Spin Class with Coach Sean

[LeanneM]

Hey everyone,

I just walked in the door from the spinning class with Coach Sean, and had to get on-line immediately to give everyone the scoop!

First of all, he is SUCH a sweetheart! I got there a half-hour early, and chatted with him for awhile. He was soooo happy to hear about all the Cathe fans who get such great workouts with him, and he seemed a little shy about it even.

About 20 minutes before the class started, the line-up started for sign-ups to get into his class! I guess his class is full every week. I had told Coach Sean that I hadn't taken a spin class for about three years, and so before the class actually started, he came over and made sure that my bike was properly set up. I talked to the guy next to me, who said that Coach Sean is hands-down "the BEST" spin teacher, and that he has a following at that gym. The same guy also said that he does CC on the days that Coach Sean doesn't teach.

During class, I got a few head nods and A-OK signs from the man himself to make sure that I was doing alright. (I was in the second row, off to the side since I don't like being up front.) He set up the class like the CC workouts -- there were about five or six challenges total, and they were HARD! During the challenges, he played CC-style music, and then during the recoveries he played things like Dave Matthews, The Dream Academy, etc. He also got off his bike and walked around the room during the recoveries to check on everyone. He came by to check with me a few times, and I almost melted.

I had asked before the class if I could take some photos, and he was happy to oblige once class was over. So here are some sweaty, post-class photos:

Now if anyone wants to take a road trip out here, I've got a lovely guest room!

 

[hiitdogs]

Already busy packing my suitcase and heading over to Leanne's

I am glad you enjoyed the class and I am not surprised that he is a nice guy!! So I am assuming you are you joining the Cardio Coach Club, Leanne?

 

[spyrosmom]

Swoon!!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time!!! Go again for me, would ya? Like a poster said on your prev thread, Cathe on the east coast, Sean in the west. We've got corn and beans here in Illinois. I shall live vicariously thru you!

Nan

 

[aloxx]

Oh, I'm jealous!! That must be fabulous to live close enough to take a class with him...just being able to look at that handsome man in person would get me back to that gym as often as he is there!

 

[Miss Lee]

**GASP**

I'm speechless. I really am. I feel like I might cry.

ETA OMG he's cute!!!

Leanne, thank you so much for the update and the pictures! I'm SO GLAD you took his class. And I'm a leetle jealous, too -- LOL!!!

 

[jodijodi]

How cool! Sounds great, and great pics!!

 

[intensityjunkie]

Sounds like a blast! He sounds really nice! I got vol 7&8 and hope to try it soon. I guess I should've started with the shorter ones though...

 

[kaykay]

Wow! What a great way to spend your workout time. Love the pictures.

 

[LeanneM]

I'm getting the bunk beds and sleeping bags all lined up, gals, so come visit here any time you'd like! I'm really serious about that!

That man is seriously dreamy! I mean, seriously dreamy! Yesterday I told DH that I wanted to get a membership to this gym so I could go every week, but DH pooh-pooh'd that idea since it's a really expensive gym.

Carola -- I hadn't tried CC b/c I didn't have any cardio equipment here at home (even though Michele, Deb, and the others have been tempting me!) , but the b-day fairy bought me two volumes last week . . . and I think that I've successfully talked DH into getting an elliptical!

Michele -- He is just beyond cute. Did you check out his thighs?? (OK, I can't let DH see this thread! )

 

[squirrelly]

I am utterly speechless. You are my friend and I adore you and really want your life to be great and all of that, but, but , but, but this is just too much to ask! I am so jealous!!!!! That hunk of a man got me through *(&^(*& speech class, my grandfather's death, and every moment where my pity party clouds my courage. Boy, that sounds a bit obsessive doesn't it? It isn't REALLY! I don't have a large support system and his motivational words along with Jim MacLeran keep me from living a stagnant life. OK, I think I have said enough! ;-)

I really am happy that you were able to experience his talent live! What a great way to start a day! You really MUST join his gym!

 

[Miss Lee]

I'm getting the bunk beds and sleeping bags all lined up, gals, so come visit here any time you'd like! I'm really serious about that!

That man is seriously dreamy! I mean, seriously dreamy! Yesterday I told DH that I wanted to get a membership to this gym so I could go every week, but DH pooh-pooh'd that idea since it's a really expensive gym.

Carola -- I hadn't tried CC b/c I didn't have any cardio equipment here at home (even though Michele, Deb, and the others have been tempting me!) , but the b-day fairy bought me two volumes last week . . . and I think that I've successfully talked DH into getting an elliptical!

Michele -- He is just beyond cute. Did you check out his thighs?? (OK, I can't let DH see this thread! )

Leanne,
I have an elliptical and I love it! I think you get a really great workout and, IMHO, it's the perfect machine for CC. I'd love to get an exercise bike, too, but I just don't have room for one.

And yeah, I checked him out

He IS dreamy, and really nice, too. And I was under the impression that he's a little bit shy. I look forward to the day when I finally get to meet him...

