You may remember Marie-Michele Gagnon from her gritty performance at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and the headlines about her amazing display of tenacity on the mountain. Yes, she’s one of the most impressive alpine ski racers out there, but to Fast and Female girls, she’s mostly known as one of our favorite ambassadors, and goes by her nickname “Mitch.”
What happened in Sochi 2 years ago? The Lac-Etchemin, Que. native dislocated her left shoulder in the super-combined by straddling a gate near the top of the slalom course, tumbled face-first on the hard-packed snow, and sliding down the steep incline.
Instead of heading home, she skied in three events with the use of one arm and somehow finished ninth in the slalom.
This month we are so happy to celebrate her return to the top step of the podium, with a gold in a World Cup combined race in Soldeu, Andorra on Sunday. “Two years later, I'm back on the podium,” Gagnon wrote on Instagram. “I couldn't be more excited and happy. The smile won't leave my face.”
Congrats to Mitch and here’s a shot of inspiration for all the girls out there working your way back from injuries, whether physical, mental, or injuries of the heart… you can do it!
“In life, it doesn’t matter what happens to you or where you came from. It matters what you do with what happens and what you’ve been given.”
― Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
February 2 - Power Hour
Canmore Nordic Ski Club - Jackrabbits
(Canmore, AB, Canada)
February 20 - Power Hour Canadian Ski Marathon (Montebello, QC, Canada)
February 27 - Power Hour
Vancouver United FC
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Limited Edition F&F Race Suits and Vests!
In celebration of Ski Tour Canada 2016, we teamed up with the creators of Podiumwear to design a Limited Edition Fast and Female Race Suit & Vest. Order your Fast and Female race suit & vest today!
Featuring: Marie-Michele Gagnon Pre-Race & Pre-Workout Warm Up Video
"This is an older clip with Mitch but we are celebrating Health this month and her warm up will keep you healthy!" - Chandra
Kaillie Humphrieswon her 3rd overall world cup title, and made history last month racing a 4-woman sled against the men. She is a dedicated Fast and Female ambassador and inspires everyone who hears her story to be fearless. We love her and salute her successful season. Watch her race here!
Sure you are. The biggest event for the Nordic Ski crowd in 2016 has arrived in Canada. The Ski Tour is already in full swing and BUFF is proud to support the athletes. The BUFF team is following the athletes to all venues starting in Gatineau until Canmore, our backyard.
To make cheering for the Canadian team even easier, get your Canada BUFF 20% off. Just enter GOcanadaGo onbuyabuff.com and be ready in red and white. Need some more motivation? Check out our first video featuring the Ski Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjEXiE-55kk
Post-workout meals should contain a moderate to high amount of carbohydrates. Try these delicious recipes here!
Fruity Chicken Skewers
Stuffed Zucchini
Spagetti Squash Spagetti
Peaches and Cream Omelet
Mom & Daughter Find Inspiration Reading F&F Newsletter Together
"I wanted you to know that I found your 'gratitude' newsletter message particularly meaningful.Ella and I had a great conversation after reading it about what is 'really' important in life. Thanks for sharing and as always, inspiring others."
- Michelle Purdie, mother of Ella
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