Saturday's Olympic Event

I should have posted something on Saturday or Sunday, but my open weekend ended up getting too busy. The good news is I had a nice time hanging with the family. I actually got a chance to get back in the pool (I was a swimmer a million years ago) and it felt awesome. I managed to pull out a 1000 meters, although slower than before. The feeling afterwards is one I can't really describe unless you do swim, sort of a water-logged, warm and exhausted feeling, like you know you used every muscle in your body. It feels really good if you can believe it. To top it off, I indulged and had a massage afterwards. I think I was in a relaxed fog for the rest of the day. And I slept great. I really didn't want to leave my cozy bed, but Monday morning was calling.

 What I wanted to do was to make sure I commented on Saturday's spinning class. It was one of, if not the best I have ever done. Not because of me, but the effort that the members put into it. I could tell they were really listening and staying focused. I looked out during class and they looked like athletes competing in an event. I definitely can say that at least 95% of them were giving it their all. It was awesome. I got lucky and the movie "Miracle", which is about the 1980 Olympic hockey team's unbelievable defeat of the Russians, was cued up perfectly to end just as we were crossing the "finish line".

It was a really good class. Great job everyone!

Winter Olympics (long version 52 minutes)

1.Olympic Fanfare and Theme- Boston Pops & John Williams (warm up)
2.The Final Countdown (Go for Gold Mix)- Vancouver 5 (run)
3.Start Me Up- The Rolling Stones (climb)
4.Symphony No.9 Choral IV:Ode to Joy- London Symphony Orchestra (run)
5.I'm Gonna Fight- Lovefool (seated climb)
6.For the Victory- Powergeek (run)
7.Stronger- Kayne West (climb)
8..Don't Stop Believin'- George Lamond (run)
9.I Like to Move It (Twister's Vancouver mix)- Funky Animal (jumps)
10.Lose Yourself- Eminem (climb)
11.What's Up- D.J. Miko (run)
12.William Tell Overture- London Philharmonic Orchestra (fast run)
13.National Anthem of Canada- Instrumental (cool down)
14.The Star Spangled Banner- Whitney Houston (cool down)

I think I will really miss the games when they end. I'll have to save this one and bring it out for the summer games. Only 2 more years :)

Have a wonderful day,
Portia :)