You are not crazy if you cry in a workout class.

Here is my attempt to explain why people cry in soul cycle classes, why it can be so painful to quit a sport you love, and why sweating with strangers can make you feel high.

Maybe you were like me growing up. Summer meant swim team, fall meant soccer, and winter meant basketball. Weekends were filled trying to fight my mom on sunscreen and scarfing down cuties during halftime.

There comes a time soon after these busy years when it’s time to either pick a sport or choose another hobby. I wanted a sport I could play with…