Seriously. Eventually, the desire to be a great speed skater outstripped anything else. Guzman also showed her the world was bigger than the limited cycle-oriented world she'd carved out for herself. He started getting aggressive with his homecare workers, so he had to go into a geriatric psychiatric ward. And its so important for me to be in nature, connecting with myself, feeling my body, that I thought, How can I give this feeling, how can I give an ounce of this feeling and demonstrate the importance of movement as medicine? Bike camping combines her joys, being outside and camping, and riding her bike. In 2015, a CTV-produced documentary Clara's Big Ride premiered on the fifth annual Bell Let's Talk Day (a national mental health awareness day in Canada). 0 9 . [laughs] As we go from point A to point B, Ill be thinking about everything that happened that morning and the night before at the events. Bonnie: Tell me more about getting into sports when you were a girl.Clara: After I saw Boucher, my mom called the provincial speed-skating association. Clara Hughes was in charge of buying the beer. Clara Hughes, OC OM MSC (born September 27, 1972) is a Canadian cyclist and speed skater who has won multiple Olympic medals in both sports. Hughes also experimented with drugs, regularly skipped school and ran away from home several times. I would run away from home for the weekend. I am still He was undiagnosed, but Ive learned enough about mental illness to know that, without a doubt, he was bipolar. Her time of 6:55.73 became a new track record, though her time was soon beaten by Stephanie Beckert of Germany and gold medalist Martina Sblkov of the Czech Republic. Four minutes and youre done.what are you going to make those four minutes? Published Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:42AM EST, 11,000 kilometres later: Highlights from Clara's Big Ride, Canadian, back home from Ukraine, shares harrowing stories of life on the front lines, Winnipeg woman's husband dies on honeymoon in Mexico, B.C. Clara Hughes - The Only Canadian Athlete Who Won Medals at Two Olympic Games - Canadian History for Kids - True Canadian Heroes. "Hughes battled deep depression, which threatened to derail her life, after winning two bronze medals in cycling at the 1996 Olympics. She was inspired to begin skating after witnessing Gatan Boucher at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Its an initiative that grew out of the Bell Lets Talk campaign, for which Hughes is spokesperson; she herself has struggled with mental illness. At this point, Peter and I are more comfortable in a tent than indoors. My brains job is to try to overrule my body. I dont ride my bike daily, I wish I did, but when I do I absolutely love it. Thats what I dream of.(new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=211270ca-96aa-42a9-9b9e-124313270ee0&cid=877050e7-52c9-4c33-a20b-d8301a08f96d'; cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps({ playerId: "211270ca-96aa-42a9-9b9e-124313270ee0" }).render("1d22893a55fb43ee89ad9fbeafd44000"); }); As the magazine partner for Claras Big Ride, Best Health had the chance for a candid talk with her on a cold, snowy morning in Toronto just days before she headed out on the ride of her life. "It's frustrating to never be satisfied but it's good fuel for the fire," said Hughes. The following season, she qualified for the 2002 Winter Olympics. I cant believe where my life has gone since then. My name is attached to the Ride, but I agreed to that only because many people know who I am and feel comfortable approaching me. She is involved with Right To Play, which is an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sports to encourage the development of youth in disadvantaged areas. "He lets you believe in the possibilities and never limit yourself to one way. In 2006, she was the only Olympian to have won multiple medals at the Summer Games as well as at the Winter Games.[21]. A participant at the 1990, 1994 and 2002 Commonwealth Games, Hughes won gold in the time trial (road, 2002), bronze in the points race on the velodrome (2002), and silver in the 50km team time trial (1994, with Alison Sydor, Anne Samplonius, and Lesley Tomlinson). And competitors had better get out of her way, because although the long, lean Clara has a laid-back and friendly attitude when shes not competing, I can tell you from experience that once shes in race modeor even talking about racing and winningyou can see from the intensity in her green eyes that she is absolutely driven. Many burn out. An inspired choice for flag-bearer after being able to transform her life with help of sports. I was walking on the road where we live, in the back country in Utah, and felt disconnected with myself. Clara Hughes, OC, OM, MSC OLY[3] (born September 27, 1972) is a Canadian cyclist and speed skater who has won multiple Olympic medals in both sports. A few months went by, wed decided this Ride would happen, I was busyand the moment I stopped, when I had a few weeks when I didnt have to travel or do anything, I started feeling that weight again. The moments on this Ride have been some of the most memorable of my life.. She finished 32nd, with the peloton, in the road race at the 2012 Olympics. Shes back on the bike with her eyes firmly set on London 2012. Throughout her career Hughes received a number of other awards, trophies, and accolades. But thats going to be epic. Clara Hughes gave me a reassuring squeeze around the shoulders and gave me her favourite medal to wear in the picture I was taking with her. It will be long, it will be hard. