Ilene Hancey

Meet Ilene Hancey!
I grew up in Newport Beach and came to Santa Barbara in 1983 to attend UCSB. I graduated in 1987 and started a real estate research business the following year. I’m still doing it 30 years later! I have two sons (Austin, 21 and Trev, 16) and currently reside on the Westside. I love living there and recently discovered La Bella Rosa Bakery and Super Cucas breakfast burritos…where have you been all my life?! 🙂

When did you start coming to Prevail?
November 2013, thanks to my dear friend, and fellow Prevail enthusiast, Annie Stewart. It took a year but she finally convinced me that 5:30am was really not too early to workout.

What impact has training at Prevail made in your life?
I began at Prevail with the hope of improving my all-around fitness and eliminating the aches and pains I was enduring due to inconsistent and improper training in the past. Little did I know that I was actually prepping for an even bigger challenge four years later. In March, I blew up my knee on the first day of a ski vacation with my son! I tore my MCL and needed ACL reconstruction surgery. The worst part? I found out that the recovery was going to be a long and arduous 12-month process. I was reeling. Thankfully, and to no one’s surprise, my Prevail crew came to the rescue! All the trainers, especially Josiah and Peter’s workout modifications and sage advice, kept me moving, healing, and strong. My PT sessions with Brook kept me focused on the prize of getting back to the activities that keep me fulfilled…and sane. Sara (sometimes magically) got me in to see Brook even when I thought he was booked and all hope was lost. And lastly, my great training crew who encouraged me along the way. With much happiness, I can say that I am back in the ocean, on the dance floor, and hiking the trails of SB once again!

Do you have any words of encouragement or tips for somebody new to exercise (or restarting)?
Jump into the program, listen, and just do what the trainers tell you to do. You will be amazed at your progress and how much better you will feel physically
and mentally in a short amount of time!

What are your hobbies?
My favorite hobbies are surfing, swing and country dancing, hiking, jewelry making, and playing bocce ball.

What is your favorite movement/exercise?
I really enjoy ball slams. Turkish get-ups and jumping rope, not so much.

Any additional comments you would like to share?
In the spirit of the season, I’d like to say that the Prevail team is a wonderful gift in my life. They are a group of dedicated and special people who care so much for their clients and I’m so grateful to have all these awesome people in my corner!