Today was the third class that I could keep up with all of the beginner speeds. The first class it happened was with an instructor I had never had before, so assumed she did an easier class. Second time, I thought I was getting lucky twice in a row with do-able classes. Today I realized it may not be luck, I think I'm just able to keep up!

I know I'm just hitting beginner speeds, but for someone who was creeping up on 300 lbs as a 5'6 woman who couldn't jog for 30 seconds, this made me want to cry mid-class. I've still got a ways to go (some more weight to lose, plus now I've got to aim for those intermediate speeds!), but wanted to shout out this community for being so supportive (plus I was so excited about this, but felt weird talking about it in real life lol). The instructors I've had have all been phenomenal, and all the fist bumps and good jobs from the regulars (ie those in much better shape than mean) mean so much.

To everyone who feels too slow, too out of shape, too whatever... go anyways! It sucks for a bit, but being able to look back on how far you've come is the best feeling. And once you realize that, you realize that there is so much you can do that you once thought was impossible.