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. Thru-Hiker Clara Redfeather Hughes In Canada, Clara Hughes is a household name. "When I see kids that are like that now, I think, `You don't know where this can lead you. WebLuckily she met Peter Guzman, the man who swept her away to long mountain hikes, cycle touring, was not demanding or critical, and introduced her to the writings of Jack Kerouac, Hunter S. Thompson, Bruce Lee and Joseph Campbell. But, yeah, it is really hard. She became a reader, a hiker, a creative artist and a [38] The objective of the list is to focus on women who are leaders and role models making a difference on the Canadian or international scene. So I decided to go southbound on that trail and it ended up being the perfect year to go.. I was going back into that place. Klassen set a new record in the same games, winning five medals in Turin, for a total of six. Hughes and her husband Peter Guzman are celebrating their 25th year of being in each others lives, and they spend as much time outside as possible. One is her willingness to share her story of struggling with depression, to help get people talking about mental illness and therefore reduce the stigma. WebCommon Knowledge People/Characters Peter Guzman. People probably dont know what I can do. She earned her fifth Olympic medal at the 2006 Games, tying the total all-time Canadian medal count record, also held by Marc Gagnon and Phillip Edwards. This brought her career medals total to six, tying teammate Cindy Klassen as the Canadian athlete with the most medals. And hes an amazing writer; I have a shoebox of handwritten letters from his trips. Hughes was also a world record holder on 10,000m track with 14:19.73 on March 13, 2007, on the Olympic Oval in Calgary, which was beaten by Martina Sblkov one year later. Ill never forget that moment in 1988it still gives me chills and I still have that passion. I had just come off competitive success, was probably over-training, and I cracked mentally and physically. Larry Weinstein says Clara Hughes, the subject of his latest film, keeps him on his toes. Many people say, Just get over it, but its not that easy. The speed skater and cyclists name was recently in the news when news broke that there will be bike lanes up and down Sydenham Road, one of the larger climbs in the Hamilton, Ontario area, according to a report in the Hamilton Spectator. Bonnie: Are you close with your parents and sister?Clara: My sister is a mom; shes in Winnipeg. [23] During the games she won a bronze medal in the 5,000 metres which was also the final Olympic speed skating race of her career. Clara Hughes does not have any children. Society doesnt support mental illness. [8] She finished 32nd, with the peloton, in the road race[19] and finished 5th in the road time trial at the 2012 Olympics.[20]. With this, she became the second speed skater to win medals in the Summer and Winter Games Christa Luding-Rothenburger won a gold in the 1000m speed skating and silver in the 1000m cycling sprint in 1988. 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We recommend our users to update the browser, We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer), Best Health Magazine, May 2012; Photo courtesy Robertson/Velodramatic, 5 Cookbook Authors Share Tips for Getting Out of a Cooking Rut, 6 Great Spin Bikes that Cost Less Than a Peloton, Kickboxing Is the Fun, Full-Body Workout You Never Knew Youd Love. He likes being out in the woods alone or with just one person; hes done things like walk the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico solo. Hughes was born in Winnipeg, and is a graduate of Elmwood High School. Place Stadium for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics on Feb. 12 didn't get there via the yellow brick road. Peter does his trips just for himself. At the 2011 Pan American Championships, Hughes won the individual time trial and road race, both by a big margin. I can give credit to the Indigenous peoples and communities who have been the original caretakers of this earth, Hughes said. And the greatest one has been the love of riding a bike and the adventures. Im an athlete; Im lucky I have someone to keep an eye on me. Works (1) Titles: Order: Open Heart, Open Mind by Clara Hughes: Character description. (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=211270ca-96aa-42a9-9b9e-124313270ee0&cid=877050e7-52c9-4c33-a20b-d8301a08f96d'; cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps({ playerId: "211270ca-96aa-42a9-9b9e-124313270ee0" }).render("1d22893a55fb43ee89ad9fbeafd44000"); }); I interviewed her over a couple of days during her training camp in Carlsbad, California, this past December. 