Heh. That kind of has a funny ring to it, you know? Like I'm 'certifiable' or something.
So (in explanation), yesterday I went to Pittsburgh with Coach Kurt and we both got our spinning certification. So, after a 9-6 class, I'm officially able to teach classes. I'm going to get on calling gyms right away, so hopefully I can at least be put on some sub lists, but also perhaps get some classes of my own to teach pretty soon.
The instructor was really great...I was pleasantly surprised by that. I was petrified it would be some ditz with an annoying voice that I'd have to suffer through for the entire day. Instead though, the teacher did a great job of teaching everyone the basics, led some awesome spinning classes, and overall just did a wonderful job. I only wish we had each gotten some sort of quick chance to lead the class...like a 5 min trial class or something...but that's okay. I won't have a problem leading the class as long as I feel sure of myself, so I just have to thoroughly convince myself that I'm ready.
We also went to Ikea yesterday! I love that place. I was STARVING, so had a little (lack of) patience trouble towards the end (and of course ended up dropping everything on my way to the check out line), but otherwise it was amazing, as per usual. I got a whole new bed set (Baruch had effectively ruined my old one by excess amounts of pee on the white, flowered bed spread), and some other random odds and ends for a very little amount of money. Awesome. I'd been looking for a bed spread that fitted my needs to match my pink/purple walls, but also was 'manly' enough for Phil. I think Ikea finally produced the answer to my dreams.
We ate at 'Fatburger', which sounds disgusting, but it was SO good. It's the 'last real hamburger stand' and originated in California. Maybe it's because I was ridiculously hungry, but man...this burger was great. Kurt got a strawberry shake as well, which kicked some butt too. They've got some guts calling it 'Fatburger', you know? They yell to the back "One Fatty with cheese with Fat Fries and a Fat Shake, whipped." There's no fooling around there...they don't pretend a burger is healthy. In our over-advertised, diet-obsessed culture, that's pretty funny, don't ya think?
9 comments:
mmmmm.....Fatburger. I live in L.A. and I've still never been to one! I think you may have just helped me figure out my lunch plans.
Congratulations on your certification!
congrats on certification! I'd love to drop into a class of yours sometime~I can be your "guinea pig!" :) Ikea rocks...never been to the Pitt store but Matt and I want to head out there this summer!
Awesome trip to PA. I'd recommend calling EMH in Avon. I have heard they need sub often and maybe even instructors.
You should feel confident when you teach class. You are the one with the knowledge and certification. No one needs to know that is may be your first class ever.
You will do great with spinning.
hmm i wonder who gave you such a good restaurant tip? :)
thanks all, for the congrats!
shalini--glad i could help!
trisara--i'll let you know when/where i'm teaching--i'd love the feedback!
eric--thanks for the tip!
and yes, jojo--you guys get all the credit for the fatburger event. :)
Burger is healthy for the mind. Not the body.
Do they have 99 cent breakfast in Ikea? I know up here in Canada, we get that.
double congrats- on the certification, and on the burger!
oh, i should do another post on spin instructors... do's and don'ts... and then everyone could pile in with their thoughts, and you could tell us if that was in the program or not...
ie. one instructor that i hate does 'bounces'... in the saddles for 4 seconds, out of the saddle for four seconds, for like 30 repeats! or, then there is Rachel on Tuesday's, who plays KT Tunstall and takes you to a whole different place you didn't know you could get to in a spin class!
Hi Su, congrats on the spinning certification! You'll probably be a bit nervous before teaching your first class (I know I was!) but once you get started you'll totally rock, I'm sure! Remember to have fun!
If you want to blog about what was taught in your program - recommendations for how to create a class, what to do, wht not to do etc - I'd much like to read it! It would be interesting to see if it differs from what I was told when I took instructor training.
Good luck!
/TriYogini
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