I’m pretty excited for this whole experience. I haven’t been to Whistler in 9-10 years as well. The last time I was away from my family was in December in Vegas. Now I’m on my way to Whistler for the day not just to see the amazing mountains but also to see an Olympic Event! I’m on a quest to experience Olympic Spirit!
Waiting for the next bus that will take us to Whistler me and two from SUGOI ate, got a picture with Quatchi and waited for our third, and waited, and waited. And our bus was almost ready to board, and he’s not here. I called, went to voicemail, I called again, voicemail. We thought he didn’t get the info so I asked reception to check his desk. The ticket is gone so he must have it. But where is he?
We started to get in line to board the bus. I pulled out my envelope that had my Olympic ticket and 3 itineraries, no bus ticket……………….no bus ticket………………NO BUS TICKET! Our third has no itinerary and an extra bus ticket. How did that happen? Must have mixed up the papers. What do I do? I ran to the lineup attendant “where do I buy a bus ticket?” He pointed West, up the stairs I charge. Meet the purchase table and plead my story but end up buying a bus ticket and run back to the lineup. Our 3rd is not there and the bus is boarding. Now I have my ticket but no 3rd in our group. We start to board and I hear THERE HE IS! With two bus tickets in hand and a smile. I hold my head in my hands.
Our SUGOI 4 is en route to Whistler to find our Olympic spirit.
SUGOI 4
Arriving, not in the villarge but an obscure outskirt of the town we were led off the bus, down a rough gravel path to metal detectors and bag check ins. No fluids, everything out of your pockets. Just like the airport.
Once out of security you are led on a rough gravel rocky, muddy path one kilometer winding, uphill, downhill. You could hear drums and singing around each corner thinking you were closet to the event but don’t be fooled it was speakers in the trees.
One kilometer down you see the tops of flags, people, more flags and Quatchi.
at the event
The track was prepped, the fans were riled and the sun was shining down on everyone.
look at those two!
The race was amazing but one minute before start was my favorite.
ready to start
It was so suspenseful, you could hear a pin drop. 60 seconds of silence, racers posed, tocking of the clock and HORN! Off they go. 3.8km in 9 minutes first lap. More laps passed, transition of skiis. Norway in front. Fans going wild including one cowbell that was the size of my head. I’m sure you could hear it echo through the valley. Last lap.
No one seated in the stands. Flags waving, everyone on their feet, round the last corner and it’s Norway 1st place.
1st place last corner!
I was tossing back and forth wondering if it was spirit or pride that fueled these cheers and it’s both.
Showing pride for your country, your home town and sharing your spirit for others to enjoy and be inspired.
That brings everyone closer together.
Go Canada!
I’d like to hear stories on how you have inspired others.
I’m doing the best I can to be a positive role model for my daughter, living each day to be proud of myself. Trying to make every effort one to better the world and everything in it. I do feel that I need more creative down time. I’m still working on that balance but I’m making an effort daily on how I can help others and hopefully be inspirational to someone. Even something that may seem trivial, one action can make an impact on someones life or help inspire them to do something great.
What have you done, something that made you feel as if you had inspired someone, did something to help someone else out through a challenge or life lesson. Tell me your story. The more we share together the more we can inspire and learn.
I had an opportunity to meet someone pretty amazing right in our SUGOI neighborhood. I heard that the Olympic torch was featured at the Mt.Pleasant newly set up recreation center and went over there to check it out. I saw a man standing with the torch offering free pictures, answering questions about the torch and showing the burn marks on the metal from where the flame was. He was in full gear head to toe showing Canadian spirit but is working for a much greater cause.
Pat Brand is raising funds for his Ride to Conquer Cancer journey. He talked about how cancer has affected his family and a realization of how many people are affected all over the world. There isn’t a family that doesn’t have stories of lives taken and have struggled from this disease. Mine included.
Pat Brand
If you’re in Vancouver, there will be a Share the Torch neighbourhood night at:
WINNER IS @raypratt99 congratulations!
everyone did amazing answering the question! Thank you!
SUGOI FREE GIVEAWAY!!!!
Let’s talk compression. AND GIVEAWAY COMPRESSION!
COMPRESSION STEADY!
One prize for the correct answer. Prize will be one pair of full length compression tights 19179U.611BLK WOOHOO!
These tights are AMAZING! I currently live in them. We had a great tweet the other day, someone mentioned they were going to get married in compression. It’s that great!
Question will be posted right here at noon PST.
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QUESTION: What is the actual style number and name for the arm warmers that I am wearing in the big fight scene in the following UTUBE video
http://www.incrediblejane.com/2010/02/02/be-incredible/
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First person to answer on TWITTER with an @ reply to @Incredible_Jane (NO direct message) will win!
Details on how to claim your prize will be shown here after we declare the winner! Good luck everyone!
Vancouver people that would like to walk or run at noon with a great group of SUGOI people! COME ON DOWN!
SUGOI
144 East 7th Ave
Wednesdays at noon!
Wednesdays @ noon!
I’ve gathered a great group of SUGOI people together to get out and exercise at noon on Wednesdays. Your choice if you want to run up front at a steady/fast pace for an hour, in the middle with a moderate pace for 30mins to one hour or come and hang out in the back of the bus and walk for 20-40 mins! Whatever you choose it will be fun! Some of the staff will be training for the 10K and the Sun Run marathon. Feel free to train with them at your pace!
We will all meet out front of SUGOI at noon on Wednesdays. 144 East 7th Ave. Our office isn’t open to the general public so we will all meet outside.
If you would like to sign up for our newsletters or sign up to regularly run with us we have a sheet to add your name/email. I’ll keep you posted on any great SUGOI deals and JANE updates!
These run/walk sessions will be documented by myself with video, pictures and I may interview one or all of you. Everything will be posted on the JANE site on Thursdays. If you would like to walk/run but don’t want to be filmed or interviewed just let me know and I’ll make sure to not interfere.
We only have a few weeks before SUGOI moves to North Burnaby so let’s have some running/walking fun in Vancouver while we still can!
I’ll be out there on Wednesday Feb 10th and I hope to see you there!
LET’S BE INCREDIBLE!
Growing in numbers but shrinking in inches! Here is some more goodness with BONDTraining at lunch in the park. Last week Adrianna and Hanna joined, welcome two more brave women to the group Kaleena and Laura! Let’s see if we can get some guys next week to join, it’s tough stuff!
mirroring
Use what you have around you to get that ultimate workout. Bring friends. Know that after all this hard work you are doing your body good! We had such a great time, worked as hard as we could but ultimately had fun. Jason is amazing, really makes the time enjoyable.
step up!
mirror me fast!
Train Smart*Play Hard*Live Well
www.bondtraining.ca
jason@bondtraining.ca
604.992.8348
I’ve been working on something for a couple weeks now. Actually I’ve been working on two things. Two TOP SECRET things.
One will be launched on Monday……
One will be premiered on Tuesday….
It’s just WAY too exciting. I can’t wait to share with all of you!!!
Ironman!
I was so honored when Brandon at Brandons Marathon Podcast asked me if I would like to be a guest that will be shown/heard tonight! How exciting is that!!
I’ve watched a lot of his shows and they are amazing, super informative, hilarous and completely entertaining. I’m so so so so excited to be a part of it and so honored to have been asked. This is huge for me! I can’t wait! I’ve learned so much from him already will be great to throw in some new questions right before the race!
If you want to tune in check out http://brandonsmarathon.com/ tonight!
Once you start to read through Brandons blog you will see how much amazing information is on there and how much you will learn even from your first visit.
Tune in tonight to see Brandon and myself chatting about everything running!
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