Remember on my birthday last week when I said I had good news?
Say hello to the newest employee of Google and Gold’s Gym.
I had the Google spin audition last Wednesday and the Gold’s Gym audition this morning. For google I actually taught one of the classes and then today I just did a few songs for the director.
Both gyms do not offer child care so I will be doing the early morning classes before Billy has to go to school… looks like it is back to waking up at a decent hour again:)
For Google I will be a sub for a little while until a class opens up but I am pretty stoked because I get to eat breakfast at their amazing cafeteria (seriously, it is ridiculously good) after I teach a class. I start teaching at Gold’s in just two weeks.
It felt so so so good to be teaching a cycling class again. I kind of love it a whole lot. Getting paid to work out is pretty much the best.
We are off to take Brooke to her 6 month appointment. Hope you are having an amazing day! See you in the morning!
198 comments
Laura @ LauraLikesDesign
Aw, congrats, Janae! So happy for you! You’re going to rock these positions, I just know it!
MILF Runner
Huge congrats to you! That is such great news! I’ll bet it feels so good :)
luv what you do
Congrats! Those are two awesome opportunities and I know you will be happy to be back on the bike!
Becky
Congrats Janae!!!! I’m sure you will rock those classes!!! Way to go :)
Jennifer@knackfornutrition
Congrats! That’s so exciting! I read about Google’s amazing cafeteria somewhere…it sounds like something worth working for! :)
Kaleigh
Congrats!! That’s awesome and I’m jealous!
Tabaitha
Congratulations! So cool!
Fiona
Congrats, that’s so exciting!
Heather
Awesome, congrats on the jobs!!
Jenn
Congrats! I would love to take one of your spin classes! If only I wasn’t on the other side of the country! Is Google a gym???
Jamie
Congrats!!! That is SO exciting! I am teaching spin starting next week!! Woohoo! Any tips or song suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :P
Maria
Awesome! Congrats, you will rock it!
Kari @ Running Ricig
Congratulations! That’s awesome!!!
Lauren
Good for you, Janae!! I’m actually looking into getting certified to teach spin because I love the class so much!
Andria @ Providencerunaway
Yay!!!! There really is nothing better than getting paid to do something you love anyway! Congratulations :)
Jenn
P.S. Where is that blue sweatshirt from? Need!
kim@hungryhealthygirl
Getting paid to workout IS awesome!!! Congrats to you!!
Elizabeth @ My Neon Running Shoes
Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to hear more of your spin adventures! Just like old times :-)
Potatoes and Pilates
AMAZING. Congrats, Janae!
Michelle
Woo-hoooo!!
Katie @ running4cupcakes
Yeah! That is awesome. Good for you. :)
Dana
Awesome!!! Sounds great!! Congrats!
Elizabeth R
Congratulations! That’s awesome!!!! :)
Brooke @ Running In Heels
YAY!! Congrats Janae!! So excited for you!
Nerri
That’s AMAZING!!!! I have a friend that works at Google – I’m going to see if I can convince him to go to your class ;) Congrats!!!
Brooke Elyse
congratulations!!
Kristen @ Happy Running Mama
Congratulations!! Nothing better than getting paid to workout!
Steph
Google has a spin class?! Man, that place is THE place to work. Exciting stuff, congrats!
RunInBoise
Yay! Congrats!
Allee @ Griselda Mood
That’s awesome news, congrats! You will love having some “mommy” alone time! I teach history in the mornings from 7-10am and it’s perfect! I get to hang around adults, feel productive and then be home with the baby all day! You’ll do great!
Katherine
Wow congrats!!! They are lucky to have you
Kayla @ Fit Life Forward
Congrats! You are going to kick some butt!
Lauren
Congrats! I always wanted to get a Pilates certification because I would love to get paid to do something I really enjoy and get a workout in at the same time! Kill two birds with one stone!
Heidi
Congratulations! I am thinking of becoming a certified instructor…excited to read more! :)
Amy N.
Congratulations! That is fantsatic! Great job!
Lynda @ Hit The Road Jane
That’s Awesome!! You are definitely going to have to post about the food at google :D CONGRATS!
theresa @ aspoonfulofsunshine
Congrats Janae! I would seriously teach spin if google only paid me in cafeteria food…there is nothing better than all you can eat!!! I’m excited to hear about all your new spin adventures!