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Hughes participated in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics, winning two bronze medals at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, in the individual road race and the individual time trial. Hughes was mesmerized. In 2006, although she had not been asked, she announced she would not carry the Canadian flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. We recently did a bike tour of Vancouver Island and it was fantastic.. I want this to elevate the conversation so people can feel they are not alone. In an RTP learning session that was held at this team training camp, Clara spoke passionately to her fellow team members: Lets do more than just put Right to Play on our jerseys. What will the kids be thinking, and how will that affect their little hearts and minds? This article was originally titled "You go, Clara!" On Thursday night, I stood beside a six-time Olympic medalist powerhouse, tears streaming down my cheeks. On June 8, 2010, it was announced that she would receive a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Clara Hughes Height, Weight & Measurements At 49 years old, Clara Hughes height is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) and Weight 69 kg (152 lb). Subscribe today to get the full Best Health experienceand never miss an issue! Next up are the Prairie provinces, and shell re-enter Ontario in mid-June. Her mother called the Winnipeg Speed Skating Club and found out there was a spring training camp. No, no, no, she firmly responds. My struggles arent completely behind me; its still always there. Corporate Canada is covering the Ride expenses, and Hughes is donating her time for it. But it didn't stop there. But addictive, abusive, intolerant, impatientthere are many things about him that I will work hard the rest of my life to never let myself become. I am still learning new things about him every day. So with this, he was like, But so many people know about it. I told him, I honestly dont think I can do it without you. And so many times, Ive given him a big hug and said, Im so grateful youre here., Maybe a kid will go home and say, We had this thing at school and they talked about depression. Maybe it opens up a conversation, and opens minds. Its a privilege, she says. He has helped me find peace with certain things and realize Im not a superperson, I cant just change myself or the world, that theres a lot of work I need to do on myself with the help of a professional. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. Five, 10, 15 years from now I cant wait to hear about kids who were inspired by me. "What I like the most about it, and what I think people will be very surprised at, is most of it is not actually about riding a bike. 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The idea for this hike grew from Clara and Peters desire to give some of the youth of the program a chance to experience what they had on the land in the Torngats. But dont even think about suggesting that the work shes doing for mental health awareness is on the scale of what Terry Fox did to raise cancer awareness. He taught her how to train herself, giving her the tools to understand how much she needed to push herself and when it was enough. The objective of the list is to focus on women who are leaders and role models making a difference on the Canadian or international scene. Bell Lets Talk Day is one day in the year, but I wanted to make it something more. WebSuper stoked to hand-deliver paddleboards to Clara Hughes & Peter Guzman! Hughes husband of 18 years, Peter Guzman, is doing the entire Ride with her, and Hughes has lined up three close cyclist friends who, one at a time, will join them along the way. As a result of her success in multiple sports and her humanitarian efforts, Hughes was named to both the Order of Manitoba and as an Officer of the Order of Canada. The LCC is the most powerful Hispanic Chamber in Nevada with over 45 years of community work and Another with depression says she was told by her physician to not talk about it because people would judge her. Each day means a ride of anywhere from less than 100 kilometres up to about 200, with most Sundays as rest days. Here's what more than $1M can get you in Canada, Rare Canadian stamp expected to fetch hefty price at Ottawa auction, NDP leader says Liberal government is waging war against the working class, Sask. We will not publish comments that link to outside websites. She is involved with Right To Play, which