DANA MISCIA

13 weeks

2012-01-29T18:33:00.001-08:00

For all those who want to see/read what I'm gonna be up to these nxt 10-13 weeks, see below. I am glad that my Jans been so dull and uneventful; in a sense to prepare me for all these upcoming events ! :D

Wkd of: #1

Fri Feb 3-

*OT 9-5 30H

*Woman in Black Movie w KP

*Haunted House (Timesscare nyc)

Sat Feb 4-

*David Guetta AC Borgotta w Tara!

Sun Feb 5-

*Super Bowl AC! Madonna + Kelly Clarkson performing!

Wkd of: #2

Fri Feb 10

*Hopeful OT Study day

Sat Feb 11-

*Boardwalk 5k

*JSRC Party + friends

Sun Feb 12-

*Grammy Awards #4 weeks GRES

Wkd of: #3

TR Feb 16-
*Benny Bennassi @ Lavo NYC

Fri Feb 17-

*Other Lives nyc concert @Bowery BR

Sat Feb 18-

*Zola Jesus nyc concert @ Webster Hall

Sun Feb 19-

*Study day/Last time to go Tubing! #3 weeks GRES

Wkd of- #4

Fri Feb 24-

*OT 7am-4pm @30H

*Gone Movie w K

*Work Party

Sat Feb 25-

*Study Day- 2 weeks till GRES

Sun Feb 26-

*Study Day- 2 weeks till GRES

Wkd of: #5

TR March 1- Malibu Tri Reg opens

Fri March 2- *Study Day GRES nxt Fri!/BIO

Sat March 3- *Study Day GRES 1 week/BIO

Sun March 4-*Study Day GRES 1 week/BIO

Wkd of: #6

Fri March 9-

*GRE Test then VT for Rach Wig wkd!

Sat March 10- #7

*VT Rachs/training/hanging

Sun March 11- #8

*VT Rach Training/Old Rag Hike! 7 weeks BIG sur/10 weeks M.M

Wkd of: #9

Fri March 16- *OT?

Sat March 17- *SHTC Party

Sun March 18-*Train down shore-6 weeks BIG Sur/9 weeks M.M

Wkd of: #10

Fri March 23 *MIA UMF

Sat March 24 *MIA UMF

Sun March 25 *MIA UMF

Wk of: #11

*Mon March 26 + Tues March 27th Madonnas album MDNA DROPS!!*

Wkd of: #12

Fri March 30th

*Intruder Movie

*MJ Immortal Cirque de Sol

Sat March 31st *Train down shore

Sun April 1-

*Train down shore 4 weeks BS/7 weeks M.M

Wkd of: #13

TR April 5- *MY 26th Bday! Class then Niagara Falls?

Fri April 6- *Bday wkd-Niagara Falls

Sat April 7- *Paul Oakenfold @ Whisper Phili!

Sun April 8- *Train 6 weeks MM ride down shore OR 9W!

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SDSU

2012-01-26T21:36:00.000-08:00

Brazil 2013

2012-01-26T21:35:00.001-08:00

In the planning stages of a trip I've been wanting to take my entire life :) #Brazil 2013.. TBC....

Depths of my eyes

2012-01-26T21:21:00.000-08:00

We sit and watch umbrellas fly
I'm trying to keep my newspaper dry
I hear myself say,
"My boat's leaving now"
...so we shake hands and cry
Now I must wave goodbye
Wave goodbye

You know
I don't want to cry again
Don't want to cry again
I don't want to say goodbye
Don't wanna cry again
I don't wanna run away
I don't want to race this pain
I'll never see your face again

Oh but how
How can you say
That I didn't try...
You see things in the depths of my eyes
That my love's run dry
No...

We leave to their goodbyes
I've come to depend on the look in
their eyes
My blood's sweet for pain
The wind and the rain bring back
words of a song
And they say wave goodbye
Wave goodbye

You know
I don't want to fall again
I don't wanna know this pain
I don't want another friend
I don't wanna try again
Don't want to see you hurt
Don't let me see you hurt
I don't wanna cry again
I'll never see your face again

How can you say
That I didn't try
You know I did
You see things
in the depths of my eyes
That my love's run dry
(I don't wanna cry again...)

...So I read to myself
A chance of a lifetime to see new horizons
On the front page
A black and white picture of
Manhattan Skyline

Coaching Results

2012-01-01T12:53:00.000-08:00

Seana Lawrence-

Goal 5k
Date: Oct 29 2011
Time-27:51
Pace 9 min mile

Accomplishments/Outcome
Successfully completed a 5k in a 9 min mile having come from no running background and has developed a strong love for running every since. Has lost up to 15lbs to date, is stronger, leaner, faster, and fitter then she's ever been in her life.

By working with Seana starting in September 2011, I not only helped her achieve her goal of running a 5k, I helped her make a lifestyle change and develop a love for running. When I first started working with Seana, she asked me how I actually enjoyed running; I had told her that when I think of running as a "training tool," to use for races, I am motivated to keep at it and make it a part of my life. The first two-three weeks of our program consisted of a walk-run and as Seana built up her endurance and became less 'sore' she was able to start running for longer IE 15-20 minutes and walk less frequently. By the end of September, I started seeing drastic changes in Seana such as physically more lean, more energetic, and happier with the results each session. By the time she completed the race, she had lost a total of 10+lbs.

Seana and I trained on the treadmill and outside on runs and sometimes on a track which helped her with her speed. We also cross-trained by doing a lot of upper body strengthening as well as core and boot camp style workouts which she also enjoyed and it was a good source of motivation. I am happy to look at this entire journey as not only a trainer, but as a running coach. I am proud to be the head of the running club at 200 West and add this entire experience to my accomplishments as a running specialist to know how much of a difference I can make in someone's life and make it a lifestyle change.

Some of the most memorable workouts are when we trained in Jersey city and I had her sprint in the last five minutes and seeing for the first month she would tire out at the 20-25 minute mark and by first part of October she would feel amazing at 30 minutes. Soon enough, Seana built up her endurance and she would "want to keep going" once she gained enough endurance to run for 40 minutes. One of the best things I heard her say over the course of the training was when she told me that she wanted to just "see how long she can last and run for" which is when I knew she truly loved what she was doing who was my ultimate goal for her to find this within herself. Coming from someone who never understood how one can develop a love for running to now loving running, is truly amazing. I will never forget this entire experience and up to date.

2011 in review

2012-01-01T11:23:00.000-08:00

Every year I do a 'year in review' write up + I'm gonna start it now. Just to sum up; this has been a pretty a-mazing year in several ways. Between the traveling, the new friends I have met along the way, the new and exciting experiences I have encountered, and more, I learned more about myself as an athlete than I ever have learned in my life. I have inspired many and some that I’ve been trying to inspire for yrs finally reached out to me, which became one of my highlights of the year. I am here to tell my story of 2011 of the highlights and overviews of each month, what I learned, what I gained, and what brought me to where I am today, and more so, who I am today in this current moment.

January 2011

To kick off Jan 2011, I FINALLY bought my racing bike after working the ENTIRE Dec 2011 OT at 30h... it was either pay my 3g bill or racing bike... been wanting a racing bike for 7 friggin yrs!! which is why to this day, I am STILL behind on my cc!! uh. Also kicked off w an outstanding NYD party w Yinon yahel, the ONLY time I saw Yinon this yr as all the other times he was in nyc I was away....
Like every Jan has been for me, it usually is uneventful; not this Jan, I went to see several winter concerts which kept me motivated, however ended up being too much; esp too much in the freezing cold. I also injured my knee from doing too much repetitive high intensity treadmill intervals in between all the snow storms we had. I injured it too a point where I had to take almost all of Jan/Feb off of running and got an MRI… The MRI came back negative, at least it was relief that I didn’t tear anything, only the feeling of constantly feeling like my knee was ‘out of place’ was the worst feeling ever. Finally towards the end of Feb and tons of swimming sessions later, the pain subsided…

I also finished up several CEC for the NASM such as the NASM clinic, spin clinic, and trx clinic… Glad I got all of it done and out of the way in Jan… I also saw Linkin Park in concert in Phili and had to wait outside in the blistering cold for hours on end; however, with front row stage, it was so worth the pain and suffering. Now that I looked back at my calendar, it was the very end of Jan that I saw linkin park as I was trying to recall if it was jan/feb, it was the very last day of course and what a way to end Jan.

Also in Jan, had an unfort 'fall-out' with Brooke and Denise, and most upset about losing Brooke who is like my younger sister; but I might have taken things too far like I usually do w a lot of people in several ways, but if Brooke wants to ever get in touch me again in the future she will. Looking forward I did go to track race in April which I explained in the April summary. I also took a step back and looked at my own career ever since I met Monica last yr, who inspired me to pursue things even further. I wanted to become a DPT but didn't want to go through the hassle of the GREs and all the hard prereqs that I never took in undergrad so I went the 'lazy' route and applied to Essex cc which rly didn't work out after a stupid entrance test that I didn't study for... Why should I do a redundant program and then make less then I do now?! Plus live at home for another 2 yrs? NO thanks... Pure example that things work out for a reason.
February 2011

To kick the month off, I met up w Monica (finally) for the funniest lunch to date at 1 of my all time fav restaurants in the city (aja) and we lit hijacked the bar and became 'bartenders' for the day. I was at 1 of my 'fattest' moments in the pics as that was the time period where my knee was STILL injured and was taking off 2 months worth of running and although I was swimming, def wasn't swimming enough... I met up with Peg to see robyn in concert in phili; was fun but went to phili SO many times between Dec-Feb 2011 I was a little burnt out from going. This was the last time I hung out with Peg this yr… I also saw Robyn Way to many times in the past year so I was kinda tired of her lol. I also went to the two tri club/run club parties that Doug rice/bob both were hosting, that was fun but remember it being bitter cold out for them... I saw not only Robyn in Feb, I also saw the Scissor sisters play in montclair, a couple movies here and there and Tony Moran with Rob at Club 57 which was fun... that bas sums up Feb...

March 2011

What I remember about March is the Ellie Goulding concert and trying to prepare for my two half Ironman’s (Oceanside and St. Croix) in the bitter cold/harsh winter we had which was uber tough being the conditions to train for… I started biking outside again; we also had an extremely severe march as it was still bitter cold... Arland comped me for the "central park biathlon" and came in 2nd f overall... wasn't in shape at all due to my knee injury and was VERY ner going into such a race just getting back... but was fine, felt tightness a little. (was also my 1st race I did w my racing bike :) Highlights of march are seeing Ellie Goulding in concert for the 1st time funny enough Diana and Carina were there (the florence lovers) and Tiesto towards the end of the month....Following wkd (end of march) I left for Oceanside... see April for review...

April 2011

I def remember this month very clear; and boy did I do A LOT. I flew on a plane this month THREE friggin times!!! Both coming and going would make it six… friggin in-sanity!! Before I go into it, I wanted to add a very special thanks to ms. Steph Taylor for taking me out to the movies AND a resturant for my 25th bday to see the 1 and only INSIDUOUS which was SO friggin scary I almost jumped on her lap. lol I was in Oceanside the 1st wkd of April… didn’t really do much as most of the time it was consumed with the race. One of the highlights of the trip however was finally being able to drive around the San Diego area and explore la jolla, beach caves, Torrey pines park etc. The race was hard, cold tough, choppy swim conditions, an extremely hilly mountainous bike, and a flat run that I simply wasn’t ready for… Although I had my strongest 2nd half of race ever. (which rly came out of no where) I wasn’t happy at all with the results of the entire race and I was rly hard on myself because of that… However it was a very pretty/funny course and when I live in California I will prob attempt to do it again eventually..

Two weeks later (Easter wkd) I was off to California trip pt II which was dedicated to the fact that I told Brooke I was going to ‘surprise’ her at one of her track meets as I always inspired her to become a ‘runner’ (before we had our falling out) It ended up not being a surprise because I rly had to hint to her when I was coming to make sure she was actually running in the meet. Lol. Oddly enough, Aunt Joan and Catherine where out there at the exact same time as I was so I got to see everybody at once which was pretty fun. It also was cool because I got to explore Eaton canyon in Pasadena, check out and hike around waterfalls, explore beach caves down in Malibu, and just be plain adventurous. That trip was almost more fun then the trip 2 weeks prior bc everything didn’t circulate around 1 race. It was cool for once to be a spectator and feel inside my heart to see myself run there heart out made me cry underneath my sunglasses as I saw Brooke whip around that track and win AND PR in her track meet. I will never forget that moment and the big hug she gave me at the end. It was almost like saying thanks for everything and who I made her become of herself.

