You don't ask questions if there's a  chance to kiss the grey goodbye and set sail for the sun. Our Creative team escaped to SoCal last weekend to capture the LA Marathon...except it rained in California and was gloriously sunny in Vancouver. (Why is Alanis Morrisette's "Ironic" coming to mind?)

pack your bags. you're going to los angeles.

Those words are music to any Vancouverite's ears. In March, there's a 99% chance of finding better weather anywhere outside of the city. This weekend it was not so.

Nothing could be more fitting than our videographer's out-of-office response: "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain." The team took their cue from Fred Astaire himself. Sure, it poured yesterday at the LA Marathon. That didn't stop the team from capturing the amazing (albeit soggy) time had by all the athletes. 

If our marathon packing list and race-ready guide got you excited for your upcoming race (or at least stoked to set goals to run next year), we hope you'll like this visceral motivation. If they can do it in the rain, so can you.

Los Angeles couldn't rain on their parade.

The first wheelchair athlete screams by the team at the 50:21.

Can anything wipe that smile off of Molly's face? We think not.

The Brentwood cheer station broke sound barriers.

Assistant Manager Alivia set a new PR despite the rain. Goodbye, 3:15. Hello, 3:07.

So many marathons, so little time. Race season has our heart rate soaring. Up next? We interview our ambassadors who are headed to Boston. Get ready for more inspiration to put a bit more spring in your step.

Life is about taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary. I have gotten to a point in
my life (it took me 40 years) to realize that it is not about me. It's about how I can
make a difference. I created Yoga Reaches Out to make a difference by bringing people
together that love yoga, and want to take their passion and use that energy to give
back. For me, what happens on the mat is my inhale. Yoga Reaches Out is my exhale.

I envisioned this event to be a beautiful flow of over 1,000 people who were committed
to bringing their level of yoga to a level of service. I am completely overwhelmed with
the support and enthusiasm of my friends, family and the yoga community.

an extraordinary day of yoga

September 19, 2010 is going to be an extraordinary day. We have created the possibility
of bringing the yoga community together in the name of seva (selfless service). I am all
about being unreasonable. Unreasonable to create a yogathon at Gillette stadium,
unreasonable to want to raise a million dollars to help children in need, unreasonable to
want over 1,000 yogis practicing together. Unreasonable that I am asking the yoga
community to help fill the field. There are many ways to spread the word: yoga studios,
Facebook, friends, family, local community, etc. The unreasonable part involves following
up, making phone calls, empowering others, believing in the cause, knowing that you
really are a crucial member of this team. You make a difference.

join us!

The Yoga Reaches Out Yogathon together with Global Mala Boston is being held from
9-5 PM on Sunday, September 19th at Gillette Stadiumʼs Field House in Foxboro, MA to benefit Childrenʼs Hospital Boston and Yoga for Single Moms. It will be a day to remember, a
day to make a difference. Join over 1,000 yogis to practice with Ana Forrest,
Wade Imre Morissette, New Englandʼs celebrity presenters, and live music by nationally
and locally known artists. For more information and to register, please visit www.yogareachesout.org.