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Throwback Thursday - a Spinning® Marathon

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Real Estate Agent with Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 MD594797

I'm not going too far back in time for our first Throwback Thursday, "only" 12 years. It seems like this just happened last month but at the same time it feels forever ago.

Before I became a REALTOR® I went to school full-time and worked at a number of gyms part time. I was (am still) a certified Spinning® instructor. I was hooked the very first time I got on a Spinning® bike, I loved the energy, the fun and the exhaustion at the end.

My boss at the time needed instructors quickly to meet demand and thought that I would be a good fit. My Spinning® classes were the highlight of my week. I couldn't wait to get out of school and on my bike. It's incredibly thrilling to be able to motivate 15+ members to last 45, 60 .. 90 minutes on a bike going up and down mountains, sprinting and making it across the finish line.

Come to think of it ... yes, it's very comparable to guiding buyers and sellers through the process and arriving at the settlement table!

Spinning Marathon

This picture was taken at a fitness convention in Hannover, Germany in 2002. This was a Spinning® marathon, I spent a good 10 hours on that bike, only taking 5 minute breaks to go to the bathroom. My legs were jello that evening!

I haven't been on a Spinning® bike for some time now. My friend Mike Cooper came to my rescue some time ago when he called me out and I traveled to Winchester, VA to participate in his Race For A Cure.... I really don't have a good excuse why I stopped, I had a couple babies, was focused on my business and, well, life just happend.

I think I need to do something about that!

Throwback Thursday - a Spinning® Marathon

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Comments (17)

Martha Brown
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD
Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

I have never been to a spinning class and at my age I probably never will but I here they are fabulous. Go and have some fun. I would'nt be surprised if it didnt become a nice niche for you too.   

May 15, 2014 02:11 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

"Life Happens", I know that feeling, so many things we get pulled away from, I hope you can get back to your biking, it sounds like a lot of fun.

May 15, 2014 02:12 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

I am not sure what age you are referring to Martha! The right instructor will guide you through it, push you just enough to make it worthwhile and make it fun!

It's been on my mind Bob, I need to get back into doing 'something' on a regular basis.

May 15, 2014 02:15 PM
Eric Crane -- Your Full Service, Discount Fee Realtor®
DPR Realty LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona

very cool!!!  I learned something new about you today!  looks fun (albeit exhausting)

May 15, 2014 02:26 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

We enjoy taking our leisurely bike rides in nice weather, but spinning...45, 60 or 90 minutes...I'm tired just to think about it

May 15, 2014 08:12 PM
Alicia Clarke
Seattle, WA
Putting the Social in Marketing

10 HOURS!? I go to a spinning boot camp class once a week for ONE hour and my legs are jello afterwards! Next stop, Tour de France?

May 16, 2014 12:52 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

I've always wanted to take a spin cass.  I can't believe you went 10 hours, you are Superwoman!!  

May 16, 2014 01:15 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Exhausting in a good way Eric!

Leisurely bike rides are fun, too, Larry & Sheila.

Well, Alicia, that was 12 years ago and I was teaching classes 4-5 days a week. I don't think I would last that long today.

Go for it Kerrie, I am sure you will love it!

May 16, 2014 07:06 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I rode 26 street miles in a bike-a-thon fund raiser back in the day... wish I had photos from that day.

May 16, 2014 09:51 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Andrea, it looks tiring, but I'll bet spinning it a great calorie burner!

May 16, 2014 10:44 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Awesome Tammy, I need to make the time to get back into cycling. I pass the true cyclists on my way to appointments and always think that I wish I could ride with them.

You have so much adrenaline pumping Bette that you don't feel it until later. It's definitely a great calorie burner.

May 16, 2014 10:53 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Andrea, you learned an important lesson - it's about crossing the finish line in all of life's persuits.

May 16, 2014 01:54 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Andrea,

A spinning class might be the death of me...or, a rebirth!

May 17, 2014 05:54 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Very true Patricia. I definitely had to push myself and was close to giving up a couple of times... but after the 10 hours were up, I just felt amazing - woobly knees and all. It was so worth it.

I may just feel like you Lisa when I get on a bike again but I'm hoping for a rebirth!

May 17, 2014 08:06 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

10 hours on a bike and I don't even ride a bike very well... 

May 18, 2014 11:52 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Ten HOURS?  Good grief!  I don't think I would've lasted ten minutes.

May 20, 2014 12:24 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

But it's stationary Judi, you won't have to worry about traffic and you can even stop pedaling without falling down.

Yes, yes you would Chris Ann.. you just need the right coach and cycling buddies.

Jun 05, 2014 05:41 AM