Another two weeks later I was off yet again to st. croix! LOL… yea, St C was a trip I had org had planned on taking in 2010, but since I started working for plus one in 2010 around the same time, I couldn't’t take off and leave and also didn’t have it together financially to go…I had that whole annoying ordeal with the plane not accepting my bike which was prob one of the most stressful situations I ever had to go through… but in the long run after spending 5 hrs in the airport, I had it fig out… Always, always when bringing a bike on a small plane, check before I take the trip!! Never ever assume anything!! St C was just beautiful, same as OS, course was redic hard and in my opinion esp st c is NOT made for a race.. It is simply too grueling to race and expect to do well.. Its seriously redic… All in all, the new friends I met, the food, drinks, atmosphere of being in an island, I wouldn’t of traded it for world. I LOVED that trip, simply amazing… I am still paying off the bills from all three trips… (nice) This is prob the last month I was able to use my CC too… All three trips were great ways to ring in my 25th birthday might I mention… LOL

May 2011

Went to LP w JG for a training camp which was below our level unfort so most of the training we did on our own. Was still a fun wkd trip tho bc I've never been to lp. We had good meals, good laughs, + good workout. + a shitty motel w flies (thx jg) 1 of the highlights is when we stopped at erykas house on way back home lol. Back to another concert month; kicked off with Adele in Phili and let me tell ya, one of the best, waited lit ALL friggin day for front row but to see the line wrap the block 5x I said HA! Front row standing against stage hearing adeles voice ring through me, I can’t even begin to understand what I felt. Oh btw I ended up getting a BAD sinus cold post April from all the flying I did so I was just fighting it off for this concert. Also, this same concert, I had plans to go meet up with Crystal all the way in friggin Pittsburgh. That same wkd, my childhood “Illuminarim” was in town which is what I’ve been trying to see since 97’! LOL I said I’m doing this, NO sleep or not. Scariest thing ever, I didn’t leave Phili till midnight, by the time I left that small “Electric Factory” lot where the concert was being hosted with the amt of pp leaving it was nuts and me starving desperate for anything at that point to eat for fuel to drive that far, that later at night. Letme tell ya, I seriously prac fell asleep at the wheel several friggin times and had to stop about 10x before I actually made it there in 1 piece after getting myself lost with a dead phone and navigator LOL. I was a COMPLETE mess….. I didn’t shower I just brought a change of clothes and to make matters even more NUTS and funny, after hanging with Crystal for day and dinner at night I left to make the drive home that same night in the pouring rain. I also had to stop at 10 diff rest stops to nap to have the energy to make it home. The trip was so worth it though, to finally make it to Pb, see crystal and go to the Illuminarm was so friggin cool. (despite the fact that we were surround by dozens of little kids lol)

A few days later, I saw Bruno Mars in concert; brilliant but too many pp, too many little kids, and too overrated… wasn’t too impressed.,.. Then I saw Kylie again with Paige and Justin (pretty sure that was May not June…) Kylies show, brilliant, more theatrical then the last time I saw her.

June 2011

Every June ends up becoming a BIG month. Knowing that my July was going to be totally uneventful + the only thing I had planned for aug was timberman I decided to make plans to the fullest. Jg + I started our training for tm (I've been rly training since jan bc of the other two halfs) + went riding in harriman which was fun. Then I encounter perhpaps the funniest moment of the entire year when I did my 1st ows in navsink + doug threw an 'after-party' bbq + invited everyone in creation including the phsyco russ or ross whatever his name is... Everyone got shit faced + it was SO funny, I happened to catch the entire thing on video. And finally the infamous 'Monica Sanchez' made an appearence which def made my month, this chick is SO funny I love being around her bc we both seem to get in some sort of trouble, only shes always too budy for me :( Last time we saw each other was in Feb for our infamous lunch in nyc when we hijacked the bar + became bartenders for the day lol. I guess that was my winter session w monica, + june was my spring, + later saw her 1 more time in august. I never got to see monica for the rest of the year unfort :( But in a sense, I treat our friendship like a diamond in the rough, when we do see each other its so rare + special, I cherish that moment to the fullest + lmfao bc God knows the nxt time...(Monica I met by chance in 1 of the ows in aug 2010 when she was training for cozumel. She is a long time elite runner turned triathlete + is a physical therapist)

Course the nxt morn I had a 2+ hour dr to poconos to do that silly warrior dash which btw I will never do any event like that again!! I was bugging Seana for months on whether she was going to do the “warrior dash” or not even after she signed up...which she ended up coping out of. Let me tell ya, even for me it was difficult… maybe bc I did each and every obstacle without cheating at a race pace… The after party was fun at Sean’s Pocono house… everyone got wasted… was pretty funny to see… However, when everyone gets to that point, its def my calling to leave!! LOL… I had to drive home in the pouring rain, was pretty bad. I also had an anxiety attack because I couldn’t find the car which was unmarked in an open mud-field w thousands of other cars..

Saw Marina again twice; once down shore + then in nyc. Was SO much fun!! When she was down the shore she played at an even lower stage so I was prac 'on top' of her, it was quite funny. That's when I went w sheri. We got to meet her after which was shers 1st time meeting her + my millionth time. In a sense I felt like carina + diana when they countiously meet florence lol. Speaking of florence, the following wkd I saw her perform in central park. Now other then seeing whitney houston not sing, the last time I saw a legit concert in central park was in 03? For kelly clarkson who was phe-nomincal. I was prepared to get there early (which I did) + met another girl who I always see at other florence shows + got in line w her. (Thx to my running skills, even the pp that were there overnight I 'ran' in front of to score front row when they finally opened the gates. For this show, diana was away, but carina won a backstage pass so she didn't have to wait on the line. The concert was friggin amazing def other then linkin park, marina,,ellie, and kylie, 1 of the higlights of the year. Like I didn't learn from the sinero in may when I saw adele in phili + drove over night w NO sleep to pittsburgh for 8 hrs, I then drove after the concert 4 hrs to friggin lake george lol. See, lg is a place like niagara I've been wantin to go to for-ever. So not knowing that in (jan?) When I was signing up for races that florence would put on a concert the night before, I signed up for a race on a sat in lg. It was a sprint dis + seemed like a blast.. When w a girl that I don't want to get into...+ we drove overnight on 1 ? Hour of sleep + I did the race + placed in my ag. Lol. Water was freezing but still had a strong race. Which suxed is that it poured in the race :( + we only intended to spend the day (which is retarded) in lake george due to the fact that nyc pride w offer was the nxt day.... (Which I will NEVER go to again w the crowdsd etc.) I am def seein offer play in mex nxt year...

So we didn't get to do anything bc of the rain so other than the race, it was kinda a waste. I was xhuasted for offer + just stayed for a few songs bc I couldn't take the crowds or druggies, was very very dissapointed esp since I haven't seen offer since 09/2010?

July 2011

Like I had mentioned, July was pretty much uneventful. I pretty much wanted + needed a break from all the traveling/flying I did in april + may + all the craziness + no/little sleep in june. So I re-focused even more in my tri training. Spent July 4th wkd w sev friends including jg + lea which was rlyyy rlyy fun! I rly started working on my running even more + my swims. I bummed up thew freq ie amt of days a week I swam to 4 + held the duration longer on some workoiuts to an hour... This might not have paid off for tm, but it def did for ironman cozumel + it showed. This was also the month that moria flipped out on me bc that asshole alan told me to 'keep going' + I got screamed at and blammed but everyone in creation ... I fell in love w open water swimming. :) this is also when I signed up for the ironman knowing that I didn't do so well in the 1st two of the year + I finally felt mentally rdy to gooo! what I do remember about July, I met Lea (who's cool as hell) + spent every single wkd + fris down the shore which was sweet. To end the month, saw ellie goulding again for the 2nd time in concert (was even crazier than 1st, but this time I wasn't flying to calfornia the nxt morn lol)

Aug 2011

This month was all about gettin any extra ot that I can get for money for NH, lake g labor day wkd, and california again. The 'cali again' trip was SOO last second as I was so backed up from xpenses from jan, when I bought my racing bike that I never caught up. My training was the same, the warm rides down the shore, ows etc. I started increasing my milage on the bike too. 1 of my highlights of the month a wkd? Before tm was when I went trail running w Justine then randomly met up with monica, (last time of year unfort) then randomly swam w brian shea. That was rlyyy fun!

Inbtw the above + tm, I received a random txt from Seana of (whom I haven't spoken to for months) if I can train her for a 5k. I thought I was halucinating; (lol)something I've been trying to accomplish for the past 2 yrs I've known her finally came true. Seana has always had it in her to become an athlete + pick herself up + start over. Aside from my motivation, she was right; she had to be mentally rdy to do it herself. This is one of my largest, most selflessness feats to date that I've made a person glow + become more beautiful because they have accomplished something that made them truly happier. That to me was perhaps one of my happiest moments all year. I know that in my heart I've helped her become a better version of herself and I am so grateful for the opportunity + her asking me to be her coach.

Then tm rolled around; the day before jaime got rearened to a pt where her trunk was smashed in so we had to rent this big ass car which legitly looked like a friggin bently but was a francy crysler! Lol. Took a while to get there but it went by pretty quick through telling stories, internet oin phone, food stops, phone calls, + music.. Our hotel was better then what we exp w lp via flies on bed lol... It was actually very nice! (Was called the lordhampshire) I was rly xcited for this trip as nh is a place I've been wanting to go to since the 1st + last time I was there in 5th grade at lois' lake house. The only disapointment about nh is that was spent so much time at expo doing other stuff, we 'ran' out of time to go exploring + I hate that. I was dying to dr up to northern nh and check out the caves/waterfalls parks they had. But its all good; planning to dr up there in June when I race mooseman. The night before our race we encounterred perhaps the strangest situation ever- 80 year old partiers down stairs below us blasting 60's music + smoking pot. JG storms downstairs in NO bra + uw + screams at them. (Funniest thing ever) she slept like a log, I didn't get much sleep at all)

Other than my swim (which peaked for the ironman) I had the strongest half ironman everrr) the conditions were perfect it was nice + cool + the bike/run course weren't too hilly at all. In fact the run course other than a couple rolling hills was mostly flat. I pred w a 528 (should of went 520) but close enough - couldn't of been happier. This was my 1st happy half of the year, my 1st legit big happy race of year, + 1st half since cancun 1 year later that I was satisfied w results. Jg didn't do so well unfot for reasons I won't go into. So this girl named Jess I met yrs ago at 1 of the city tris or a tri I can't recall; she ended up being on my fb the entire time not realizing, + she was at timeberman. We started tlking in transition after ther race + became rllly close/tight friends. Its funny when old friends come back to you in the strangest ways and you become closer yrs later. I am forever grateful for our friendship.

Sept 2011

Dropped the msu classes I org wanted to take as my fall was insane!
My Sept was just as crazy as April, May,+ June was bc of all the travel plans. Labor day wkd rolled around, + It was time to take my real legit lake george trip this time w Jess + eric. I couldn't of been more xcited for this. We stayed at a hotel right on the lake which was eh in the room but was at a perfect location. I had a hard time deciding on where we wanted to stay, but think we made the right decision. We also went for yet another triathlon which I bombed.... (Not enough sleep + too much rushing around, + not allowing enough time besides the fact that I forgot my water on run course) this race def knocked my ego down post tm but it was all good! I made it up a week later in california lol. Eric did really well, but Jess unfort couldn't race bc of plantar f. We did all kinda of fun activities + watersports, + ate at very good resturants. Was a BLASTTT!! :D

CA 1 week later was insanity; I barely at enough money for anything but still glad I came out. Saw Brooke again for her xc race (not sure why considering the fact that we weren't speaking) + was rlyyy awkward :( So I try to forget I even went to see her. The PCT was a blast racing on the pch was legit + felt very fast + strong. Placed in my ag too!! :) The pedals were being the biggest bitch ever but I learned in future that its wise to grease the threads... I had to keep driving back n forth to the friggin bike shop! Uh, but was so much fun I also got to see 1000 steps + end the wkd going inside a legit beach cave. Sept is also when I rly started chugging away w the volume for ironman cozumel. Bring on the 100mile rides, 3 hour runs, + 2 mi swims...I also had to balance my Ironman training w coaching Seana which took a lot of my time + energy bc this is something I wanted to do for a long long time. Our 1st session at the track I saw the biggest rainbow of my life, does that say something? #happiness on both our ends.

Oct 2011

This was a month of halloween craziness (of course) + more training/coaching seana for her 5k at the end of the month. Coaching her w her sis was quite the challenge as seana wanted this more + had xtra sessions bc I trained seana more. So I started training them sep amoung there own levels. I learned SO much from doing this + I'm fvr grateful from this entire exp. I went crazy w halloween stuff, went to md, pb, + the ususal pa places, was a blasssttt! Esp pb scariest haunted houses everrr will be sure I shall be back nxt year! Def won't forget the 'demon house' w lex + all the crazy shit that happened to us directly followin in hotel! Lol
Highlights of the month are DEF the shades of death half marathon which happened to be on an extremely rare 80'+ degree day lol. Pred w a 142 I shoulda + coulda broken 140 if my bladder wasn't giving me issues; but the course was great + def coming back nxt year.

