Friday June 3rd, 5PM
Crystal Gallery at The Crystal Lodge Free - open to everyone Prepare to be INSPIRED by four amazing women. This inspiration session with these 4 inspirationalists is proof in the proverbial pudding that we all have a capability to reach for distant goals and accomplish them.
Coming to us with four different stories of survival, perseverance, determination, grit, and how running has effected their lives; we guarantee that you will leave this session with a sense that you can do whatever you set your mind to. |
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Catrin Jones - Ultra Runner, Marathon and Half Marathon Champ
I was fortunate to embrace the running community in 2006 when, on a whim, decided to give a marathon a try. One marathon in my life seemed like a reasonable undertaking despite my lack of running knowledge. Luckily I grew up as a competitive swimmer, so training long hours was not a hard concept or feat to take on. I had turned from water mammal to land mammal in no time. On top of that, 8 years as a tree planter in the clear cuts of BC, gave me the ability to take on all sorts of environmental encounters
However, one marathon lead to another which lead to another. I was drawn into the amazing community of runners and find it hard to imagine my life without it. There have been over 20 marathons logged now, but Ultras are what i am drawn to now
In 2013 after many road miles, I ventured into my first trail Ultra in Oregon. The technical nature of trail running, for longer hours, seemed like a good next step in my running. I had run across the globe already, from the Swiss Alps, to the Kenyan Rift Valley, through the streets of Rotterdam, cities in Italy, France, and over sand dunes in Morocco. There is, in my opinion, no better way to see a new country, city or town, but to do it on foot, in the early morning as the citizens awaken, the sun rises, and the markets open their stalls. It's truly beautiful
My legs have taken me through longer Ultra races now as well. Whether it be along the trails of Squamish, Mountain running in Italy for Team Canada, running circles in Doha Qatar at World 50k Championships, and into neighbouring US trails, running has given me so much joy and fulfilment. The journeys have just begun and I hope my legs continue to take me across this globe for many years to come
However, one marathon lead to another which lead to another. I was drawn into the amazing community of runners and find it hard to imagine my life without it. There have been over 20 marathons logged now, but Ultras are what i am drawn to now
In 2013 after many road miles, I ventured into my first trail Ultra in Oregon. The technical nature of trail running, for longer hours, seemed like a good next step in my running. I had run across the globe already, from the Swiss Alps, to the Kenyan Rift Valley, through the streets of Rotterdam, cities in Italy, France, and over sand dunes in Morocco. There is, in my opinion, no better way to see a new country, city or town, but to do it on foot, in the early morning as the citizens awaken, the sun rises, and the markets open their stalls. It's truly beautiful
My legs have taken me through longer Ultra races now as well. Whether it be along the trails of Squamish, Mountain running in Italy for Team Canada, running circles in Doha Qatar at World 50k Championships, and into neighbouring US trails, running has given me so much joy and fulfilment. The journeys have just begun and I hope my legs continue to take me across this globe for many years to come
Mary Linton-McComb - Double Lung Transplant Recipient, Half Marathon Runner
My name is Mary Linton. I am 39 years old and have been a runner for as long as I can remember. I have run several marathons and half marathons over the years.
The first time I decided to go for a run was out of boredom, and I fell in love with it. Running was always an outlet for me: when I am angry, I run; when I am sad, I run; when I feel anxious, I run. And I would always feel better about things after.
In 2006, things changed. While I was training for a marathon, I got sick. Doctors told me that I would start to feel better in a couple of weeks that it was just a cold. Weeks passed and I wasn’t getting better, I was getting worse. After months of not knowing, I was diagnosed with a rare condition that medication wasn’t helping. The only option for me was a double lung transplant.
In January 2007, I was put on the transplant waitlist. Waiting is the hardest thing to do, but I finally received a call from the hospital May 3, 2007 to have my transplant.
6 months after my transplant, I completed a 10 km run. One year after my transplant, I completed a half marathon. 3 years after my transplant, I completed a marathon. And now, 9 years after my transplant, I am still running.
The first time I decided to go for a run was out of boredom, and I fell in love with it. Running was always an outlet for me: when I am angry, I run; when I am sad, I run; when I feel anxious, I run. And I would always feel better about things after.
In 2006, things changed. While I was training for a marathon, I got sick. Doctors told me that I would start to feel better in a couple of weeks that it was just a cold. Weeks passed and I wasn’t getting better, I was getting worse. After months of not knowing, I was diagnosed with a rare condition that medication wasn’t helping. The only option for me was a double lung transplant.
In January 2007, I was put on the transplant waitlist. Waiting is the hardest thing to do, but I finally received a call from the hospital May 3, 2007 to have my transplant.
6 months after my transplant, I completed a 10 km run. One year after my transplant, I completed a half marathon. 3 years after my transplant, I completed a marathon. And now, 9 years after my transplant, I am still running.
Anna Bulbrook - L.A. Based Indie Rock Star, Just Ran Her First Running Race
In March 2016, following 10 gruelling years of touring the world, Anna decided to run her first race. That day she shared this with the world:
"This morning, like many mornings recently, I woke up feeling not great about my body. but then I ran my first race: a hokey little 10k on the beach with a chalk drawing of a bunny as the finish line. the contrast between what my body did for me today, which surprised me, and how I've been feeling about it of late, is pretty stark. I hope you all have the most loving and celebratory of days -- life is too short to skimp on appreciating your body as a gift."
This fateful post on Facebook the morning of that run has brought her here to run with us and has led to this inspiration session.
A classically-trained violinist, she has spent the last ten years as a member of alternative rock band The Airborne Toxic Event, best known for RIAA-certified Gold single, "Sometime Around Midnight." With Airborne, she has performed on GOSSIP GIRL; on late night TV shows hosted by David Letterman, Conan O'Brian, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jay Leno over fifteen times; and in venues and major music festivals around the world, including Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony. She has also recorded and performed on violin and viola with artists including Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Kanye West, Vampire Weekend, and most recently, Beyoncé's LEMONADE. She currently fronts and composes music and lyrics for dream-gaze band, the Bulls.
"This morning, like many mornings recently, I woke up feeling not great about my body. but then I ran my first race: a hokey little 10k on the beach with a chalk drawing of a bunny as the finish line. the contrast between what my body did for me today, which surprised me, and how I've been feeling about it of late, is pretty stark. I hope you all have the most loving and celebratory of days -- life is too short to skimp on appreciating your body as a gift."
This fateful post on Facebook the morning of that run has brought her here to run with us and has led to this inspiration session.
A classically-trained violinist, she has spent the last ten years as a member of alternative rock band The Airborne Toxic Event, best known for RIAA-certified Gold single, "Sometime Around Midnight." With Airborne, she has performed on GOSSIP GIRL; on late night TV shows hosted by David Letterman, Conan O'Brian, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jay Leno over fifteen times; and in venues and major music festivals around the world, including Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony. She has also recorded and performed on violin and viola with artists including Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Kanye West, Vampire Weekend, and most recently, Beyoncé's LEMONADE. She currently fronts and composes music and lyrics for dream-gaze band, the Bulls.
Jen Black - Session Host, Mom, Teacher, Cancer Survivor, Marathon Nut
Our session will be hosted by Whistler resident, Jennifer Black. Jen is a long time runner, veteran of more than two dozen marathons, and recently her first Ultra - Zion. As an elementary school teacher, mother of 2 boys, and general busy body; Jen finds her balance in life through running.
As a cancer survivor, she inspires everyone she touches to reach for the stars, get "gritty" and live life to the fullest.
As a cancer survivor, she inspires everyone she touches to reach for the stars, get "gritty" and live life to the fullest.