Maria
Oh my gosh – congrats! I live in the area and might have to pop in for a class at Gold’s! I’ve been a bit underwhelmed my current spin classes. My husband works at Google (Mountain View) and I told him he should take a spin class or two ;)
Stefanie
That is so awesome Janae!!!!!!!!!!! :) So happy for you! BOTH great places to work! :)
april
congrats on both jobs! one of my best friends just moved up to mountain view last month for a marketing job at google. i’ll encourage her to take one of your spin classes! :) from what she’s told me, google employees have the BEST perks, especially the food options. apparently there’s a sushi place on-site?!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots
Wohoooo congrats!!!! That is awesome about google and the free bfast :)
shelly
Congrats!! Sound like the perfect job(s)!!
Meagan
Congratulations! I can’t think of anything better than getting paid to workout! So does Google have their own gym for their employees or something? Usually I picture work gyms as having a few treadmills/stationary bikes/etc. but not actually having classes and instructors.
Hope the doc appointment goes well!
Erica
Now if you can find a way to stream them live, that’d be awesome and I’s be the first member of your virtual spin class.
Can’t wait to hear about the new and delicious breakfasts in that cafeteria. I am in a February food rut with b-fast and lunch.
Audrey
Congrats!!!!
Kim
Woo! Congrats. I visited a friend who works at Google last summer and ate at the cafeteria. It was incredible. I pretty much wanted everything in there.
Daphne
That’s awesome! Congrats Janae.
Christine
Good for you! You will be amazing, I’m sure! Being a stay at home mom is awesome, but all moms need a little time to feel like their “old selves”.
Ali
Congrats!
Bri @ Back to Bliss
Congratulations! I hope you aren’t under gag orders about Google because I want to hear about all of the inner workings & perks!
Ali
CONGRATS!! Seriously, a spin teacher absolutely makes or breaks the class and I know that you will do awesome at the new positions!
morgan
Wish you worked at my golds gym! Congrats!
Laura @ beanstalk
Congrats girl!! I’m sure you’re the most amazing and motivating teacher. And Happy half birthday to Brook!!
Amy @ Sweaty & Sweet
Woohoo that is awesome!!! Congrats!!!!
Megan D
That is so awesome! Congrats! I think you would be about the only person to make me excited to do a spin class. I keep trying and every time it draaaaags. They are lucky to have you!
Liz @followyourblissblog
I totally thought that was what it was but didn’t want to “assume” anything! Congrats!! I love my 5:30am spin classes:) I bet you are a great instructor!
Ashlee
Woohoo! Thats awesome! Congrats.
Megan S @ gourmet or go home
Wow! Congratulations. I bet you are an awesome spin instructor.
Terri
Congrats!!! I loved teaching and would love to go back to it.
Just not sure if step is the most popular class anymore….
Been a really long time :) congrats again!!!!!
Tammy
That’s awesome you get to teach spin classes at Google. I used to work at Gold’s gym in the daycare and I took spin like 3x a week, I loved it. Congrats! I know about the Google food thing-EPIC!
Rachel
Congrats! Teaching group fitness is definitely the best job ever! Love me some spinning :)
Nadia
Yay Janae! That’s awesome!
Jenny @ The Little JBird
Many congrats Janae!! :)
Kay
Congratulations on the two jobs!!!
Marijn
congratulations!!
Caitlin
I love 5:30 am spin. I wish we lived near you, I’m a pretty awesome nanny!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Eeee!!! Congrats, girlie! They definitely made a good choice :D
Jenn S
Congratulations!!!
Rene Hall
Congratulations! You will rock it.
Traci Stengl
Congrats!!
Ashley
Congratulations! That is awesome news!
Rachel
Awesome, well done!!
Heather @ Run Eat Play
Congrats! I wish I lived in Cali so I could take your class!
TorontoRunner
congrats!!!
Lauren @ Eat Like An Elephant
Congrats!!! I want to hear more about google! Lol
Steph F.
Congrats – I bet you are an amazing spin teacher! Google and Gold’s are lucky to have you :)
Rena
congrats!!
cait
yay congratulations!!!That sounds perfect for you.I worked with a girl who then went to work at the Google caf(more like superfancy restaurants)-I heard the food is awesome so you will be loving it!!!
Sarah
This is fabulous! Congratulations girl!