I also wanted to add in that I had 3 unfortgetable weekends in Oct with friends; the wkd spent in Landcaster w Kathy and Elliott pumpkin picking, exploring, and haunted houses, the wkd in MD w the OPA crew, and the wkd w Lex in PB was UN-forgetable. Thank you SO much guys for making it SOOO much fun, also thanks to Eric and Jess for coming out on a VERY late night to a haunted house in mid- no-where PA and having a blast...! Thanks to Eric again for being a good sport and driving home lol...

Seanas race rolled around + she blew herself out of the water (literally) w how much better she did then she expected. Not only did she finish, she smashed her goal time and rab a suv 9min mile!! I was SO proud of her, the best feeling ever is to see not only her physical transformation of going from a walk -run to now run-race to her wole atttitude of not lovin running to being obsessed! We went to a bar after the race, and then was hit by a largest craziest snow storm evverrr. I didnt bring 'going out' clothes and felt like a slob as seana and meg changed completely into reg clothes... Seana then left to go to another bar for the rest of the day in a snow bliazzard leaving meg and I stranded for hrs and getting back home was a total nightmare that I wont even get into... Lets just say that everything was shut down when we attempted to go in/on it...Seana also finally understood why I asked her to come watch me race. Seana + I parted ways and she started training on her own after the race + Meg stopped completely unfort. Not everyones going to love running, but finding what motivates them to keep them going is key. I also wrote Mike Motta a letter for a sponsorship proposal, and he agreed to it to start in 2012... only time will tell if it actually happens...

On a side note, I want to thank Doug and Kathy for always hosting me at there house almost every wkd when I drove down the shore to train. Thanks to Doug for organizing all the swims and rides for me that I throughly enjoyed! Looking forward to the training nxt yr!!

Nov 2011

This was it, I was about to do an Ironman! I did 2more weeks of training then started tapering. Seana attempted to do TG run + hurt her leg prior when running on the tm + I feel horrible about entire thing... She ended up subsituding running w eliptical + still finding ways to push herself; but still she NEEDS to get this sorted out w a legit sports med dr so she can run again. I don't care if ur born w something, it needs to be fixed, esp to continue something u started and now love, u can't use that to stop you. U must get rid of the pain, + continue.
The Ironman was crazy, swim was fast, forgot bib # bc my mind was elsewhere bc I was so happy from swim... Bike was ok but stopped too many times to pee off bike + ran out of fluids... Pushed last hour of bike to beat more girls in ag but then got off bike + prac fainted... Spent 15+ mins in t2 used bathroom + was on my way. Suffered extreme dizziness on run + slowed my pace down o bas screwed me of my goal time... Its all good, I finished though but needed an iv... The stayed on opp end of island in a shitty hotel + spent SO much money constantly going back n forth into town was redic. But def an exp...

On a side note, I am truly grateful for the friendship of Shannon, Keith, Sue, Ang and gang in Cozumel. Without you guys my exp would of been totally different, I thank you guys again for having me over and helping me out. I also thank you for your friendship and the moments we shared together. Looking fwd to a future race that we can actually stay under the same roof together this time and have lots of memories together soon...!

Dec 2011

I would like to thanks the ENTIRE crew at both H+D PT and PA PT for allowing me to complete my 100 hr internship from Aug-Dec, I learned SO much!
I knew dec 2011 was gonna be lameo, working as much as I can, recovering from ironman, pulling hamstring on tm bc I didn't recover enough, + just maintaining my fitness. I brought in new year w Jess/Eric which was fun but we should of done something better + more planned out... Def nx year + now lookin fwd to all 2012 adventures!!

***

New Sponsor 2012

2011-12-16T09:57:00.000-08:00

Every since I started racing in 2005 I have been seeking out different companies to help sponsor me in my races. I realized that its not the easiest thing in the world to get and you really do have to 'earn' it. In a sense, you have to think about if that given company would sponsor me, if I would be worthy enough to live up to that agreement to do so well to a point where I would be podium/placing each race to represent the team. I applied for over 60 sponsorships two yeard ago, but since then things have changed and I have grown as an endurance athlete and have gotten a lot better. I have been working in corporate fitness which I absolutely love, for the past two yrs, and the more I think about how exactly I got into it and the more I love coming to work each day, makes me think even more that I am here now for a reason. The clients I have worked with and the managers that I have had are some of the greatest people I have ever worked with as well. I am grateful for every opportunity I have had and I still have. Which has gotten me to a point to say that out of the 7 years I have been racing, I am confirming my first sponsor with my own company Plus One Health Management starting in 2012.

This for me is HUGE as most of my paycheck has gone into these races these past 7 yrs and I would have to say that if I haven't gotten into this, I would be a much different person both outwardly and inwardly AND be moved out and on my own at this point. What I have done, where I have been, and who I have met over the oast 7 years I wouldn't trade in for the world, and I am also happy to say that I am glad that I didn't go right into grad school from undergrad because it gave me more time to figure out what I really wanted to do with my life, race more, become a better athlete and learn more about personal training and coaching. I feel like your 20's are really there for you as a decade of your life to have fun, yet figure out yourself more and what you want to do with your life.

Throughout the years, I have learned what over-training meant, over- racing, under- training, knee issues of all sorts, bike accidents, nutrition, and tons more. Its pretty amazing that one can learn SO much through every race, every new challenge, and every experience. This is why I love racing so much, its like a self-exploration with a constant change of sceneary. The better I do, the faster I get, and the happier I feel about my ego and my performance. Its a pure example of what hard-work can do in bring and I apply all of this philosophy to my professional career as well. All in all, I am RLY xcited for my 8th season to start with a bang to a trip to the BIG SUR to be running between cliffs and valleys... Even though its not the full 26.2 marathon unfortunatly as it was closed out, its close enough being 21 miles and its a perfect race to do before the (3) half ironmans I have planned in my road to dropping my time 20 mins before the seasons end.

Cheers to 2012! Getting faster and spreading my love, passion, and talent to coaching others that will do the same.

We are always running for the thrill of it

2011-12-06T21:48:00.000-08:00

Circles

2011-12-06T21:37:00.000-08:00

WHEN YOUR TRYING TO REWIND YOUR CAUGHT UP IN A NEVER ENDING CIRCLE, GIVE ME MORE, WE PLAY IT AGAIN; CAUGHT UP IN A NEVER ENDING CIRCLE, I PLAY IT AGAIN.

Drive

2011-12-06T20:31:00.001-08:00

Tonight I had one of the best swim sets ever and while I was pumping away I thought of very important factors; what keeps driving me, pushing me, making me come back for more? Four yrs ago when I was still running for MC, I had girls tell me to my face that I wasn't good enough, and that I sucked and shouldn't be running. I had two choices; I could of let them get to my head, my heart, my spirit, but I didn't let them; instead I did the reverse and trained even harder. When I'd be running across the street by myself and they would be in their stupid little pack walking shouting 'Bronx bitches' at me, I ran even faster. Because I knew that something inside me was telling me that I've come so far for a reason. Since then, I have seen myself transform into someone that I never thought I could be or do. I have just become an "Ironman" and every single thing I've done for the last 7 yrs I have written and trained myself for. I have all my track coaches to thank for the programming they have given me while a track athlete that now I am able to use as a referance to program myself and apply it to the swimming and biking as well in the same fashion. I have learned that if you always keep a program with endurance, intervals, and tempo workouts you can never go wrong. I have since then become a coach myself and transformed someones life forever. I feel responsible for everyone I have ever helped, personal trained, or coach on sticking to their routine even through bumps in the road, there is no turning back.

To feel drive is to feel acceleration while sprinting around a track or when pushing in the last few meters in the pool. Its when I feel this burst of something on my mind I want to achieve or wish I can have. Everyone I have every loved or wanted that I couldn't have for various reasons drives me, people that thought I would fail or wouldn't make it drive me, to see myself get better, stronger, and faster drives me. Music drives me as I can relate to the lyrics and through the lyrics I can release my emotions through combining it with running. I've had some of the best runs with new and fresh playlists that are inspiring. I wish down the line to do something with music and all the concerts I've been to and the triathlon motivation paper I wrote in college that I was almost able to get published.

L.O.V. Madonna!

2011-11-14T21:25:00.000-08:00

So I went to Roseland on Sat thanks to Paige and has a blast! Yea M didnt perform or even "be in front" of a crowd so to say as she wanted to make the event about choosing her nxt best dancer for her nxt tour; it was still fun to watch her dance.

Sing it

2011-11-14T21:04:00.001-08:00

1 look is all it took

2011-11-14T20:38:00.001-08:00

Cause theres something bout U.

Leona Lewis "RUN"

2011-11-14T20:15:00.001-08:00

I'll sing it one last time for you
Then we really have to go
You've been the only thing that's right
In all I've done

And I can barely look at you
But every single time I do
I know we'll make it anywhere
Away from here

Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear

Louder louder
And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say

To think I might not see those eyes
Makes it so hard not to cry
And as we say our long goodbye
I nearly do

Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear

Louder louder
And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say

Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear

Louder louder
And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say

2012 Goals

2011-11-11T20:24:00.001-08:00

#Get into Grad School for 2013

#2nd Job in PT

#Complete Pre-Reqs

#Successfully take GREs

#Go to California 4x to race!
-Big Sur
-San Diego
-Carsbad
-Sonoma
-Malibu

#San Diego State visitation/Interview

#Plus One Sony Interview

#Belize w Jim

#Save money be debt free!

#Hike more

#Bike to Hamptons

#Camp More

#Niagara Falls!

#Meet new REAL friends

#Race in 3 70.3s and 1 IM

#Drop 70.3 time to 5:10

#Drop 1.2 Mi swim down to 35 mins

#Drop 56 mi bike to 2:40

#Drop Half M to 1:45 in Half IM + 135/140 in race

#Motorcycle Permit Lisence

#Have every single issue resolved w anyone and everyone that exits

Heartlines

2011-11-11T12:30:00.000-08:00

Cozumel

2011-11-11T11:44:00.001-08:00

In a happier note, Cozumel is in 2 weeks!! I am so xcited and glad my knee isnt achy or anythings bothering. I have to go get tons of power gel, extra pair of googles, and get my bike re-tuned and then I am good to go. I am rdy to roll and take the journey to become an "ironman" more to follow....

4 weeks

2011-10-27T19:20:00.000-07:00

In 4 weeks time, (hard to believe) I will FINALLY after 7 yrs compete in my 1st full Ironman Triathlon. I waited so long to do a full IM bc I wanted to become fast enough in short course racing and qualify for the half Ironman WC before even attempting for the big beast itself. I also wanted to gain plenty of race experience while among racing the 8 halfs I have done which I am just starting to realize how impressive all the halfs I done rly is... other than the financial debt I'm in from it...

I am in talks with a potiential sponsor which I am SUPER-pumped about... not gonna mention what until it works out.. bc everything and everyONE that I ever thought I could count on for a potiential sponsor has bsed me.... I Rlllly dont need BS right now...If it works out I will be ELATED as 7 yrs in the sport and NO sponsors is kinda redic, I rly have worked my way up to deserve at least 1 company to have my back... MY GOD! But yea, it will make all the diff if I can get my triathon stuff paid for..

I rly in essence have been training for this Ironman HARD since June.. ever since I knew I didnt meet my kona goal w oceanside OR st croix which are kinda redic goals esp after having done st croix and have seen 1st hand how much of a BEAST it rly is or was... was totally unrealistic...

THere are 3 strong girls coming out for the KOna slot, and they are either just as strong; or even stronger... but anything can happen race day, even to the best of us... so I'm not even thinking of that and just gonna do me. I am happy I have already connected w ms. sam mazar over fb so looks like we are gonna buddy up a lot..

I havent even LOOKed in the diff activities I want to do while in coz, but being that I barely have any money whatsoever right now, it just might be 1 adventure and longing around the beach the entire trip laxin' (I know its hard to think that I actually relax for once, but hey, I do!) which means seana, if ur reading this, I still wish u can come! ... but nxt time!

I think one of my biggest accomplishments was recently when I was able to do a 2.4 mi swimmming race in 1:10 flat, was pretty psyched about that! At this pt in my training, my right knee has been on/off tweeked, and what temp fixes it are my insanely LONG swims... I rly havent gotten to the pool as much as I wanted to like the last 2 weeks but I am glad Im gettin in 3 long VOLUME days this week...

