Caffeine & The Early Morning Workout

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I count my blessings I've never been one of those people who has to rely on caffeine to get going in the morning. Although I drink my weight in coffee each day, it's all decaf. When (highly caffeinated) friends blink in astonishment and ask, "Why bother?" I don't have a good answer other than I find the smell comforting and I like sipping from a piping hot mug of coffee while I work. One too many "Special Tasters Choice Moments" commercials in my childhood, I'm sure. 

Typically, I drink one cup of caffeine coffee a week. That would be on Saturday morning before my long run. My hope is the unexpected caffeine powers me through my run and I think for the most part it works.

What's happening lately, however...

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Spin Class: Why Can't I Do This?!

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  • Number of marathons completed: 8
  • Marathon Personal Record: 3:29:45
  • Number of ULTRA marathons completed: 1
  • Ultra Marathon Personal Record: 53 miles in under 11 hours
  • Number of hours spent working out each week when combining running, stationary bike at home, weight lifting, stretch, etc: Roughly 6-8 hours

My point? I AM NOT A WIMP. So will someone please explain to me why I'm incapable of mastering the art sport torture that is spin class??

I attended my fourth spin class this morning with my friend Marty. I dressed cute (don't laugh - it helps) and had the clip shoes BF Trisha had sent me so I was all "in the zone" and professional about the bike. Started pedaling and within 3 minutes was eyeing the clock, counting down the minutes until it was over. 

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