Today we rode for life. Literally. Cycle For Survival is an indoor cycling event hosted by Equinox and Memorial Sloans Kettering Cancer Center. Thousands of people around the country participated in this event and together we raised well over 3 million dollars to fund rare cancer research! My team, comprised of my mom, my wife, her friend, and four of my clients each did our part, and we had a blast! This was my first relay event, and it sure was a fun one. The gym was cleared of machines and in place were over a hundred spin bikes where teams set up. Group fitness instructors led each half-hour, so it was basically the largest spinning class I've ever seen! The time flew along with sweat, towels, laughter, and cheering, and we all enjoyed riding together for a great cause.
"I don't know how you do it..." one of my clients told me as I got off the bike after finishing the last hour straight through. Ironically, this man himself has two prosthetic legs and can ride harder than most "normal" people. Honestly, I am able to keep myself at a high level of fitness and health only because I have clients, family, and friends that need my support. It is that need that gives me the strength and motivation to push harder in and out of the gym. Apply this in your life. How do you make it in to work every day? How are you able to succeed as a parent? What drives you to keep going? Think of some of the people who care about you, and you shouldn't have to look any further. If you can't be motivated to lead a good life for yourself, do it for them and for others who need you. And if you don't wish to participate in athletic events or personally raise money for charity, then donate and we'll ride 4 you! A couple dollars might not mean much to you, but they sure mean a lot to the lives you will impact. Click on the title of this blog to visit our team page and donate to save lives! Thanks for reading everyone, and have a great weekend!
"I don't know how you do it..." one of my clients told me as I got off the bike after finishing the last hour straight through. Ironically, this man himself has two prosthetic legs and can ride harder than most "normal" people. Honestly, I am able to keep myself at a high level of fitness and health only because I have clients, family, and friends that need my support. It is that need that gives me the strength and motivation to push harder in and out of the gym. Apply this in your life. How do you make it in to work every day? How are you able to succeed as a parent? What drives you to keep going? Think of some of the people who care about you, and you shouldn't have to look any further. If you can't be motivated to lead a good life for yourself, do it for them and for others who need you. And if you don't wish to participate in athletic events or personally raise money for charity, then donate and we'll ride 4 you! A couple dollars might not mean much to you, but they sure mean a lot to the lives you will impact. Click on the title of this blog to visit our team page and donate to save lives! Thanks for reading everyone, and have a great weekend!
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