I have 4 more 1:10 swims left, 2 more 3hr runs, and 2 more 112 rides... I am xcited to finally do the ENTIRE route that ive been planning to do ALL summer tmr... which is getting to sea bright then riding 20 miles south to sea girt and back to sea bright plus 5 out/back sandy hook.. I didnt get to do it in the summer due to the fact that by the time I made it to asbury I was DYING of the heat and exhausted, but I have built myself up esp on the bike where I rly dont get tired.. lol as crazy as it sounds.. but a 3 hr run is another ball game... that Rlllyyy screws me knees up for real.. so I am planning to be screwed up and dislocated again until mid-nxt week from my sunday long day...

Doing a 2 week taper which is smart as far as the injury-free perspective... thinking about Kona, if I dont qualify and come super close, I MAY do another IM somewhere nxt yr b4 kona as my 2nd attempt... we shall see...I MUST qualify before I get into grad school, bc once I get in, I rly wont have time for anything.. hopefully by that pt I will have some sponsors going and be able to race ITU among living in socal of course! #San Diego State....

Show-Time

2011-10-27T19:12:00.000-07:00

Been training Seana + Megan over the last two months which has been my most successful project yet. It is a real eyeopener how I can really turn someones lifestyle around and make them happier when they see results and feel better.

It goes to show, when you give people time to come around, they eventually will; I will never forget that at the end of the day I am here to help people and to make a difference, not just through exercise but to live a better and healthier lifestyle.

Accomplishing all this for me, has really been an eyeopener on how much I am really capable on changing ones life. It comes full circle this Saturday when we all do the race together that I had trained them very hard for. For the 3rd unsuccessful attempt, I was gonna go to Niagara Falls, but I got invited to run the race with them so I def couldnt miss this moment when both of them cross the line feeling that sense of accomplishment that will never ever leave you in your 1st road race.

This is where ALL the hard work comes in, the long nights, the long weeks, and those long sundays... this is where its all going to pay off when you get the sense of satisfaction that it has to come from within.

I'm looking forward to gaining even more experience through coaching in the future and learning what works, and what doesnt and what is enjoyable to do and whats not. Its all just a test, just like life is, and theres a good reason why we are all connected in the funniest of ways.... :) till Saturday! #Hobooken 5k 2011

2011-10-07T09:40:00.001-07:00

DEEP.

Life

2011-10-06T20:34:00.000-07:00

Friendship
A friend is someone you meet and you know in that moment you are meant to be, some friendships take even longer, some come, some go, but its those that stay you should keep tight forever. Friends are little parts of yourself, friends are gifts that you should cherish and never take for granted, friends are there for you for a reason, friends are your partner in crime, friends listen to what you have to say and care, if you can rely on someone, trust someone, depend on someone, laugh and cry, travel near and far and understand them for who they are, they will always be your friend.

Love
Love for me most of my life has only been one sided, or it wasn't real and it took me being hurt many times to figure that out. Love is self discovery of who I was and who I am now. Love is friendship ignighted; Love is when two people that are meant to be together, make a world, love holds no boundries, love is endless, love is happiness, love is when you look into that persons eyes, and they are looking back into yours the same way.

Life
Life is something that is made and created, everyone has a path, but that path always has a fork that you have to choose from. You can take the high road or the load road, everything you do is a learning experience; everyday we are alive is a miracle, some days you feel high some days you feel low, but if you really live life, you can see how precious every single moment really is. If you take advantage of every weekend and create adventures for yourself, you become a more complex person, you develop battle scars and every thing you do is a story about yourself and your own journey in this life.

Career
Everyone has a telling of what they have been, what they have done, and where they are now. I for one, have chosen a pathway that has folded one onto the other as every single job I've has are like stars in the sky; they are all connected in some way. I want to obtain my DPT because it prob will be the most academically challenging this I will ever do in my life, and prove all the doubters wrong that I can have a doctorate and be Dana Miscia. That when I do qualify for Kona I can look back and say screw you all who said I wasnt good enough, look at me now bc I worked my ass off to get to this point. Everything I do is a process; every choice I make is for a reason bc I know I am slowly climbing up the latter to who I want to be, and where I want to go. If I am happy with a job within my relm of my career such as where I am now, I plan to stick to it until my life changes wherever I get into school.

Wellbeing
I knew the moment I stepped foot on the track, I was made to run. I never had any running background what so ever and in fact the moment I attempted to run 1-2 miles I felt like I was having a combo btw an ashma and a heartattack and nor do I suffer from neither!! I have been running compeitively since 2001 and when I look back on it all and what I've done to get me to this point, I get teary eyed. I have tons of track videos both from hs and college and I love to just relive the moments of being on a team and growing as an athlete. I fell in love with the feeling of being pushed to my extent, I loved the release and the rush of going FAST and I knew that the track was my place to let lose. This later lead to road races, and eventually triathlons. I am so happy that I got into this, when you rly get into running you can see how theaputic it can become and how your body releases endomorphins to give you more energy and kicking it into a 2nd gear that you never even knew existed. This is a pathyway in life that will keep building you as a person to become a better version of yourself.

UPDATE FALL 2011

2011-10-06T20:06:00.000-07:00

I have come a long way since the last time I have updated this blog... on both a personal and professional stand point. I have learned that not everything comes easy, even friendships that are formed; it sometimes may take 2 yrs, but if its meant to happen, its meant to be... I look deep into a lot of things bc I am a sensitive person and I rly do believe that things happen for a reason and people meet for a reason. Everyone is on a path in life and the people you meet on your journey are there to guide you in the right direction and bring you happiness; I truly believe that.

Its so hard to go through life and like someone for so long, and you cant do anything about it. The only thing that can be done is if that person likes you back in return. I have not yet reached a moment where I have truly felt mutally loved... Relationships come and go, but I have yet to meet the person that fits and be in that moment when I am truly happy. Everything I do now is a void; triathlon is my savor, if I havent found this, I don't know where I would be. It distracts me for what I have been searching for my entire life and want so bad, I want love; real love.

I consider myself truly rare, not only as a friend, but as a person. As serious as I may sound with IM training, I am a multitude of things, and have a multitude of interests. I am not one of those with one interest, you can find me doing almost anything outdoors, yet kicking back and drinking while having a deep convo. I rly do appreciatte the little things in life that not many do, going back to my friends example with picking a pumpkin from the stem. All of this sounds so silly, yet so serious and thats how I am, I just wish people understand me more and give me a chance.

If I really like someone, I will give them my all, and wont have a care in the world bc nothing else matters. I have changed so many people in my life in the past, and currently in the present. It is amazing what I have the capacity to do, to change someones entire lifestyle and outlook, and have a yearning to help for over a yr. When I look back on all this yrs from now, I can smile and think that because I changed that persons life and they are happier, I became happier. The moment you stop looking is when the people you seek, come to you.

I never used to be a writer and I became one, I enjoy voiceing my opinion and writing out my thoughts. I have been training for an Ironman since June and HARDcore training since August...I have my HEART set on going to Kona nxt yr and qualifying for the Ironman World Championship. I RLY hope I do!! I also hope that I can get friends to come w me to my travels nxt yr, as for real this will be my last yr on the East coast for 2012 and when I start Grad school in fall 2013 its going to take over my life. So take advantage of coming w me now--- SAN JUAN, NH 2X, CALIFORNIA, BRAZIL, HAWAII??

5 weeks left to train, 5 weeks! 2 more open water swims, 3 more 3+ hr runs, and 4 more 100+ rides to go! Cant wait to run the halloween 5k w S+M + celebrate what I have been trying to accomplish for the longest time and see that anything is possible.

Ironman Training Schedule

2011-06-12T23:40:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, as of July 1 2011 I start my Ironman training for Cozumel on Nov 27 2011 and my training for Timberman. Poconos is still up in the air..... Feel free to contact me if you'd like to join, I am rly xcited for this month as its going to be hard work both professionally at work and as a triathlete. :-) lookin fwd to seeing many of you out there with me! :D

I am still lookin for a buddy to go to Lake George with me for Labor Day wkd to race the Lake George Olympic Tri w Cash Prizes let me know if anyones interested :D I am also going up to Niagara Falls for a sprint and to check out area 1st wkd of August if anyones interested in tagging along as well let me know!

JULY 2011 MONTH #1

OWS (+Dougs for party directly following)*Bring food/drinks!

■1,
■8,
■15,
■ 22
Long Branch, NJ

Long Rides

July: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

■2- 9W 50 Miles
■9-down shore 60 Miles
■16-9W 60 Miles
■23-Poconos 80 Miles
■30-CT 100 Miles
Long Runs/Hikes:

July:

■3 80 mins
■10, 90 mins
■17, 2 hrs
■24, 2 hrs
■31 2 hrs
down shore/various

AUGUST 2011 MONTH #2

I have 3 races planned and every other wkd.

■Aug 6/7 Niagara Falls/LTA Wkd 1

■12 OWS
■13 Tapering
■14 Tapering
■Aug 18-22 Timberman 70.3 Wkd 3 (w Jaime)
■26 OWS
■27 REC
■28 REC

SEPTEMEBER 2011 (Speedwork/Volume+)#3

■1-5 LAKE GEORGE OLYMPIC TRI
■9-11 PACIFIC COAST TRI LAGUNA BEACH, CA
■16 OWS 2 MILES
■17 100 MILE RIDE
■18 3 HR RUN (20 MI)#1
■23 OWS 2 MILES
■24 100 MILE RIDE
■25 3 HR RUN (20 MI) #2
OCTOBER 2011 (VOLUME)#4

FINAL TRAINING MONTH

■SEPT 29 BROOKES 16TH
■SEPT 30 TBA
■OCT 1 TBA
■OCT 2 POCONOS 70.3 OR TBA
■DOUBLE RACE WKD MILAGE
■7 LAST OWS 2 MILES
■8 SHADES OF DEATH HALF MARATHON #3
■9 LBI 18 MILER
■14 2 MILE SWIM
■15 110 MILE RIDE
■16 3 HR RUN (20 MILES) #4
■21 2 MILE SWIM
■22 110 MI RIDE
■23 3 HR RUN #5
■28 1 HR SWIM
■29 80 MI RIDE
■30 2 HR RUN #6
NOVEMEBER 2011 #5

(2 WEEKS OF TRAINING UNTIL TAPER)

■5 60 RIDE/13 MI RUN
■6 3 HR RUN/1 MI SWIM
■12 60 RIDE/13 MILE RUN
■14 2 MILE SWIM
■19 TAPER
■20 TAPER
■27 IRONMAN COZUMEL

May 2011

2011-05-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

After having done more racing trips in 1 month then I've ever done in my life, I am here to say that its sure been a journey! Both Oceanside and St. Croix time wise were TOTAL flops and the amt of training I put into the SBR didnt show AT all... I dont think I did enough hills on the the bike and I also didnt do enough BRICK runs with biking/running back to back which kills, but its what I am going to have to include more in my training so my legs get used to it more...

The "Beast" Climb/Hill/ or really mountain of what is much talked about is actually 100x worse then I would have ever imagined.... It was so steep I literally felt like my hands were going to slip any moment and I would go tumbling to the ground! It didnt help that right before the almost 30% grade came a pouring rain storm...

As hard as St Croix was, they were ab right for the fact that it surely is a hidden gem race, a must-do in ones triathlon resume, and it surely is goregeous. There were def many parts on the bike course that left me in awe with the hairpin turns/cliffs. The water was this aqua blue, kinda like erykas eyes and like the bahamas. My hotel was sweet, The hibisucs, even 3 miles for ttt, there was nothing lik being on the beach vs the harbor with nothing...

I had the most stressful ordeal ever with getting there bc the cape air company which was gonna fly me from st thomas to st croix werent accepting bikes.... which is crazy so to make a long story short, after hrs of wasting my time that I coulda been on the beach exploring st croix, they let me transfer both ways over to the seaborne airlines... but what a friggin hassle!! for now on I am making SURE and having PROOF that I can fly/take my bike onto a small plane....

St Croix was a race that I had intents to do in 2010, but bc I just started with 'Plusone' then, I didnt and couldnt take off, mostly for finanical reasons, so the nice race director let me push the entry to this yr. I actually dont think I would have been strong enough to attempt it if having done it last yr, it was DEF brutal... and I also ran out of water just in time so I def need back cages and my aero bottle for Cozumel....

I had NO intent of doing my first FULL Ironman this yr, as I rly did have my heart set on the HAWAII ironman... however, w my luck with qualifying thro another mexican race for clearwater (cancun) I have GREAT vibes that as hard as its gonna be, I can do it thro Coz. I feel like I have my mom or steph convinced to come, hopefully, so, bc I rly would like to hug someone whos there to support me after completing an ironman....

