It began with an email. It was January 2, 2012. I had the day off from work. I’d slept in and finally dragged my butt to the gym to brave the crowds of Resolutioners and hope to find a machine available. I was on the elliptical for about 45 minutes when I got an email.
At first I thought it was spam. I get a lot of strange emails. Then I saw who the reporter was. She was from KATU news here in Portland. It was legit!
Wait. In the next hour??
I emailed her back saying I was interested but that I was currently at the gym. I was almost done. She called me immediately and we arranged to meet at my house in a few minutes. I hurried home. I wanted to shower and change and look something like this:
But the reporter specifically said she wanted me to be sweaty from the gym. Sweaty. Not what I really wanted for my television debut! The reporter and her camera man arrived. Instead of the above photo, I looked more like this:
Oh well. It was still an amazing opportunity. Emily, the reporter, was incredibly nice and down-to-earth. She asked probing questions and put me at ease immediately. They stayed for over an hour. We did a sit down interview, then moved to the kitchen to share some of the foods I eat on a regular basis.
She asked me about running, Hood to Coast, biking, swimming, how I eat, if I struggled to lose the weight, how I keep it off…she covered everything. The interview finished up with me putting my bike on the trainer and riding a bit in the living room.
They headed out to get back to the station in time to edit the footage. Clips of my interview were shown at the 4pm, 5pm and 6pm evening news that night! It was a fast turn around. I recorded the newscasts on our DVR but unfortunately they are not on the website in clip form. I was hoping it would be so I could share it here. 🙁 Does anyone know how to get DVR recordings onto a disc or the computer?
It was a fun experience and totally surreal. It was strange seeing myself talking on television. But what an exciting start to the new year!
QUESTION: Can you help me get the shows off the DVR? Have you ever been on TV?
Leah @ L4L
That’s super exciting! I’m bummed it isn’t available online. Maybe set up a video camera in front of the tv and record while it’s playing? lol… ghetto but whatevs.
Lisa Eirene
I was thinking that was an option. LOL
Beth @ Beth's Journey
Wow Lisa how awesome that you got that experience!!! It must have been SO surreal to see yourself on TV!
Lisa Eirene
It was a fun but WEIRD experience for sure!
Becky
Good thing you look good when sweaty! I would’ve died if I was on the news after a workout. I can’t believe you only had an hour before they interviewed you! Crazy!
Katy Widrick
YAY! And much deserved…
Lisa Eirene
Thank you, Katy!
Roz@weightingfor50
OMG, OMG!!!! How exciting Lisa!! So thrilled for you and the accolades are well deserved. You ARE truly an inspiration and I’m glad your story is being shared. Have a great day.
Lisa Eirene
Thank you for the support Roz!!!
Lori
Congratulations and how exciting! You deserve it!
I would die if I had to be filmed sweaty LOL. I am really a mess 😀
I hope you get the clips up.
Lisa Eirene
You have no idea how horrified I was that she didn’t want me to shower and dress normally. I hadn’t plucked my eyebrows in a week. My hair was a mess. It was awful. 😉
Kris
congrats again, Lisa! I was home cooking dinner with the news on, and suddenly there you were! such a surprise and so cool! 🙂
did you ask them (the news channel, or even the reporter who originally emailed you?) if they have a clip they can send? there has to be one! 🙂
Lisa Eirene
I did email the reporter and she never responded. I took your advice and emailed the GM of Katu. I hope someone takes pity on me! 😉
Deb
That’s so awesome! I mean really, how cool is that?
Sorry I can’t help you on the DVR question, we don’t even have a DVR… lol.
Lisa Eirene
SOMEONE has to know!!! 😉
Tina @ Best Body Fitness
That. Is. AWESOME!!!
Alleigh
That’s awesome…congratulations! I’m sure you’ll hear back from the station. Most local stations are willing to give you clips of the interview that was aired…although, be warned, they may ask you to pay for it.
Lisa Eirene
I would happily pay a little bit for the video! I just want a copy!:)
Lisa
oooooh how awesome!
Lisa
Do you have TiVo or do you have a DVR through your cable provider? My understanding is that you can transfer a TiVo file to the computer, but some DVR recordings from the local cable provider’s box can’t be transferred. It has to do with the interface between the recording device and your computer (or your network).
Congratulations being featured on the news! Sorry you weren’t able to dress up!
Lisa Eirene
We do not have TiVO. It’s a DVR from the cable company. 🙁 I might just film it with a camera to at least have some footage…
Suzanne @WorkoutNirvana
Woweeee! Sounds kind of hair-raising but you handled it with finesse of course! The whole being sweaty requirement: OMG. I don’t know how I’d feel about this! Again, great job 🙂
Lisa Eirene
Trust me, I was NOT excited about being sweaty on TV. LOL
Colleen
Congratulations! It’s wonderful to be recognized for your achievement – drink it in!
Lisa Eirene
Thank you Colleen! It was a nice way to start 2012, if you ask me. 🙂
kalin
You so famous!
I’d guess if you have a cord where you can connect your TV to your computer then somehow you could get it? But I’d shoot for bugging the TV station more.
Lisa Eirene
I did and got a response from the GM who said no go. Lame.
Lisa
Wow, that’s crazy that it was so spur of the moment. Congrats on the story! I can’t help you with the DVR problem. Sorry! Like someone else said, I think you can get a DVD or tape of the news broadcast if you contact the station.
Lisa Eirene
At first I thought the email was spam. But yes, it was totally last minute and literally “Are you available in an hour?” kind of a thing!
sugarmagnolia70
oh my gosh, Lisa, I’m so proud of you! You are truly amazing!
Lisa Eirene
Thank you sweetie!
Alan (Pounds Off Playoff)
Lisa, that sounds like quite an experience! You must have a lot of grace to handle that kind of timeline. Well deserved.
Lisa Eirene
I had help. I texted Michael from the gym with the news and he KINDLY cleaned the house up while I drove home (maybe speeding a little bit). LOL
Diane Fit to the Finish
Building that platform one piece at a time!! Go girl!!
Lisa Eirene
Yes!! I was so excited about it. I also shared my news with the reporter that I wrote a book I wanted to get published. Unfortunately, she cut that out of the interview. Oh well. 🙂
Karen
Very cool!
Samantha
How amazing is this! What a wonderful wonderful exciting thing!!!!! Congratulations Lisa-Eirene!
XO
Sam
Lisa Eirene
Thanks Samantha!! 🙂