Sarah
http://www.thinfluenced.com
Lindsay @ prettylittleparadise
congratulations!!!! i would LOVEEEEEE to go to one of your spin classes!! i bet you make it so fun!
Sarah @pickyrunner
Oh my gosh congrats!!!! I’m sure you’re the most fun teacher ever! I want to take a spin class someday. Maybe I’ll fly to Cali for the occasion :)
Joy
Wow! Not one, but two jobs!! That’s so wonderful. I’m glad you’ll be doing something you love…and getting paid for it. Congratulations.
Kellye
Congrats Janae! Is that the golds gym in Campbell!? I workout there!! I will look for your name on the schedule! :)
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
Congrats!!! I know you missed teaching spin, that’s so great that you got hired at TWO gyms!
Whitney
Congrats!!!!!!
Kaelin
That is AWESOME!!! Congrats! I can’t wait to hear all about your classes :)
Shari
Congratulations! :)
Grecia
Congrats I’m so happy for you!!
Alyx
This is so exciting!! Getting paid to workout is awesome! Go Janae :)
Beth @ Running with the Sunrise
Congrats! Your new jobs sound exciting! I hear Google is an awesome place to work and I have heard that the cafeteria is fantastic. It’s nice that they’ll allow you to work around Billy’s schedule. I hope Brooke’s doctor’s appointment goes well!
Amy
Congrats! Do you have your group fitness instructor certification or do they recognize your teaching cert?
(I’m considering getting my group fitness instructor certification. I’m a teacher, but not in a health/fitness subject area).
Jessica R @ fromthekitchentotheroad
Congrats! My secret goal is to become a TKB instructor. One day…
Rene' Whiteley
That is awesome! Spin class at Google. WooHoo!!!
Nikki @ run+breathe+be
Congratulations!!!!
Charissa Steyn
i had a feeling that was the happy news!! how awesome!!! How did you get certified to teach spin? Did you have to do a special course or not? Congrats!!
jan
How exciting, congrats! I can tell from your attitude on the blog that you are going to be the best they’ve seen!
Erin
Congrats!!! I so wish I could take your spin classes! Move to So Cal, please :)
Paulette
Awesome! I work at Google, maybe I can stop in. I haven’t tried spin. But you are right, breakfast is fab.
Sarah
Congratulations! They are lucky to have you!
Kari Burghardt
Good for you Momma! I would be super excited for both if those jobs too!!!! :)
Debbie @ Deb Runs
Yay, getting paid to cross train!!! Life IS good! Congrats!
Anne
Oh. My. Gosh. Congratulations!!!!!
Please, Please, Please, blog what you are able to about your experience at Google, I am so gosh darn curious!
Jill
Aww what wonderful news! Congrats on both jobs. I bet Google will be an amazing place to work.
Julia
Wow!! That’s great! Congrats! Do you get nervous auditioning? I always do, no matter how comfortable I am with the subject!
Emma @ Culturecopia
AMAZING! Congrats!!
Peachylau
Amazing news! Congrats! Have not had a chance to read your blog for while and it is great to come back to such good news. Well done
Kim
Congrats! Super jealous that you get to work for Google as a fitness instructor and indulge in their ammenities. I wish my company had stuff like that!
runningwithscissors
How fabulous!!! I always tell my sister my goal is to have a full time job that in some way/shape/form involves running. I’m not giving up!! Congrats and can’t wait to hear all about it. =))
Annette@FitnessPerks
YAYYYY! Congrats! That is super exciting :) I love teaching fitness, and I know you do too. So glad you’re back at it! Teaching at Google would be super cool, you lucky duck!
Lauren
Congratulations, Janae! That is so exciting! Wish I lived closer to take your class :)
Cori @ olivetorun
CONGRATULATIONS! I would be in your class without a doubt if I live ANYWHERE near there.
Good luck! :)
Julia
i just joined a new gym today and tried spinning for the first time!! I LOVE IT!!!! that’s so great you get to teach it, I wish i could go to one of your classes! sadly i’m on the east coast…oh well, have fun teaching it!!!
Christine
Congratulations! That’s so exciting!
natalie@ southern fit foodie
Yay!!!! That is awesome! Isn’t it wonderful to get paid to work out??? I’m happy for you!
Krista
I’m seriously sooooooo jealous of you right now. Spinning is my favorite class and my gym does not offer one. Dream job congratulations. Living in the u.s does have some perks. If I ever come your way I will definitely be at one of your classes.