Junes focus is the upcoming franklin lakes in now just 3 weeks!! and then the Lake George get-away in just a month.... July I am not racing at all... even tho that super sprint looks narly, I dont have the cash to keep signin up... its a beggingers race anyways....

Plus in July, I am tryin to make/take a wkd getaway to visit and meetup w Jasymn in San Diego and run that 5k race with Brooke which I would love since shes fast as hell!!

I am waiting till my upcoming paycheck on fri so I can at least get my debt down to 1500 apx.... before I run it back up to 3g.....

Have sev pt interviews lined up but seriously not posting anything over fb bc its somehow bad luck w the last 4 interviews till I actually start/get paid....

That should help me w not only catching up on bills, but also, future experience...

Junes gonna be such an xciting month, I lit have plans every wkd... Julys gonna be blah, I was gonna help promote sandblast again for extra cash, but it was RLY hard to just stand there for 4 hrs, rly hard! Plus, I am not gonna be there bc I will most likely be spending that wkd in San Diego....

Upcoming I am enjoying memorial day wkd to the fulliest even though I havent been outside all day... fml took a yr to clean my room, find stuff, and get organzied btw pittsburgh AND Lake Placid lol.... bc of the fact that after LP I LIT had to go right to work on Monday so I just have been non-stop ever since. I still think its funny that I stopped at erykas house, wonder if she ever got my note... which shes prob reading..hhaa

Nxt wkd, June 4/5 I am training upstate w Jaime then going to the beach and may go to NJ pride, have to see... I think last yr I got rly sick or something so I didnt go...

The following wkd, June 11, is the much awaited "Warrior Dash" and I dont even kno whos still doing it, as bad as I wanted to race w Rick and See Seana bust her ass, I dont even kno if I will actually see anyone now... tear ;( but fuck it I will go out hard and win the damn thing, just dont want to do anything stupid and hurt myself bc at these obstacles races its likely....

Following wkd is FINALLY the long awaitied franklin lakes tri that I am finally in this yr!! Races elite and hoping to take 2nd nxt to Lynn, so its surely gonna be 1 interesting race... Then I go right down the shore and see Marina, its gonna be a great great wkd. Then Followin wkd just gets better; Florence on Fri then drive up to Lake G w Joana and Race the nxt morn on prob NO sleep, then back to city to see OFFER after over a yr and a half of MIA. But as I have always said, it got to a point where when u see Offer to much, he loses his special quality so its def brought it back by having this gap...

April 2011

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April 2011 is finally here, and it is surely a month of pure craziness for me in every perspective. I just passed my 25th bday, and it is weird to think that now I am 25. I need to get the F out of my house!!

Talking about racing 1st:

After I trained my ASS off lit in the SBR I Oceanside didnt go as I planned at all...
I did not think NOR was I even close to ready dealing with the hills :cough: mountains that San Diego had... It was rediculous, most likely the hardest hills EVER. Half of the people I was with started walking there bikes up! It was INSANE. I was pacing for a 250/3 flat up until mile 40, I was screwed, the combination btw the wind and hills took SO much time off my pace its not even funny, plus I had a sucky swim, bottom line, I CAN NOT SWIM W A WETSUIT!!

Proof, I PRed in Cancun w 37 FINALLY breakin 40 mins (I kno I am a slow swimmer) without my wetsuit.... grrrr! What I am lookin fwd to is the warm st criox weather which will be a non wetsuit swim, a muscle pliable bike, and a HARD run such as feeling dizzy/overheated but I will still try my best to toughen it out!

I experienced the weirdest thing in OCeanside in regards to the run; I think mentally I felt lik crap since BOTH my swim and ride was WAY WAY off, I felt another Clearwater coming on :/ xcept this time, I could ACTUALLY move my legs on the bike unlike clearwater, I just couldnt attack the climbs for shittt!

So I felt both the heaviness right away and the mental anguwish of WTF did I just train for all these weeks through the blood and tears and I am performing like crap?! So the 1st half of the half marathon was crazy slow and for a while I was questioning if I was gonna finish, I felt nasiated and help jumpin in every portijohn that I saw... which ultimately prob added a good 10 mins onto my total time... then suddently, it was as if an angel landed on my shoulders the 2nd lap, it told me to GO! just go, and suddenly my legs felt like they were ripped off and given this fresh pair... I went from a 9 something pace to a sub 8 for the last 6 miles, trying by that point (I kno super slow and WAYYY beneath the level I should be at with my training and 7 yrs in sport) a 6 flat... But ended up just missing six flat and finished in a time of 604...

But Hey, I came in 18/50 in the 1st time I raced a half in the 25-29 ag AND most of all, the strongest EVER I have felt in the last Half of a half marathon, I was FLYIN, and I truly believe I was experiencing the "flow" or "runners high" at that point in time... Every step seemed effortless and my breathing was in a pattern... and I just kept pushing.. I was running SO fast that in the last 200 meter stretch I was sprinting so hard, that I friggin twisted my ankle bad, but thanks to my hyperflex joints I recovered and just missed 17th pl when this girl in the same AG clipped me at the finish. When I finished I was so overwhelmed from pushing myself THAT hard the final 6 miles, I passed out.. and had to be brought to the Medtent. But I was given gatoraded and was fine, I totally collapsed, I even have to check if I still have the 'finishers medal' bc I havent seen it all week :o

SO that bas sums up OS, I am SOOO glad I have waited all these yrs to conquer that course bc it is a friggin BITCH to do esp the bike. If the bike was flat this course would be FAST... and it sux bc I am a speedy cyclist in short couses, but a horrible climber mostly bc I just avoid hill training....

I am looking fwd to the BX biathlon nxt wkd which I raced in last yr in the pouring rain, prob the coldest to date I have felt in a biathlon race, I remember being in transition not able to undo my helmet or tie my shoes lol... and missing 2nd pl f OA bc of that reason!

WEll, not this yr, my goal is to Break the tape bitchesssss! We shall see, if Lynn races, I am gonna take 2nd pl, if she doesnt thats what Im set at, unlike central park both the ride/run is super flat/fast so I am super pumped to attack this race! Which will def give me a shit load of confiedence for st criox 2 weeks later...

Tmr I am going on my 1st "upstate" ride since last yr, mostly bc I need to conquer the hills and find my way into harriman for once lol... Im gonna write down the exact sts I need to look for.... I just know if I stay on 17 which is like a hway I am either due ot get hit or get a tire due to glass on the road... So I will stick w my norm route....

I may only do this ride once, as nxt sat im off ex wise other than a light swim/run bc of the bx biathlon being the nxt day.... and the followin wkd if the weather hits 70' and no rain, tryin to convince steph to take a road trip w me... if that doesnt pan out which I hope it will, I will prob ride on 9W or repeat the ride 1 more time.. but I rly think Im gonna take a shot of riding on 9w :D :D Easter Sat or Sunday... as I come back from socal on sat morn easter sat so im not sure how up to feeling on a long ride im gonna be....

I rly want to go to niagara falls w steph as its very beautiful there and we both havent been there, or maybe lake george or some place that we both havent been to... I just hope if it doesnt work out, Im not too tired for a long drive after coming off yet another red eye flight....

I am rly xcited to see Brooke, I wonder if I didnt write "the letter" if I woulda gotten to see her on that Sunday or not... it makes me sad that it is THAT difficult to see her thanks to Denise, but hopefully the letter that I just wrote 3-4 months later will clear things up btw us....again.....

I dont care how many pp thing its that stupid to come back out to california again, but I am doin it for Brooke, the only person that has looked up to me so closely and that I have had the funniest moments with and the most fun with as if she was my little sister. I know for a fact that if it wasnt for me, she wouldnt of ran track, and she wouldnt of discovered her talent. I have fig out a way that even though I am still in debt, I only charged the amt in which I am going to be paid... and it worked out good as the paycheck i just got is for another 2 wks when I go away again, and when I get paid on the 22nd, that is for st criox lol....

I might go to pittsburgh to see the "luminarim" right after the Adele concert in Phili on Fri May 13th yea out of all the dates right and drive in the middle of the night then crash at a cheap hotel... but idk yet...

May is DEF concert month, I am seeing Kylie, Bruno, Adele, and maybe Chicago... I am not going ANYWHERE MD wkd, but instead want to go to Yosmite on a camping/backpacking trip 4th of July wkd.... hmmm

I gotta follow up w ECC as I rly do still want to go back to school this fall and dont want to miss any deadlines in the process of applying/signing up for the stupid addmissions test... I cant wait to be a physical theapist assistant, then when I complete the program by 2013 I can move out to California and live happily ever after, and hopefully with the person of my dreams who feels the same way about me <3
Speaking of which, whats on my mind now, are girls who say they are straight like my past friend sammie who suddenly fell in love with another girl, love holds no boundries.....

Update

2011-03-28T20:41:00.000-07:00

A lot on my plate right now....

Traveling 3x in April is gonna be a lot, esp alone and not w any friends splitting anything, totally independent, not a shocker bc most of the time I do travel alone mostly bc I rly cant depend on anyone....

Im stressed bc I am still tired from Sunday and have to get up early to teach nxt 2 days before I leave, then fly home nxt wkd on a red eye, only to work non-stop all nxt week until Fri when I get my wisdom tooth pulled and be in even more pain on the wkd which is prob one of the first where its actually gonna be nice here... Speaking of Sun in a more positive blog, I raced the Central Park Biathlon w Tao Tri for the 1st time and my 3rd time doing this race. The hill of central park often KILL me, but ever since the greatness of my racing season last yr, I have found new ways to push myself so I dont have more painful regrets after the race that I have had oh so many yrs.... I placed 3rd Female Overall, with the ability of coming in 2nd if my friggin T1 wasnt as long! The main issue was gettin my bike out of transition which was perhaps racked in the worst spot! It made the race into 1 big obstacle course... speaking of obstacle course, gonna see if I can convince Seana to take my final class I am teaching at 30H wens thank the LORD as no one has taken it! tear... I just have to have the right approach of askin since appearently I am banned from txt/sending any personal emails to perhaps ANYONE at gs. Thanks guys! U all make me feel loved!
grrr

Which then ties into my dissapoints of being upset w people at work, people who I thought were my friend arent, people who I wanted to be friends with dont want to be my friend and people who pretended to be my friend werent. u kno who u are ahem... Just know that everyday my heart hurts at work and now I cant even be myself bc I feel like no one wants any relation to me but 'hi' and 'bye' if that if any... but you know what, its all good!

Then this Sunday on top of it all, was trying to meet up with Brooke and things always get screwed up bc Denise never wants her to see me....I guess I should feel privledged that I did get the op to actually stay over the throne. I wish we can see Ellie Goulding after Brookes meet in LA and I would drive, me, Brooke and Catherine that would be so much fun as neither B or C have EVER been to a concert. esp w the knocks, spphhhhh they would be blown away!

I am stressed bc I have no pump and I dont want to bring co2 on plane and I also have to fig out how the hell I am going to put MOST of my bike together on my own...

Thurs is all about SD, dont want to go crazy exploring, just do sunny jim cave + torry pines, dont want to get my ass lost, its gonna be so beautiful out. Thanks to all those who rly want to see me... NOT!

I DO NOT enjoy doing this alone, I wish I have a bff or a companion to do this w bc it gets very lonely!! I RLY hope I have my best Half yet mostly bc I feel like I have trained harder then EVERRR for this moment on sat. I have now entered the 5 weeks of insanity, lets just hope I make it out a better, faster, stronger, and happier person with sponsors/kona/ and a 2nd job lined up... until then nxt update after oceanside!