 

[jonahnah]

Leanne,
That sounds awesome!! I'm so glad you got to meet him and photos too! It's too cute that he's kind of shy about his rather vocal fan base here in Catheland. I hope you get your elliptical soon and thanks for posting so quickly.

 

[Miss Lee]

I am utterly speechless. You are my friend and I adore you and really want your life to be great and all of that, but, but , but, but this is just too much to ask! I am so jealous!!!!! That hunk of a man got me through *(&^(*& speech class, my grandfather's death, and every moment where my pity party clouds my courage. Boy, that sounds a bit obsessive doesn't it? It isn't REALLY! I don't have a large support system and his motivational words along with Jim MacLeran keep me from living a stagnant life. OK, I think I have said enough! ;-)

I really am happy that you were able to experience his talent live! What a great way to start a day! You really MUST join his gym!

Kara, I could've written your post. I've been faced with some difficult emotional trials, and with little support (because I'm the support for everyone in my family, just as you are ), and Sean and Jim got me though it.

Leanne, you MUST join that gym!

 

[LeanneM]

You gals are so awesome! Have you emailed him to tell him the impact he's had on your lives??? If not, you really should! He seemed so humble and modest and shy and down-to-earth, and it seemed like he really might not realize the impact he's had. I bet he would love to hear that kind of feedback!

I forgot to mention that I told him that Cyndi (RetroFit) had a surprise coming for him from all his Cathe Hula Girls (including Deb, Michele, and others), and he laughed shyly and then said, "Oh! Cyndi sent me this great towel last year! I should have brought it today! I haven't talked with her via email for awhile . . . ."

Thanks, Michele, for letting me know about the elliptical. I'm really hoping that we order it today!

And really, ladies, my door is open if any of you would like to come stay with me! I'm completely serious about that!

 

[Miss Lee]

You gals are so awesome! Have you emailed him to tell him the impact he's had on your lives??? If not, you really should! He seemed so humble and modest and shy and down-to-earth, and it seemed like he really might not realize the impact he's had. I bet he would love to hear that kind of feedback!

I told him.

As soon as I'm out from under my commitments here, I'm coming to SD. It will be awhile, but I'm coming!

Edited

 

[TarHeelMom]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooo la la!!!

Leanne, I am so jealous!!!!! Boy, what a fun day you had, and WOW, is he the cutest thing on hunky legs or WHAT?? And I know you like the man's thighs, but I can't get past his adorable face and ARMS!!!

Hey, what's a Cathe Hula Girl and how do I get to be one??

I would be totally down for a visit to Coach Sean ANY time, ladies. If somebody plans one, I'm there!! Preferably this will happen during one of my occasional "hot flash" weeks -- so at least they'd MEAN something!!

 

[LeanneM]

I've told him.

As soon as I'm out from under my commitments here, I'm coming to SD. It will be awhile, but I'm coming!

Oh, Michele, please do!! He teaches a few classes a week, so you could hit them all! I bet he would LOOOOOOVE to have you! (Er . . . that sounds a bit naughty, but I'll leave it as it is! )

 

[LeanneM]

Leanne, I am so jealous!!!!! Boy, what a fun day you had, and WOW, is he the cutest thing on hunky legs or WHAT?? And I know you like the man's thighs, but I can't get past his adorable face and ARMS!!!

Hey, what's a Cathe Hula Girl and how do I get to be one??

I would be totally down for a visit to Coach Sean ANY time, ladies. If somebody plans one, I'm there!! Preferably this will happen during one of my occasional "hot flash" weeks -- so at least they'd MEAN something!!

Oh, Kathy, come join the fun!! It would be a blast to have you here, too! Cyndi explained to me at the RT that Coach Sean calls his Cathe fans his "Hula Girls" . . . but I'm not sure why! Ask Cyndi and I'll sure she'll give you the scoop.

OK, now I really need to get my head out of the clouds and out of Coach Sean Land and do some practical stuff with my day. Sigh.

 

[exer_cited]

AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH....

Leanne, those pics are GREAT. He is such a cutie. And wow, look at those legs. Props to you girl, for being able to stay on your bike when he came around to check on you or even looked in your direction, for that matter!!! I probably would have fallen right over!

The Hula Girl thing started out as a joke on the CC forum. There is a group of us that post there on a regular basis and Sean popped on one day and made a comment about us being his virtual harem. Then Cyndi posted a line-up of some hula girls. It was pretty funny.

Thanks for posting about your adventure, Leanne! And you do not need to get your head out of the clouds and Coach Sean Land and do practical stuff. You are to relax for the rest of the day and think dreamy thoughts...

ETA - Michele, and anyone else that is interested, let me know when you are ready to go to SD and we'll "surprise" Leanne by showing up on her doorstep!!

 

[KrazyforTris]

Would you look at the size of those thighs!!! If you look at a lot of guys at the gym--they look like they do nothing but upper body workouts & neglect their legs--not this guy! Phew...they are GORGEOUS!