03/22/2020
Hey Iron Heart family...
Richard & I want to say thank you for all of your support, love, kindness & understanding that you have shown us this week. Your actions honestly have been overwhelming....know that every one of you who has reached out to us has made a difference, you’ve brought us incredible comfort. There have been a lot of tears of sadness but almost as many tears of gratitude. Thank you for sharing your ♥️ with us. We miss you all so much!
All updates regarding memberships will be posted here and on our website www.ironheartgymvernon.com
Refunds will given for the time missed and if we have to remain closed after April 1st all payments will be paused. The best way to contact us regarding your membership is email [email protected]
We look forward to putting this behind us all, getting back to business and moving forward with you in brighter days. Our hearts ache for those suffering with illness, losing loved ones, out of work or closing their small businesses and know that we will be there for you whenever and however we can be.
I have been very quiet...every single day for the past 8 years I’ve posted something and/or trained with you.
It’s been 5 days.
I haven’t worked out, I haven’t posted on our page.
I’ve been waiting.
Waiting for the profound sadness and worry to pass, a little at least.
I’ve been waiting to feel riled up, feisty and inspired.
To feel like me.
I realized today that that feeling might not happen.
My fears, OUR fears for our world, our country, our province, our city, our gym community, our families, our kids...aren’t going away anytime soon.
So, despite not feeling it at all...
I ate a healthy breakfast
I drank water
I put on my fav Iron Heart tank
I got on my bike, and promised myself I’d ride the whole March All Spin playlist no matter how it felt.
I did it.
There might have been more tears shed than sweat (knowing me, y’all KNOW that is a lot) but I finished it and I was surprised that it felt really good to move and it was very helpful to follow something with structure, familiarity & muscle memory.
It was a beautiful escape, it made me feel empowered that I could keep myself healthy and strong, it made me feel normal-ish for 55 minutes.
Tomorrow, I will do it again.
If you can relate, please promise me you’ll be easy on yourself. Taking time to feel all the feelings is the best thing you can do. I love authenticity and facing uncomfortable situations head on. Accepting them, being there with it and then...watching it’s power over you dissipate. This is no different. When you feel (almost) ready to get up and try to make yourself feel better, I recommend an Iron Heart tank, a kick*ss playlist and then ride it/lift it/run it until you feel like you again♥️💪
~ Genny
