The pancake test

It was almost real. Like back in school again. I guess this is why we call it spin class and not spin shop. Ninety minutes of testing nerve, ligament and heart. We broke the test into one minute questions. Execute the correct response and move to the next. By question number fifty, most were battling fatigue as well as focus rapidly seeking escape. By sixty the testing advanced into another level altogether. At seventy what was once a picnic had turned to panic. By eighty, even with the light shining brightly at the end of the session tunnel, ten questions remained, the toughest ones of the day. 

I believe that everyone recognizes the value in constant improvement, making small positive, consistent progress in the direction of their goals. Oh yeah, that was question three, what are YOUR goals? Why are YOU here? (number five) and my personal favorite of the day, are you willing to do whatever necessary to achieve those goals?

There was also an escape clause. Because with any test there needs to be rules. They were addressed with what I think was appropriate drama and I will repeat them here, as we have the space and time to accommodate. There are only three.

YOU CAN QUIT AND GO EAT PANCAKES ANYTIME YOU LIKE.

YOU CAN QUIT AND GO EAT PANCAKES ANYTIME YOU LIKE.

YOU CAN QUIT AND GO EAT PANCAKES ANYTIME YOU LIKE.

The testing is never over folks. It will go on as long as we are in the game, in class, rocking and rolling, seeking, searching, training, racing, living. The very gerunds of life.

Everyone passed today's test. We significantly increased our ability to withstand pressure and to remain calm under stress. We are stronger. We did it together and we walked away with greater confidence and healthier hearts. Congratulations. 

Next quiz is at 0730 tomorrow morning. No pencils necessary, same rules apply.

YOU CAN QUIT AND GO EAT PANCAKES ANYTIME YOU LIKE.