Julie @ Whole Pieces
Congratulations! Those folks will be so lucky to have you as their instructor!!
Victoria
Congratulations! I bet everybody will love your class, you sound like you love teaching, which I’m sure makes you a great instructor.
Hayley@pbrunnergirl
How did you get into teaching spin? I have been wanting to teach group fitness, and am not sure if its necessary to get licensed? Congrats =)
Molly@This Life Is Sparkling
Ah congrats! Sounds like such a fun job.
Brittney M
Eeeek! How exciting! In my opinion, spin classes are all about the instructor and how they embrace teaching it! Love going to spin…wish you were my instructor =) Good job and good luck!
Missy
Congratulations! I know you are excited to get back into teaching spin class!
Mer
Congrats!!! You rock! We want a full report on the Google menu!!!
Traci
Congrats! Both sound like great gigs! Like you, I was a teacher (and a school counselor) before kids and then decided to stay home. When my oldest was about one, I got certified to teach Spinning. It has been such a great part-time job over the past seven years. Just enough to keep the mind busy and allow for adult interaction while getting paid to do something you’d likely do anyway. Have fun getting back in the saddle!
Liz (Little Bitty Bakes)
That’s so awesome Janae, congrats!! And I have heard Google has awesome food!
Christine
Congrats on the new jobs!!! I do have a few questions regarding fitness and how you stay fit. Do you run every day? If not, do you take rest days or do alternative cardio? Also, do you snack or just eat three meals a day? Now that I’ve hit 31, I’m having difficulty losing weight. My goal is to run at least 5 days a week (average 6 miles per day?) and keep my meals down to three per day. Thoughts? Thank you!
Tessa
Congrats!! I finished my first day at my new job today. I wish I could get paid to work out instead of what I’m doing!
Lyric
YAY! Congrats! I wish I lived in California, I would come to your class everyday. I hope you make up some fun new spin routines to post on the blog as well!
Traci
Congratulations! Wish you lived closer. So would love to take your class!
Jacqueline
Congrats girl!! This is wonderful news!!
P.S I’m only a half mile away from Google. ;)
Jodie
Awesome news, congratulations Janae!
BeepieRuns
Wow! That’s fantastic news! Congratulations!!
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
Congratulations! You rule :D
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
Ah!! So exciting!! :) Congratulations!!!
Samantha
Can you please stop being like the coolest person ever? Seriously. The spin teacher for Google. That is such a cool job. Really though, congratulations. You deserve it!
Are you going to be putting Brooke in daycare? That’ll be weird after spending all your time with her.
Corey
Congrats! Google – I am so jealous. Hopefully this means you’ll post some playlists and spin workouts. You’re a huge reason I decided to get certified and teach now!
Mave
YYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!! CONGRATS!!!!! YOU’RE SO COOL! :D
Christina
Congratulations! That is so awesome. I had no idea you had been a spin instructor!
Megan
Congrats!!! I need to start getting paid to work out!
Mallory
Congrats, Janae! That’s awesome!
Amanda
WHOOOO. GO J
Karla
Awesome Janae! I so wish I could take your classes. I’ll bet you’re an awesome teacher
Courtney @ CardioQueen
Congratulations, you workout instructor rock star!!! So proud for you! Also, I’m super glad you got your lasagna from Bang’s friend, and I would love in on this amazing recipe!
Nicole@TheKidlessKronicles
Congrats! That is very exciting.
The Kidless Kronicles
Tiffany
Congrats! How fun! Makes me wish I could come to your classes! But I’m still here in good ol’ UT!
Stephanie @ Steph's Miles
You are the coolest person ever to get a job at Google! Congrats! Enjoy teaching! :)
[email protected]
It is so cool, isn’t it? Love it!
lindsay
can you hear me?? I am cheering all the way from TX!!! YAHOO!! congrats
Alex
YAY! So happy for you! I bet your classes will be the most exciting/fun :)
Kristine
Yayyyyyy CONGRATS! Cannot wait to take your class… and get breakfast! Build your own omelette and the yogurt parfait bars are my favorites!
Jess @ Blonde Ponytail
CONGRATS! I was JUST thinking about you and your love for spinning tonight!! What a great opportunity. I know I will be adjusting my work schedule this summer and looking at childcare options at gyms!
Kelly
Congrats! I want to work at Googe!