I arrived at 5:45am today, to find a room full of towels on bikes. I was not impressed.

That being said, (and this may surprise any of you who know me in real life) I don't have the balls to actually move someone's towel and steal their bike. I'm a regular face in the spin room, and I don't want to be known as 'that bitch that stole my bike'.

What ticked me off the most was that I didn't bring my running shoes, so I just headed home and decided to wake up this girl for a run.

She looks impressed dosn't she?

It was a mild 11 degrees this morning. Perfect weather for capris!

We started out in the dark and ran for about 50 mins.

Luckily she perked up a bit.

Worst part about the spring time when you own a dog? Muddy feet!

We did some stretches in the driveway and on the front step, when I think she realized her fun for the day was over. Sad face returned.

My morning started out a little miserable, but it all ended up ok.

I exercised. Jersey exercised. All before 7am too.

Not a bad start to the day. :)

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