Training schedule

2011-02-20T22:55:00.000-08:00

6 weeks left! (10 weeks SC)

Mon Feb 21 1hr ride/1hr run/1hr swim 40' Rain
Tues Feb 22 50 min ride/50 min run/50 min swim/lift 35' snow
Wens Feb 23 1 hr run/1hr ride 40' (5 more 30H classes)
Thurs Feb 24 2 hr ride outside/40 run/40 swim/lift 50'
Fri Feb 25 3 hr ride outside/1 hr run/1hr swim 50'
Sat Feb 26 DJ Tony Moran nyc 90 min ride/90 min run/1 hr swim 40'
Sun Feb 27 Off or 30/30/30 40' (Wayne Flee Market)

5 weeks left ***2ND JOB!!***+ RIDE OUTSIDE (9 wks SC)

Mon Feb 28 1 hr ride/90 min run/1 hr swim/lift 40'
Tues March 1 2 hr ride/1 hr run/1 hr swim 40'
Wens March 2 1hr run/1 hr ride/lift (4 more 30H classes)
Thurs March 3 1hr/1hr/1hr WORK OT
Fri March 4 2 hr ride/90 min run/1 hr swim/lift WORK OT (The Adjustment Buru Movie nyc)
Sat March 5 OFF WORK OT
Sun March 6 5 hr beach ride/1 hr run/1 hr swim
4 wks to go (8 Wks SC)

Mon March 7 WORK OT 1hr ride/1hr run/1hr swim/lift
Tues March 8 2 hr ride/90 min run/30 min swim
Wens March 9 1 hr run/1hr ride/lift (3 more 30H classes)
Thurs March 10 2 hr ride/40 min run/ 40 min swim
Fri March 11 1 hr ride/90 min run/50 min swim (GS PARTY)
Sat March 12 OFF/LIFT/WORK OT
Sun March 13 5 hr upstate ride/1 hr run/1 hr swim

3 more wks (7 wks SC)

Mon March 14 OFF
Tues March 15 2 hr ride/ 2 hr run/40 min swim
Wens March 16 1hr run/1 hr ride/lift (2 more 30H classes)
Thurs March 17 2 hr ride/ 2 hr run/40 min swim
Fri March 18 90 min run/1 hr swim (Lincoln Lawyer Movie NYC)
Sat March 19 3hr ride/1 hr run/1 hr swim
Sun March 20 5 hr beach ride/1 hr run/1 hr swim
2 more weeks last volume week! (6 wks SC)

Mon March 21 1 hr SBR
Tues March 22 90 min run/2 hr ride/1 hr swim
Wens March 23 1hr run/1 hr ride (1 more 30H class)
Thurs March 24 OFF/Ellie Golding Webster Hall COV Class
Fri March 25 1hr s/1hr ride/1 hr run
Sat March 26 3 hr ride/90 min run/1 hr swim
Sun March 27 5 hr upstate ride/1 hr run/1 hr swim

Tapering Mode/RACE WEEK! (5 wks SC)

Mon March 28 30.30.30
Tues March 29 30.30.30 RUNNING CLASS STARTS
Wens March 30 30 run/30 spin--BIKE Boxed LAST 30H Class!
Thurs March 31 Leave for Oceanside/ San diego for day MJ lunch/exploration :) torrey pines Bike together! CC
Fri April 1 Pre-race prep Check-ins/Bike check/Hang out on OS beach REST
Sat April 2 RACE-DAY OCEANSIDE 70.3/ Dinner w Socal friends
Sun April 3 Recovery Exploration diff beaches meet w Brooke!! flight 11pm OFF

Recovery Week/Bday Week! (4 wks SC)

Mon April 4 Recovery... Home Redeye... OFF (Zip lining PA + The Source Code Movie)
Tues April 5>> My 25th Bday! RUNNING CLASS (Beardslee Castle dinner :) + Lake G haunted houses)
Wens April 6 30 S/1 hr Ride/30 run
Thurs April 7 30 S/1hr Ride/30 run
Fri April 8 40 S/2 hr Ride/40 run (Trust Movie)
Sat April 9 50 S/3 hr Ride/50 Run
Sun April 10 1 hr S/3 hr Ride/1 hr Run
3 weeks till St. Criox (Danielle Socal wkd Half Marathon in LaJolla)

Mon April 11 1 hr swim/1 hr ride/1 hr run
Tues April 12 Running Class (Easy day)
Wens April 13 50 min swim/1 hr ride/ 40 min run
Thurs April 14 30s/ 30 ride/30 run
Fri April 15 SOCAL wkd w Coz Danielle! OFF BEACH
Sat April 16 Brookes Surprise :) OFF/DINNER
Sun April 17 LA JOLLA HALF MARATHON/Hike/Tubing
2 Weeks till St. Criox (Final Stretch)

Mon April 18 RECovery Home OFF
Tues April 19 1 hr ride/30 min swim/RUNNING CLASS easy day
Wens April 20 40 min swim/1hr ride/40 min run
Thurs April 21 1 hr swim/1 hr ride/1 hr run
Fri April 22 50 min swim/ 2 hr ride/1 hr run (The Conspirator Movie)
Sat April 23 3 hr ride/1 hr run/1 hr swim--Zola Jesus Concert :)
Sun April 24 3 hr ride/1 hr run EASTER
St. Criox Race Week KONA Q THIS IS IT!

Mon April 25 1hr swim/1 hr ride/50 min run
Tues April 26 40 min swim/1 hr ride/RUNNING CLASS easy day
Wens April 27 30 min swim/30 min Run BIKE BOXED
Thurs April 28 Hotel check in/Bike together/Beach 30.30.30 test out route to transition
Fri April 29 BEACH test out route to transition/Meetup w AJ
Sat April 30 REST/AJ dinner
Sun May 1 ST. CRIOX 70.3 RACE DAY

April>>3 Race Trips in 1 month!

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OCEANSIDE 70.3

Trip #1

THURS MARCH 31-SUN APRIL 3RD

Thurs March 31

Land in San Diego-Pick up Rental Car
Meet up w MJ for Lunch
Bike together/Ride w MJ
Explore La Jolla Cove
Explore Torry Pines
Check-in Hotel in OS
Ironman Bike Store & Tech Service Center
30 SBR
Fri April 1

Check-in Race
Race Briefing
Rest on Beach
Pre-Race Dinner in OS
Sat April 2

5am-630am Check-in w Bike! Ride to T
RACE DAY! Goal 515-5:20
R+R in OS + Malibu Beach :-)
Dinner somewhere fun....
Bike Boxed
Sun April 3

Have ALL day to explore, flight not until 11pm!!
Meetup w Brooke? /Socal friends +/or explore on my own
Flight 11pm home RED eye

La Jolla Half Marathon w Danielle

Trip #2

Fri April 15-Mon April 18

Fri April 15

Fly into San Diego/Rental Car Pickup
Explore SD
La Jolla cove
SD lighthouse/monument/scenic overlook
Tubing
Lunch in SD
Check into Hotel
Dinner in SD by beach
Sat April 16

Brookes Surpise TM <3
Dinner in Laguna
OC day
Sun April 17

RACE DAY LA JOLLA HALF
Remaining of day in LA area
Walk of Fame
Hike to Hollywood sign
Malibu/Trail
Santa Monica Pier/Trail

Mon April 18

Danielles day late Afternoon Flight home

ST. CRIOX 70.3

TRIP #3

APRIL 28-MAY 2

THURS APRIL 28

Arrive in St. Criox
Check-in Hotel
Build Bike up
30 SBR
Explore route to Transition
Lunch/Dinner
Relax on beach
FRI APRIL 29

11am swim Christiansted Wharf
12-3pm Kings Alley Race Check-In
5pm Group Photo Hotel Caravelle / Rum Runners
Meet up w AJ
Lunch w AJ
30 SBR
Snorkeling
Explore st Criox
Sat April 30

1pm Race Briefing at transition
Pre-Race Dinner
Rest
Sun May 1

RACE DAY
5am-6am Check-in-RIDE BIKE TO START IN DARK 3 miles... Should be interesting... w helmet/bike light
650am Start
Mon May 2

LEAVE ST CRIOX EARLY AM

Racing Update

2011-01-30T21:12:00.000-08:00

So my #1 Goal this yr is Kona, I will know that by May 1 2011. If that falls through, my 2nd goal is Las Vegas; if that falls through then ending my season with Timberman and the Poconos...

I have made the decision that I am not going to put my body and my knees which are obviously not made for SUPER long distance through shit unless I get fast and strong enough (injurgy free)to qualify...

I have come to a realization that I am faster in shorter courses and I am going to persue them more in 2012....

I have been having a problem with my knee and I am not sure whats up, but I am going to the ortho nxt week and continuing strong until then on my cycling/swimming...

Updated my schedule, still plan on kicking the season off with Oceanside followed by st. croix...

Then a LONG break in June, just 1-2 sprint races depending on if I actually get into wycolff... (which should be interesting) I hope I do bc if I am pain free, I plan on and I know I will place top 3 this time around. Ive come a longggg way... :)I am also going to Lake George last wkd for a night to do the Country tri there...

I want to race Carsbald spring in July for a very important reason not to be revealed by Im just gonna say that pp are haters when Im the nicest person... nough said...

However, even gettin to stayin at anyones pl even my own fams always seems to be an issue w me.. Brooke, if ur reading this, i dont care if I have to camp in a tent to see you race. I will, no holds barred...

I am also not racing much AT ALL in July this yr.... which was why I wanted to go back to california for a week if money allowed... but it might be a last sec trip however I want to try to email carsbald my cc to at least hold my spot so I dont have to feel the pressure to sign up now if I dont end up going... I rly want to race a grand prix race if they do open 1 up to public... that would be a blast!!! :D :D I also wanted to go back to cali in July and bring catherine so we both can hang w brooke in summer... hmmm...if ONLY I can bring Brooke here in July, would be amazing...

August same, just Niagara falls for wkd... + if I dont qualify for Kona OR Vegas, Timberman in August...and cash races

Sept again, small sprints/cash races + Lake G Labor day wkd...
+ Vegas via kona backup...

Oct Kona or Poconos then MOVE the hell out!!! :D:D:D

Arlands helping finally w aerobar cutting tmr... then I am off to Phili for day to see Linkin Park in concert. Should be an INSANE night..!!! <3

Triathlon Races 2011 Reasoning

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Oceanside 70.3 April 2 2011
Why?
I have been wanting to do this race for the past 5 yrs, not even joking and couldnt bc of the combination of being in school, running track, and not having the money together...
It is CA a place that I yearn to be and live and I LOVE racing out there. This will be my 1st main race of the 2011 season, aside from a couple local biathlon races...

It will also be my first Half Ironman with my 1st Tri bike..

St. Croix 70.3
Why?
I had orginally signed up to do this race in 2010 this yr but I got lucky and w a sinsere letter, got a roll down to 2011. The start of 2009was tough, esp when you leave a job close to the last day of 2009... with out another job set out.. I was inbtw jobs for 4 months, yes, 4 friggin months... sux.. I wish I coulda done the race this yr as I could of won a Kona slot.. then again, I prob didnt start peakin this yr until April/May... forget it, I was totally out of shape in march...
This will be my chance that I am holding to myself to win thr 25-29 age group and secure that Kona Slot for 2011. If I can do this, I am lit, gonna chill and do locals all through June/July up until August till timberman. I am also planning to road trip finally to lake placid to sign up for the full in 2012...

Timberman 70.3
Why?
Beautiful lake course, love lakes and havent been to new h since I was 12? Hoping to sign up for this race by dec, a race I wanted to do last summer, but I was closed out before I could reg. A def must..

Poconos 70.3
I want to sign up for this race ASAP, however since my goal is to get to Kona more... I may wait to see what the ruling is come May for St. Croix if it isnt sold out by then...

Kona World Champ
1 might say that I havent done a full Ironman yet which is true, but I have done 4 half and have been racing a total of 6 yrs... and running for ten... Things come in progressions, just like personal training... Things take time and dedication and Kona is something that must be worked up to, just as I did for Clearwater, but now, in the half distance I have to go even faster. I have to go faster than the times that would qualify me for the half....
This goal of mine I see right in front of me, its in reach, and I just have to grab it when I can.

After Kona, its time to move out.

Triathlon Conclusion 2010 Yr 6

2010-10-14T21:56:00.001-07:00

This has been quite a summer, I am going to mention my fav memories. I just wanted to say that this summer has been the most mixed and growing experience as a person and a triathlete. I have become a prize money winner, top 3 overall in almost all of the locals I have done and I really have come to terms to myself and who I am in. I recently developed a greater love for the outdoors, hiking, and camping. I love waterfalls and exploring the unknown. I loved the trips I took down the shore with not only racing, but training. I got to teach bootcamp for the first time at 5 in the mothafuckin morn, but hey, it got me up early to work out myself. I drove around Ca by myself for 10 hrs in 2 days in a Convertable. I went to Mexico by myself, but met great people along the way. Most of all, I have Qualified for a World Championship Triathlon Race and have completed my goal of the yr, to Qualify for Clearwater. Looking back, I can compare this journey to my performance in the Empire State Building run-up. I cant forget the many ways in which I had trained for that particular race; parking deck steps, statdium steps, hill repeats, tredmill incline, and on snow blizzard days, the stairs in my very own house. But hey all the grindin pays off when I ran up 86 flights of steps which stretched 2 miles high in just 16 mins...

With all the people that have inspired me, taught me that if you really want to accomplish something, no matter what that might be, no matter what hardships you may face, it will come true if you dont let go of that goal. I did just that, I never let go of that goal, ever. I learned to always have a backup plan, if RI didnt work out for me, which it didnt, I had Cancun planned. I knew going into RI that I would of had a tougher competition.

I never thought I would of been capable of going below a 540 in a Half Iroman. In cancun before the run I was pacing a 520-530 pace if I would of ran a 140-145 half... This shouldnt be an issue in Clearwater or the races to come bc there wont be this immense fire pit like heat...

