This was an interesting run. I got caught up in a meeting and noticed the clock was 5 minutes past 12.
I quickly checked outside and everyone was ready to go. I did have a moment of thought where I could back out, settle into my chair and close my eyes for a moment however that’s not an option. I just know how much better I will feel after I get some exercise and it’s so much fun hanging out with this crew I just couldn’t back out.
I said that they should start and I’ll change quick and catch up to the pack. I didn’t think that I would be that long, however….I had to SPRINT a couple KM to get to the pack.
I kept wondering where they were at and if they took a different route because I was literally sprinting in Zone 3 HR solid and could not find anyone for 20 minutes. I was also in full compression head to toe so I wasn’t lollygagging.
FAST! That group is quick. I caught up with them 1/2 way through the run.
Of course we have Torsten at the front with a trail of fire behind him.
he's a blur!
Hanna and Bonnie looking strong
strong ladies!
Super Mary with a steady pace that made me gasp today. She’s a machine! She’s so amazingly bright my eyes had to shut for this picture.
Super Mary!
START
AND HERE WE GO!
getting ready
Wednesdays at noon we start at SUGOI. Run down 7th to Heather and down to the seawall and back. We have a pretty amazing group! Your choice if you would like to come on out for an hour or a half hour.
there's Maggie!
Such a great day and a great turnout. We had a fast running group up front, middle pace group and a walking pace. Everyone had a great time. It’s a great chance for everyone to unwind, get some exercise, clear the mind and bond with one another. I know that it helps me in the day, plus I have so much fun hanging out with everyone.
watch out for the fast pack!
If anyone would like to join you are more than welcome! Every Wednesday out front of SUGOI at noon.
The more the merrier, let’s all BE INCREDIBLE!
SUGOI STRONG!
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!
Here is what you look like when you miss workouts over the Christmas holidays and continue to miss workouts in January.
blah!
this step was painful!
Hanna and I ran, she encouraged me the whole way. We talked about so many things. She really is amazing. This support is exactly what I needed to get out of this funk, to remember how much fun I have when I am working out, how I feel like I’ve accomplished so much, and to have fun. Like chasing ducks wearing Firewall tights.
DUCKS!
Sometimes we get caught up in one area of our life and lose that balance, how do we stay on track and maintain an overall wellbeing. I can see myself starting to veer off the track, I was just not able to pull myself back up on the rails.
Thank you Hanna, for being you!
Super Hanna
This will be my first long run Sunday. I’m going to see if I can go out for an hour and run continually. There’s a lot of nice areas for me to go.
The run really clears my mind, probably one of the only times of the day where I’m not continually thinking or planning out anything. Very peacefull. Connects me back with the actual world, not the cell phone ringing off the hook, 400 emails to get to, rushing around taking care of a tight timeline request. It’s a nice break to just breathe and hear silence.
What is your favorite part about running? What do you think about? Or do you feel the same type of peace that I do?
Weather is going to be very cold. I’ll have to layer and make sure I wear my Helium jacket. Will start with a base layer of FinoTech and then a layer of MidZero, best combination. I could use a Wallaroo layer but I prefer the two layers, just my own personal preference. Gloves, yes! Must bring gloves. Then I’ll be set, and watch it will be sunny and hot.
I’d rather be fully prepared and tie something around my waist rather than be out in the cold missing something. As long as I’m wearing R+R socks I’ll be fine, they keep me upright and I haven’t had any shin splints, recovery has been very quick.
What are your favorite SUGOI items or which items do you prefer on those layering days? An even better question, what was your first SUGOI item? I remember mine. Jacket, amazing jacket called the Stellar. Lasted me 6years! Would have lasted longer but I grew out of it. 
A must check out that has helped me a lot is @coachprs blogs, has really great advice, tips and training information. http://prsfit.com/index.php Next week he will be helping me with heart rate. I’m pretty excited to learn more about it and see what I can do!
- Almost at the half way point on the run
Just looking at some pictures I took on a run with Mei one day.
We really live in a gorgeous city.
The scenery really helps when you start up running again, it’s a necessary distraction that helps you focus on moving forward and not MY LEGS WANT TO STOP!
I’ve been thinking about the last 10 or so years and that we did have a lot of fun adventures as a family.
Went to the beach a lot, took trips up to the Island, Parksville, Victoria, Nanaimo. Did a lot of outdoor activity but didn’t really go to Stanley Park that much. The seawall is such an amazing area.
The actual park is phenominal. I went through it last weekend for the first time in years and didn’t realize how amazing that it actually is. It’s pretty magnificent, and right next door. Will have to take a few more trips over there and train.
I really enjoyed this blog and it’s helping me get through some of those tough run days. Will check out that book recommendation as well for total heart rate training. It’s fascinating to learn about heart rate and lactic threshold. Changes the focus for sure when you are out there.
I can’t even remember the last time I went swimming, been so focused on the run. Maybe I should go for a quick swim this weekend and just have some fun, is my absolute favorite part of triathlon. Love the swim. Well….indoor swim, outdoor/ocean….that’s another story….
Apparently running brings out the best and worst of emotions… I hit a wall where I had to sit down and think about goals – realistic goals. I learned a lot about myself and about this training process today.
My original thoughts:
and a follow up:
I was nervous and excited to go on a run with Hanna at lunchtime. Mostly nervous because #1 I was wearing shorts in front of the staff. I haven’t worn shorts in 8 years because my legs have lost their girth and seem to have developed a nice cushy spot around my knees that looks like Yorkshire pudding puffs.
I wasn’t sure if she would want to slow down her run as I have been running for 5 mins and walking for 2mins, haven’t felt that comfortable running consistently at all. Didn’t want to push myself too hard because I usually push myself way too hard and get injured. That’s the last thing I want is to get on track and end up with an injury. So I changed, got brave, walked around in my 42K split shorts.
If I’m going to go out in public in shorts I might as well go for gold and wear split shorts that are super short. Face my demons head on!
Off we went. Right off the bat Hanna said that we were not going to walk run and my heart sunk. I panicked. Then she said that it’s better if we go at a super slow pace consistently rather than stopping and starting to see how I was feeling. I was so nervous and then we started. I kept saying, “If I feel like I’m hurt we will stop right?” and she reassured me that I could do it. She had faith in me and knew that I had been exercising for a few weeks now and could do a 4K lap around the Cambie bridge. 4K???? ARE YOU KIDDING? I started sweating.
The run down the hill was a rough start but not painful. She supported me the whole way and talked about her experiences running while she was at school and running with others. She was so positive, so optimistic, so encouraging there was no way I could stop! We got to Science World and she distracted me, “look at the scenery, Vancouver is gorgeous! Look a seal in the water! We live in a great place!” and told me we were almost at the ½ way mark. HALF WAY???? That means I just ran 2K are you kidding????!!!! If I can go half way then I’ve already done more than I have in years. I was working on my breath and she coached me the entire time.
We made it half way, we made it to the end! I really could not have done it without her support. She was so inspirational, so supportive. I wouldn’t have pushed myself or believed in myself if Hanna wasn’t there by my side to show me that I could do it. I can’t wait to run with her again!
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