is an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sports to encourage the development of youth in disadvantaged areas. Clara Hughes has not been divorced. The team consists of 13 of the worlds best women cyclists from places like Germany, Sweden, the United States and Australia, and together they compete on the racing circuit. As you can see in the very funny clip below, Hughes gives us a reminder that practice makes perfect. The thing about Clara, though, is that her passion extends way, way beyond winning medals. And we bought a bunch of Gu Gels, and Kind bars are really good. I got on this hiking rampage, walking kilometres and kilometres of trails. She has forged gold out of sheer guts, willpower and with some timely guidance along the way. On September 23, 2010, she received an honorary degree from the University of New Brunswick in a special Toronto ceremony. Hes American and now also a proud Canadian. [12] She started with speed skating, but in 1990 she moved to competitive cycling, competing in track cycling and road cycling. But it took a bit of convincing; Peter is very private. We will not publish: Comments written that are poorly spelled; or are written in caps; or which use strange formatting to get noticed. How many times has Clara Hughes been married? We made some bad choicesdrugs, smoking. Bell Media reviews every comment submitted, and reserves the right to approve comments and edit for brevity and clarity. On January 16, 2012, The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) announced Hughes as one of twenty women selected to the Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity list (MIW) for 2011. (I hadnt realized she is five foot nine.) I was like `I'm going to do that.' She participated at the 1991, 1995, 1999 and 2003 Pan American Games and won eight Pan American Games medals. "I always try to go back to something that allows me to struggle and allows me to endure and allows me to feel just a very silent satisfaction of having gotten through.". and Alberta. (Whoever qualifies for the Summer Olympics will race for her own country.) On May 23, 2008, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the University of Manitoba. She sometimes rode 200 kilometres in a day. Hughes and her husband Peter Guzman are celebrating their 25th year of being in each others lives, and they spend as much time outside as possible. [36], On November 15, 2010, Hughes was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.[37]. Hughes served as a commentator for cycling events for the CBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Im definitely back in bike mode., Like some other former Canadian pro cyclists, Hughes has been bitten by the bikepacking bug. For example, Peter walked the Continental Divide solo from Mexico to Canada; it took him seven months, walking 45 miles a day with a backpack. (Please note: For some informations, we Canadian speed skater and cyclist (1972 - present) Who is Clara Hughes married to? After placing 10th in the 3000m, she won the bronze medal in the 5000m, just ahead of compatriot Cindy Klassen. And Im not the only one thinking the situation has to be better; theres a slew of care workers, doctors, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nursesof mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends. Talking about it is the first step to getting better. "Of course it brings back so many emotions of what that ride was," she told The Canadian Press. But she would eventually burn out and after a series of injuries quit cycling briefly, only to revive her career under coach Eric Van Den Eynde in Quebec, where she would settle in the Eastern Townships. With a headwind, youre on your bike, going as hard as you canand that grain elevator you saw ahead in the distance four hours ago? In the summer of the year 2010, it was announced that she would receive a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame and on November 15, 2010, she was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. In 2014, Hughes received the Loyola Medal from Concordia University. is her 'greatest honour', Olympic champions in women's 5000 m speed skating, World champions in women's 5000 m speed skating, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clara_Hughes&oldid=1134275090, Speed skaters at the 2002 Winter Olympics, Speed skaters at the 2006 Winter Olympics, Speed skaters at the 2010 Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Canada, Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for Canada, Pan American Games gold medalists for Canada, Pan American Games silver medalists for Canada, Pan American Games bronze medalists for Canada, Pages using Template:Post-nominals with missing parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 21:31. Hughes rode across Canada to raise awareness about mental health and help end the stigma around mental illness. 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