So in 2011, at age 25 I am here to say that I will make my return to HAWAII, I will go to MAUI and that will happen nxt Oct 9 2011. I will qualify through st. criox..

If that doesnt work out, then I will just work on getting faster, race Timberman as planned in August, PR there, and race Poconos in Oct....

Maybe I will go to the new Half Ironman World Champ site in Vegas.... But no matter what, I will race my first full Ironman nxt yr, and I am shooting for that to be Cozmel. I didnt want to go back to Mexico ever again bc its such a pain, but its the most realisitc race that I can actually get into so we shall see what the future holds.

Kona 2011.

One Republic NYC July 2010 Concert Review

2010-09-07T22:22:00.006-07:00

This was my 2nd time seeing this band. This concert wasnt promoted too well as they didnt have a new record out. They did release a new record last yr but they had a tour in europe which seemed like it lasted forever... I LOVE one republic, simely bc they have these songs that really are emotional to listen to and the lead singer, Ryan, has some talent and vocal range. Similar to AHA, the band seeks to amaze me with the amt of instruments and interactions with the crowds.

This was the week in the first pt of July where nyc faced over 100' temps. It was also the week where I saw Lady Gaga earlier that week. So I was rly concert out.

But yea, I had just as much fun as the first time I saw this band in 08, ah MC memories... Ryans voice wasnt at his best during the show, so they skipped my fav song "tyrant" which displays ryans pure vocal talent and the amt of pitches he can hit. I was very dissapointed so the entire show u can hear me yell "tyrant" in all my videos ahaha. That didnt seem to help...

Lady Gaga MSG July 2010 Concert Review

2010-09-07T22:22:00.005-07:00

Oh Lady Gaga, this concert I got MAJORLY Gipped, sooo dissapointed that I was about to sell my ticket and leave. 1st off, tix went onsale for this show in dec 09. I rmr still being at Rbk and not having the money, yet wanting to buy a tix. I waited too long, as they were sold out on tixmas. I bought my tix for wayy to much to see this ugly gaga off stubhub, I thought up until the day I got there that GA meant GA...

I was wrong. On the hottest day of the summer was her opening nite at msg for the very 1st time. I waited 8+ hrs in 100'+ HEAT. Worst mistake of my life, I am NEVER ever doing that for anyone no matter who they are... I was sick inside only to find a barrier that separated the reg GA and he stupid 'monster' tix... for ga. I only assumed they got granted early admission not tix right on top of the stage, but then again, I am not surprised. What I was surprised about was that the reg GA were sep from that.... I was LIVID, i was about to do a 'madonna' only they had twice the amt of security at this gaga concert than a madonna concert...

I enjoyed it, but I could barely see anything and It just bothers me to think that I paid ten bux to see her in the front row in 08 and have her stage dive 10x on top of me, and now, I dont even want to tlk about it. Here are the pix, and I just wanted to say that I refuse to see her live ever again, only if I am granted a "monster package.."

Kylie Minogue @ Splash Concert Review

2010-09-07T22:22:00.003-07:00

Ok wow, KYLIE friggin Minogue. I still cant believe this night, after seeing her live for the 1st time last fall in NYC after all these yrs obsessing on when she would tour the US, finally I saw her. This time she was prac in my face lol.. this event was very hush hush... I found out through the promoters I know that I am friends w. All the gay guys were bein bitchy to me +pg bc They thought that Kylie is "There" Queen. Um sorry but ur a dude, Kylie is OUR Queen. We got the best spot, front and center despite having left w what it felt like broken ribs... MY GOD, was it crazy, Kylie proceeded to pour water on herself at one point as well as every body else.

I decided to hand her my "business card" and she goes 'someone wants to give me a business card; and reads personal trainer, nice" haha sooo funny! Another priceless moment of the summer. :) I cant wait to see her in 2011, hopinh she brings "Hurts" to the US to open for her! <3

At first she was org. sup to announce her new video to "all the lovers" which is pretty lame. So everyone was shouting for her to sing, so she ended up playing this entire mash-up of all these new songs from her new record which ended up being Phenominal! This was Pre-Leak... I yearned to meet her after, but it was just maddness, Pg and I tried to beat the crowd out, but we just missed her.. pp were to insane that night for her to stop and take photos w fans. However I found out a yr later that Kylie met fans before the 3 Sold out nyc shows!

Robyn/Kelis/Dan Black Concert Review August 2010

2010-09-07T22:22:00.001-07:00

This concert was nothing but INSANE. When I say INSANE more insane then Lady Gaga stage diving 10x on my head in 08' lol that still remains priceless as I had paid only 10 bux for that show. The reason this particular show was insane was because sooo many pp were packing in 1 room, sweaty, jumping up and down and moshed together that the entire floor beneath us almost collapesed.

It was also a record-breaker as my life long strain Ive had w my sister kind of mended bc I went to my first concert every with my sister. Kinda sad that I am 24 and she is 21 and we went to our first concert together, but, better late then never...

The more GA concerts I go to as much as I love standing in front row, the more anxious I get each time. The whole ordeal with security not letting u bring in water bottles, then you have to buy water and they either take the top off the bottles or they give the water to you in a friggin cup. I mean really?! its like 2 choices pass out with no water or get water and have it spill as soon as the show starts. I refuse 1 or 2 to happen to me and I am not concert smart, lol so my towel I sit on while waiting in line, I wrap a couple water bottles in the towel so security cant find them 99% of the time it works, however, they are pretty smart at Terminal 5 the most annoying venue in the city w security and annoyingly enough a venue where I have tix to most shows...

Hiding a water bottle in a jacket sleeve works well too haha

Anyways... Was xcited to hear Dan Black join forces with the spectacular duo of Kelis + Robyn as I was quite impressed with his performance in feb downtown at that bar or whatever ghetto venue he performed at. Damn hes come far in such a short amt of time. It goes to show how far talent can take you in a short amt of time. He def wowed me again, and my sister with his voice and ability to DJ at the same time and mix his music on stage. Kelis was nxt, she appeared to be suffering through a cold the entire show which showed. I perferred her electric performance in April which was insanity... But she was lookin good as ever and still stole the show to me.

Robyn comes on, maddness!! I havent seen her since 08' seems like forever now, oddly enough very close to the time when I saw One republic last. She was good as ever too. Only complaint the loudness of the sound drained her voice or rly the thumping of the bass. I heard her voice much better in 08'

Overall I was so hot I took off my shirt and danced and sang in my sports bra. Everyone left that concert like they took a shower.
Cant wait to see her again on nov 10 2010

Marina + Diamonds Concert Reviews NYC/Asbury Park Summer 2010

2010-09-07T22:21:00.000-07:00

Oh Marina, this was my 3rd and 4th time this yr alone of seeing this fine young lady live. She is 24 yrs old born from Greek Decent and her beauty and talent seeks to amaze me everytime I see her perform live. She has this ora about her that intriques me to wanting to see her over and over again as every show seems to be different in its own unique way. For ex, when I 1st saw her in BK she was very nervous yet her hair and makeup done to the point of perfection... NYC the nxt night she carried a more laxed, rockish vibe to her. The 3rd show in NYC in the fall, was far more theatrical and interactional compared to the 1st to shows. She danced more, chatted more, and changed her clothes more. She also lost some weight and dressed far more skimpy. (After all she does have a nice bod so why not show it!?)

Some might argue that she "cant" sing, she has a totally diff style to her thats very deep and melodramatic that takes a few listens to say, hey she really can sing. All of her songs contain depth and are filled with meaning and passion. Her music is totally inspring and I cant and count how many times I have replayed her album while working out. The Asbury show was my fav, I am always a fan of small intimate gigs, ALA madonna "on stage on the record 2003" She totally rocked the fuck out of Shampaign, she jumped around on stage and even screamed she was having a blast!

I cant wait till she comes back nxt april, def Artist of the yr for me :D

Scissor Sisters Concert Review 8/24/10

2010-09-07T21:37:00.000-07:00

I have to get caught up on my reviews, so since I am in the mood in no particular order, I will start with this one.

I have heard great things about the Scissor Sisters for quite some time now, but was always too lazy to hear their music. Apon their release of their "Night Work" album, I found it an interesting listen, so I downloaded the album in its entirety. Needless to say, I was absolutely blown away by every single song on the album, even with its first listen. The lead singer, Jake Sheers holds so much vocal talent and range, it is purely amazing.

There is something about there new album, it seems as if it could be found in a disco in the 70's yet has this futuristic "go-getter" vibe about it where every single track scream "GET UP + DO IT.... NOW!" The message that screamed that drew me more and more to there music as I am always looking for new tunes on my ipod to inspire me while I run.

I havent felt so anxious to get in front row since Kylie Minogue. It filled faster than any GA concert I have EVER been too!! Besides Kylie of course lol.. and Madonna at Roseland... So my 'going to the bathroom' trips only had to be once and once only.

I was lucky enough to meet Jake before the show, and what a sweet heart he is. His eyes are always lit up with a sort of passion and drive that reflects in his music so deeply. My fav tracks that stand out to me the most are definitly "Night Life, Invisible Light, Running Out, Fire w Fire, and Skin tight. From watching youtube videos of the group, it was clear to me that Jake Sheers takes the Limelight of being the most off the wall energetic, bursting with talent member of the group and I was ready to enjoy every second of it during the show.

Considering that the show was 2 days before my big California trip, I used it as major motivation for my race and the driving challenges I took while I was there. All I got to say is wow, I was amazed beyond words of how good the show was. Just waiting in line for this show was a one of a kind exp, the pp I met were rediculously funny and off the wall haha.

he photos sum up the rest, enjoy!

Concert Update=LIFE

2010-09-05T22:38:00.000-07:00

Hey All,

I just realized that I havent updated my concert reviews since like May or June... bad, I kinda have to backtrack now when I have the time... I just wanted to say that I ended my summer concert stint on such a good note tonite at Marina and the Diamonds final East Coast show, my 4th of her, I adore her <3 her beauty and talent seek to amaze me each time I see her!

Between Kylie mingoue at splash, the energetic Scissor Sisster, the madness of Kelis/Robyn, and the final farewell of A-ha, it has been an INSANE summer of concerts. Other highlights are Lady Gaga at Msg and def One Republic at terminal 5. I also had a crazy wkd the wkd before Sheri left for Greece when we saw Tiesto and went to Sandblast, got 1 hr of sleep and came in top 3 overall in metroman LMAo! YES.

Music is everything and most of the performers I am lucky enough to meet and thank for there inspiration. I see their music differently then most. It pushes me to train harder for my triathlons and puts me in a rthym while at work. Music is magic and its fuel for the soul and I really believe that. I hope the artists truly understand how much of an impact there music influences me to be great.

I have 2 weeks until Cancun, my last chance to qualify for the Clearwater 70.3 WORLD champs, all the artists listed above and many more are the reason why I have gotten so far. If it wasnt for them, I wouldnt be the driven and motivated person I am today.

Stay tuned bc if I qualify for Clearwater, KONA IRONMAN WORLD CHAMP comes nxt in 2011. Then comes sponsors, and last to move to california <3 TBC.....

Whats next?

2010-09-02T21:37:00.000-07:00

The fastest time that Qed last yr was a 538 which is so do-able, I just have to make sure I am swimming my hardest/fastest EVER, biking non stop hard, + run pushin myself the entire time. my goals are as files:

1.2 mile swim=40 flat

56 mi bike=3 hrs flat

13 mi run=148

we shall see how I do, have 1.2 left to train....

then some locals in oct that I can race in for free <3>

If I can qualify for Clearwater this yr, nxt yr im def lookin at my first full, and that is to qualify for kona through st croix. If I can do that, that will give me a focus to train for, and save money for the trip and to move out of the house in the mean time, so I hope this can be made possible, so I can live my dream and move to california like tatiana did. But my story is diff, I have to work sev jobs to get there bc no one will help me but myself.....

For 2011 I am really syked to ring in my 25th bday w both cousins Denise and Donna whose bdays are only 5 days before mine. I am also xcited to come over brookes spring break and to see her race the 800 at varsity level, it will be like I am watching myself...

Then me Denise and Donna can go to a club together which they havent gotten to do for year, so hopefully someone good will be out there that wk, either guetta, tony moran, fonceca, oakenfold, tiesto, yinon yahel etc....

Then I get to see Brooke more since shes off on springbreak and rly start scouting poss places to move to.

amen.

Septemeber Update

2010-09-02T21:26:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

I just came back from California from my Jam-packed 6 days trip and I am pasting here what I had written Rick to save time for an entire trip over-view.

