NY, the UN, Hillary Swank and the count down!
- Runner: Jason Terauchi-Loutitt
- Birthplace: Trail, British Columbia, Canada
- Currently Resides: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Language(s): English
- Family:
- Statement: "We can come together as many nations and start to collectively make all the difference.” – Jason Loutitt, 2007
Poem of the Day:
Wrought in iron, will and conviction
Love, smiles, excitement and dedication
Today you began a journey
in every breath I take
From steps of unity to streets of commonality
From feelings of aloneness to reassurance of hope
Our places from now on will only define us
If we keep them beautifully alight
And if we caught each other's eyes
If we touched each other's sight
Can we let our hearts know
That with our intentions we will fight
16,15,14,13,12,11,10.....5,4......2.....1!!! and off we have started.
Each of us as runners has tread many paths alone and we will be on the roads running with our baton, our radio, our hope and each other. Together we are a strong voice for change and for bringing safe and clean drinking water to the world. The Iroqouis poem that states 'Now our minds are one.' says it all. Our team is one and I will always have them with me in my spirit as I hope they can rest assured that I will be connected to theirs.
My run was a hot one with temps above the 90's and some nice hills. I took off to try to make up on a slightly late start and burned the first 10k in about 31:45 then jogged the remaining 4 miles. Our BPR team is broken up into teams of 4 who travel and run a 3-9 or a 9-3 shift.
We slept in New London, CT and I found a 75min Yoga class first thing in the morning. A massage will be sought soon and today is an easy easy run day so the hour I already got in from 6-7 am will add to the 10miles done this afternoon really easy with a smile for each of you.
September 27, 2007... and still on the run!
When I think about all the great times and places that I visited this past summer, I am also reminded of all the great people.
September 2 - Flying team colours!
With the last few days of our run looming and the month changing, emotions are swelling like I mentioned in my previous blog.
August 25 - 'Our home and Native land...'
My return to Canada sends a current of emotion flowing through my channels of hope and inspiration.
August 17 - The Wedding
In Kansas running in the 99 degree heat, I ended up getting attacked by two dogs but was able to yell at them enough to keep them at bay until our exchange point vehicle came by.
August 13 - From Camp Hale to Vail
24 Miles of altitude above 8000', mountains, fresh air, an incredible team and a run to my training grounds for the last two summers combined to make it one of the best 2007 Blue Planet Run days for m
August 10th - 'In the company of our elders and our future generations!'
On the 9th we started our running from Zion National Park in Utah at 3 am. I was up last and ran the last shift from 7:45 - 8:55.
August 8 -'Cali through Death Valley to the Red Sandstone Cliffs'
Poem of the day:
Water is sacred
Simple and powerful
An essence makes life
And is life itself.
Any form of life
Is a justification of a celebration
August 2 – BPR Fremont through San Jose ending at San Simeon
The California sun is screaming hello even though the temperatures are staying cool. I love it!
August 1st - The Blue Planet Run in Japan.
'The vending machines on the top of Mount Fuji.'
Notes Version:
-It is a big day today... I am meeting Taeko's Parents in Tokyo.
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