tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post5468402661166080576..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: Bike and Barre (WW # 78)HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-53413163213607464722017-02-05T16:32:48.381-06:002017-02-05T16:32:48.381-06:00Obviously, group exercise hasn't been my thing...Obviously, group exercise hasn't been my thing. My DIL and I tried a spin class and we were unceremoniously kicked off our bikes after about 10 minutes when the people who reserved them showed up. Maybe that's why...HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-75617537932632342072017-02-05T16:31:24.991-06:002017-02-05T16:31:24.991-06:00I didn't know these fun lights existed. I'...I didn't know these fun lights existed. I'm very happy my sister gave them to me!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-11912339462964662302017-02-05T16:30:47.172-06:002017-02-05T16:30:47.172-06:00I had to get that cake out of the house and send t...I had to get that cake out of the house and send the leftovers home with the college kid. LOL.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-9561568988089239512017-02-05T16:30:11.237-06:002017-02-05T16:30:11.237-06:00It was difficult to see the Barre instructor in th...It was difficult to see the Barre instructor in this set-up. I think they should put the new students in places where they can see. I was constantly having to turn around to know what to do.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-88210555503779059042017-02-05T16:28:32.734-06:002017-02-05T16:28:32.734-06:00They have pink! I checked. And blue. And multi-...They have pink! I checked. And blue. And multi-colored. And white. And red. (Christmas colors!) LOL.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-80609388349354222652017-02-05T16:27:12.398-06:002017-02-05T16:27:12.398-06:00Under 40 is probably my no-can-do. I guess if the...Under 40 is probably my no-can-do. I guess if the wind was calm, I'd get it a try...once at least.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-48671094277773400022017-02-05T16:25:51.677-06:002017-02-05T16:25:51.677-06:00I asked the instructor if the routine was always t...I asked the instructor if the routine was always the same, and she said it was. (UGH!) But she also said they were getting ready to add Pilates into some of their classes. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-4646966289530263592017-02-05T16:24:15.394-06:002017-02-05T16:24:15.394-06:00Unfortunately, the Barre classes aren't very c...Unfortunately, the Barre classes aren't very convenient for me either. They are quite the challenge.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-32446417855902243432017-02-05T16:23:04.540-06:002017-02-05T16:23:04.540-06:00Before my first class, I naively thought that if I...Before my first class, I naively thought that if I liked it -- I could go multiple times a week. Now I realize there's no way I could do that!! HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-39618406696872582017-02-05T16:20:36.604-06:002017-02-05T16:20:36.604-06:00I stayed sore for days in some unexpected places! ...I stayed sore for days in some unexpected places! I'm glad I sent the rest of that cake back to college with him so I wouldn't be tempted all week.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-37013918102494939592017-02-05T10:48:40.992-06:002017-02-05T10:48:40.992-06:00Yes, I think working one on one with a trainer wou...Yes, I think working one on one with a trainer would definitely give you better results. This is a cookie-cutter class, although it was very challenging. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-85870717038341958182017-02-05T10:47:18.647-06:002017-02-05T10:47:18.647-06:00I thought so too. But from the comments I've ...I thought so too. But from the comments I've read so far, most people have not tried a class. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-8036089600633843602017-02-05T10:46:41.784-06:002017-02-05T10:46:41.784-06:00Living where I do, it's very unusual to see so...Living where I do, it's very unusual to see someone on a bike. And, especially a bike all lit up. I'm pretty sure I was very visible. LOL.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-92110008644889017542017-02-05T10:45:38.087-06:002017-02-05T10:45:38.087-06:00I've seen vests with rope LED lighting before,...I've seen vests with rope LED lighting before, although I haven't tried one.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-39027302091070613492017-02-05T10:44:25.837-06:002017-02-05T10:44:25.837-06:00We ate Hibachi style for his birthday and I sent t...We ate Hibachi style for his birthday and I sent the rest of that cake back to college with him!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-36778220871447574892017-02-05T10:43:39.815-06:002017-02-05T10:43:39.815-06:00It would be really nice to do a lunchtime PB class...It would be really nice to do a lunchtime PB class but the studio is too far away. And I really don't like doing anything after work. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-31214843843197236382017-02-05T10:42:18.126-06:002017-02-05T10:42:18.126-06:00No, no, no -- if it's cold enough for ice you ...No, no, no -- if it's cold enough for ice you won't find my riding outside. But I usually don't have worry about that. The lights are very reasonable! HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-54679782183588794942017-02-05T10:32:37.185-06:002017-02-05T10:32:37.185-06:00I've never heard of the Lithe Method. I'l...I've never heard of the Lithe Method. I'll agree the barre classes are a huge challenge!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-63440377097021631802017-02-05T10:31:34.415-06:002017-02-05T10:31:34.415-06:00PB is definitely different. There is no jumping a...PB is definitely different. There is no jumping around but you sure do work up a sweat. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-65460915546653230722017-02-05T10:30:55.941-06:002017-02-05T10:30:55.941-06:00The class schedule for PB really doesn't work ...The class schedule for PB really doesn't work for me either except on weekends. The lights are so fun!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-58572922420275013252017-02-05T10:30:11.035-06:002017-02-05T10:30:11.035-06:00I think you will find it challenging. You get out...I think you will find it challenging. You get out of it what you put into it. I could not see the instructor well which made it difficult for this newbie. It also bothered my upper back. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-38099471931280376002017-02-05T10:29:04.146-06:002017-02-05T10:29:04.146-06:00I was skeptical that the lights would work well or...I was skeptical that the lights would work well or be bright enough. I was wrong. They worked like a charm.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-21060498486415992092017-02-05T10:28:29.829-06:002017-02-05T10:28:29.829-06:00The class schedule is not very convenient for me d...The class schedule is not very convenient for me during the week. I did think the class was challenging but good for me. I could only go on the weekends though and those are usually pretty full. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-20318115203396170432017-02-05T09:13:56.126-06:002017-02-05T09:13:56.126-06:00The wind definitely makes all the difference!The wind definitely makes all the difference!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-34456765468961373212017-02-05T09:13:35.078-06:002017-02-05T09:13:35.078-06:00It is great cross training. You should get yours ...It is great cross training. You should get yours out in warmer weather and ride under those beautiful Montana skies.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com