Christi Clancy had been avoiding her best friend’s ex-husband. He’d unexpectedly left her friend for another woman. After supporting her friend through the pain and heartbreak, Christi couldn’t help but resent the ex-husband for all the damage he’d done. So when the man walked into Christi’s spin class, she saw an opportunity to exact revenge in the best way she knew how: on a spin bike.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Anna Martin: From "The New York Times," I'm Anna Martin.
This is "Modern Love."
Today, relationship drama in spin class.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
Before we get into it,
I just got to say,
I take a lot of spin classes.
3, 2, 1. Let's go.
Anna Martin: And there are so many social dynamics in these sweaty, dark rooms.
Keep fighting!
Come on!
Rev that gear now.
We do not quit.
Self-pity is poison.
[GRUNTING]
Anna Martin: The dynamics between you and the other riders,
between you and yourself,
between you and the instructor.
The spin instructor is your leader, your idol, your drill sergeant.