Support is always appreciated in a sport where often the first place and last place person get the same prize... a belt buckle! Email me if interested in getting behind me.
Mar 2012 UPDATE - Currently BIKRAM YOGA FLAGSTAFF http://www.bikramyogaflagstaff.com/ has my back while altitude training!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE VALUE I FIND IN MY SPONSORS -
What I love about them: Their motto of 'Never Stop Exploring' extends to the diverse support they provide for the world's top athletes who embrace adventure and challenge with character.
The products or services I use: From the Flight to the Summit Series products, The North Face stands behind their products and I surely stand behind theirs. You won't see me ever train or race in another brand of shoe while they support me! The Single-Track Series of shoes is my ticket to reaching my finish lines faster. The new Hayasa is #1 to me then its the regular Single Track. For running clothes I love short tights and Capris so the GTD products get my #1. The Summit Series Verto Jacket also is so great for ultras that require a jacket to be carried or used as it is super light and packable. Even for training and when I have to camp, the Asylum Bivy. When not training the Alpine Project Jacket and Eidolon pant kick some serious butt. Put on a pair of Base Camp Flips and the world is well.
How they help me reach for my dreams: To me being supported by The North Face since the start of 2011 means more than just support for this little ultra runner. It also represents my rise as an endurance athlete and having those that support the best also believe in me. My inner journey as an athlete is possible because of always going deeper into the exploration of my limits. Knowing the company and I are on the same page just means the book is being written with heart, style and passion.
What I love about them: No other nutritional company comes close to embracing what I believe is needed for both physical excellence and balance for the world. Using plant-based, alkaline forming, gluten and dairy free products only present the paths for which myself and others can aim for and along the way help the world often more than we know by doing things such as reducing our environmental impact.
The products or services I use: Vega ONE, EFA Oil Blend, Vega Sport - Endurance Gels, Electrolyte Hydrator, Pre-Workout Energizer, Recovery Accelerator and Performance Protein.
How they help me reach for my dreams: They have been my longest sponsor since 2006 and have done such incredible things like supplying me with product while running around the entire world in 2007. As a Vegetarian I have had the most amount of success as an athlete and have felt the strongest connection to nature and the environment. By knowing I have my nutritional bases covered I can focus on that next training session and competition with an inspired fire within my soul. I would be less of an athlete without their product.
What I love about them: The company backs up their product with research, support for their athletes and incredible compression wear. They also value the ultra running community and see the connection between what they do and what us ultra runners do.
The products or services I use: I honestly hardly do a run without their socks or compression wear anymore. That is how great all their compression wear is. My favorite for slightly cooler and drier training days are the full length compression socks. For races and wet days, I go with the combined short socks and calve compression sleeve.
How they help me reach for my dreams: Although my relationship with the CompresSport compression wear company just started in 2012, they are already without question a needed product that helps me train more and better. Since I started using their product I have been running longer and more frequently in my training.
What I love about them: Create super lightweight distance running sunglasses made to withstand, persevere and succeed.
The products or services I use: I use the ULTRA sunglasses with Zebra photochromic category 2-4.
How they help me reach for my dreams: Help keep me aiming right in the long run by protecting my eyes on those trails, roads and mountains.
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What I love about them: The have incredibly supportive management and instructors that kick butt!
The products or services I use: Classes by inspiring instructors at beautiful studios in Vancouver and Squamish BC.
How they help me reach for my dreams: In terms of benefits that I find from embracing an activity which extends the most toward my soul and heart, Bikram Yoga is king. Even if I can't go to a studio to practice, it only takes one class to be back home. The strength and power that return from dedication to only one class make that one class a moment to repeat over and over again.
CortexHypnosis
What I love about them: Just a great experience with a fantastic and caring instructor that really is concerned and interested in high performance sport.
The products or services I use: Personal hypnosis sessions.
How they help me reach for my dreams: The holistic guidance towards becoming a better person both in my personal life and in my pursuit to be the best runner that I can! The studio as part of the Garibaldi Wellness Centre also completes the practice by joining together with great massage therapists.