Just to summerize, I didnt bring my wetsuit to SB bc I assumed and had heard the water was in the 70's a few weeks back, only to find that when I had arrived, the water temp dropped down to 55'! So I had to spend the xtra 50 bux on a friggin wetsuit, but it was well worth it. The bike was VERY hilly so my PA day w rick came in handy training on all those damn hills, was well worth the pain. Had the 2nd fastest bike split...

The run was half up hill for 5 miles which I sux at but then, the last 5 was entirely down hill! :D so it was way way cool! Loved the race, but was def a toughy, actually 1 of the toughest Ive done to date. At least I didnt have the heat to deal with at all which was nice and because of that factor I was able to finish the run strong with out the feeling of passing out.

Here is my California review in its entirety and I just wanted to say that this trip and all the driving I had done within 2 days of it was an extra confirmation to me, that this is the place I am meant to be, to live, and to call my home ASAP. LOVE it miss, it, own it, live it! :

So to sum up my trip, santa b was freezing, ab freezing, thought it was gonna be breezy not jaket/long sleeve cold. The 2nd day seemed warmer than the first however. Finding dinner was a struggle as although I don't mind traveling alone, going to a sit down resturant alone is awkward.Had mexican first night, Itilian before race, chinese 3rd night, 4th night I missed dinner bc I drove to my friends for 6 hrs + only stopped once for gas+bathrm, not best feeling, 5th night I had dinner w fam + my friend,) last night (last night) had sandwich @ airport.

Hotel in sb very nice, they always make it soo much larger online, kinda funny. So many ritzy, smichy pp paying 500 a night there lol or more. Only stayed there for 2 nights, first day and day before the triathlon.The triathlon: water temp was org supposed to be 70', it was 55'! Didn't bring wetsuit bc of that factor + I just hate wearing 1 bc my takin it off in T1 time is rediculous slow, I just can't get it off my ankles.. (Very frustrating) so I had to pay an extra 50 bux for a rental. (Which was worth it bc it was freezing!)

Bike store did a wonderful job puttin my bike back together. Xcept in the race I was pushin myself at pts +not going anywear in a big gear, so I must of been crossing gears a lot... But there were also pts where I was flying + felt strong on the bike.This girl in my ag that I was convinced I would beat killed me in the swim, I came back + beat her on bike, but she ran faster than me. Despite that factor, if I would of been a total of 5 mins faster in both t1 + t2 + ran a bit faster by 2mins first half of run (which was up hill) then I would of timed a 356 only 3 mins behind the 2nd pl.Its ok though 3rd was nice, got a nice ceremanic tile so when I finally move to california ( after this trip I'm so sure by nxt year now) I will eventually put it in the floor of my house :) yrs from now of course....

Swim was freezin + choppy, bike was hilly + not closed to traffic, + run was halfway up half way down which the last half was fun to rly fly w my pace and end last 3 miles on a super straight away on a path along the ocean.The rental car was a mess, they nvr told me that they were gonna put an 'authorization' charge on me before I would pay for it. + the hotel did the same after I had pre-paid in full. My 'max chargin' limit got screwed up, + ended up havin to pay for the car via debit card.@ least I don't hav to worry about 500 bux sittin on my card now but hav less money in account to pay bill 15th... :/

The car itself, wow it was a white volvo s7 or something like that. The car had umph. Fast fast! The drive to santa cruz was a rough 1, was already xhuated from tri that same morn, then had to take car of dropping off bike, showerin in xtra room @ hotel (bc I had already checked out) + gettin myself back to the airport to get the car.Funny enough, it was sat afternoon, hit no traffic bc I was going north, + when the 101 got real rural, I swear I was the only 1 one the freeway ! Lol kinda cool tho, I loved te scenic changes.I got there around 930 but my legs were too sore + I already ate dinner @ some shopping center.

So I was way to drained to even wlk down block to see the sc boardwlk which I kinda regret now since its famous. Should dragged myself there.Where I stayed in sc was very trashy, but it was fine for 1 night. I went ziplining nxt mornin the redwood trees, not the fastest course, but def most unique.Those trees were tall as hell! I allowed myself plenty of time to get there, yet could not find address in navagtor as the location was up in the 'mountains' in felton pa + not mt hermon as org thought lol. I had to control my own breakin too which was kinda scary bc I was worried about my fingers getting caught in the zip, which is why we would apply pressure on rope from behind vs in front.

After zip lining grabbed lunch + made my way down to see + stay w my friend veronica who's my friend from reebok. She's rly nice, always tellin me that I hav an open invite to come stay w her.It took me even longer bc this time I was driving further past santa barb to orange county + hit sun la traffic in 3 sections. I only stopped once bc I was anxious to get there + was eating power bars entire trip, which I guess u can say was my dinner.Was sup to hav dinner w my friend but it got too late since I hit traffic. Got to my friends round 930ish, left @ 1230. However, I stopped @ mj's for 2 hrs which wa sout of the way. The nverland ranch was cool, but the org infamous gates were sold after he had died. (oddly enough, sun was his bday)

Mon we were up @ 4am, had to return the car and get it over w. Forgot to that a legit photo nxt to convertable + only rmr @ car drop off garage + flash didn't go off so the photo I do hav is blurry, but u can tell its still me. Surprisingly bc its policy to get car on full tank only spent 80 bux on gas! For a total of 10 hrs of drivin in 2 days.Only prob is now bc I'm tryin 2 do 2 trips back 2 back my cards not going thro bc of my limit.... :/ uh need more than 1 card.... Hopefully I will be close to payin bill off by 15th right b4 I leave....

Its makin me nervous tho that while in mex my card may not go thro. So after we returned the car we were tryin to beat the la traffic rush we bas did since we were going north. We made our first stop @ thousand oaks wildwood park to go for this 3 mi hike which ended up being shorten to thid beautiful waterfall.I was only halfway jokin when I told my friend that there 'might' be mountain lions there. We get there + there r warnings of not only mountain lions, but cayotes + rattle snakes! My friend was already freaked so she made me jog w these random girls bc she felt more safe lol... Then we saw the waterfalls + then mountain lion crap + she got freaked right when a rattle snake comes out of a rock!! :oShe didn't see it but I did so we lit ran outta there!

Lol then we drove to six flags, no traffic I treated her, plus she has coupons for only 30 bux each, the price of 1!! Perfect 75' weather not too hot lik usual amusment park days, + NO lines! Lol we got to go on 12 roller coasters in our 4 hour time bugit. (As we were meeting my cousins for dinner at 730pmWe drove back, hit a little traffic, but not bad. The res were org 715 so we were 15 mins late. Uh the feelin to see my ca cousins, can even tell u, so great, they are so funny + I'm so close to them. Esp my aunt dot who is hilarous, I consider her my gma.

Bought my cousin brooke a good luck for hs/xc + track varsity lucky charm. She's seemed to like it. Spent the last day @ the beach as my friend veronica had to work + my fam was busy w plans.So I made a surprise appearence to see my aunt dot again in middle of beach day to see my cousin donna + her kids who didn't make it to dinner bc she had to work. Such a sad feeling to leave, oh yea, friend volunteraly offered me her car the day she was workin bc she has 3 cars which was sooo nice of her!She told me she wouldn't lend it to anyone so its a nice feeling she confides in me so much.

Facebook | Dana Miscia: MY FAV MONTH OF THE YR> OCT 2010 EVENTS

2010-07-31T18:04:00.000-07:00

Facebook Dana Miscia: MY FAV MONTH OF THE YR> OCT 2010 EVENTS: "HALLOWEEN PLACES 2010

HALLOWEEN PLACES 2010
Distances from Montclair, NJ
*This yr I am not doing as much doubling in 1 night b/c its too much
stress to make it to the other place in the same night. Plus its not worth the rush, therefore,
I have organized this schedule into 1 place per night.

Pocono wkd :Rick
FRI SEPT 24 Pumpkins Heaven Hill Farms/SIX FLAGS
SAT SEPT 25 Hotel of Horrors+Altered nightmares =Poconos Saylorsburg PA 1 hr 30 mins
SUN SEPT 26 Hike Poconos

PA>Sher/Tanisha/Justin/Blair etc
FRI OCT 1 Scare brothers Haunted Nightmare Hatboro, PA 1hr 45 mins
SAT OCT 2 The Haunted Mill Scream park: Spring Grove, pa 3 hrs 30 mins
SUN OCT 3 Shocktoberfest Sinking Spring, PA 2hrs

FRI OCT 8 Devils Folly +Tatamys Haunted Barns Tatamy 1 hr 25>>30 mins apart+Allentown, PA
SAT OCT 9 Pittburg wkd? >>Hauntedhillsestate.com Uniontown, PA by Pittsburg 6 hrs away?
SUN OCT 10 Demon house/Scarehouse? Rd trip? Freddy’s Haunts 192 McCune Rd Aliquippa PA
MON OCT 11 Columbus Day OFF work

FRI OCT 15 Bates motel Glen Mills, PA 2 hrs
SAT OCT 16 HalloweenPark.com Shrinestown, PA 3 hrs
SUN OCT 17 Pennhurst Asylum Spring City, PA 2hrs 20 mins

Danielle LI wkd
FRI OCT 22 Haunting of the wardoff hotel Palmerton, PA 2hrs
SAT OCT 23 Long Island wkd w Danielle Bayville scream park + others
SUN OCT 24 Long is fearfest + others

NIAGARA FALLS WKD
FRI OCT 29 Lake George House of Frankenstien 3hrs
SAT OCT 30 Screamers/nightmares 6 hrs
SUN OCT 31 Lockport Cave (Cant wait!)
Located near Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Olcott, NY New York, The Lockport Haunted Cave"

Last Block

2010-07-26T22:08:00.000-07:00

I have really approached my last training block which will gear me up to hopefully having a PR in cancun since the course is way flatter than RI was and the only major issue will prob be the heat....

Still shooting for a 540 flat, if I do a 38 min swim, 3 flat bike, and a 148 run= 338+50 its even a 530... so we shall see!

Affording Cancn 70.3 is the hardest pt esp w SB coming up and all and being right nxt to each other.

luckily I am lit only gonna be in cal for 6 days and Cancun for 5....

My goal of my sprint tri on sun aug 8th is to break 21 mins in 5k... sounds silly, but nvr had... 2102 but not 2959....
Also to take top 3-5 overall female

For SB, goal is to hav a strong swim, no flats and for top 3 in ag.

More to come...

Sandblast Wkd+ Tiesto+ Metroman Tri

2010-07-14T10:28:00.001-07:00

Have you ever been to a beach dance party?
If you haven't you haven't seen nothing yet! Serious fun, beach, music, dance floor, fireworks, the ocean breeze. Its sooo much fun! Sandblast is a special wkd because its the only wkd they have an offical dance party on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ. I went to last yrs event and has a blast! no wonder it has its name, because it truly lives up to its title.

Then I am going back to my hotel to shower and sleep as I am racing the Famous "Metroman Triathlon" early the nxt morning. DJ Tiesto is going to be in town which I am pretty xcited about from 10-4am. I am not staying out that late, but because of the extra sleep I am going to be getting, I should be good to go. Tiesto is legendary, his music puts you in this state almost like Offer Nissim where it makes you think of things, its a real experience.

The Metroman Triathlon is special because it is a 1 mile ocean swim, 25 mile bike closed to traffic, and a 10k on the boardwlk. We are takin ova Asbury, so all those leavin Tiesto Watch OUT! haha! I am so thrilled for the wkd, I am making a fb album dedicated to it!

After Metroman I am going with Sheri to her friends party who has a boat, so hope to go on it and end Sunday night there... <3

Stay tuned for photos!

IM RI 70.3 Race Report/Whats Nxt

2010-07-12T11:21:00.000-07:00

1st off I wanted to say that compared to my heat stroke Hawaii 70.3 first time Half Im in 2007 of 7 hrs flat at age 21, what a difference. I then proceeded to race the "Bassman" in 2008 which was not an IM series, but instead a Half distance in 6:20 at age 22at a 6 flat pace. I was faced with major stomach issues during the run.

I was due to race in 2009 last summer the Westchester "Toughman" but I had a major bike accident towards the end of the summer. Now I can only wonder where I would have been time wise if I would have been more consistant with racing half IM races every yr. My org. goal this race was between 5:20-5:40, only realizing after I had finished, it isn't fair to myself to jump an HOUR faster no matter how bad I want the times and what I think I can capable of doing at this current time in my training. From reading Tawnee's blog, her first Half was in 2009 at her age 24 where I am now, mine was in 2007 at age 21 way slower, way less experinced. Although Tawnee is a little faster than me race wise, I have had more experience and more years racing.

Her first half was 5:40 where I should be now. Three months later, she took 20 mintues off her time and finished her 2nd half in 5:20, a time I would be looking at to finish in Clearewater. It is now July and I was 10 minutes short with all the hard work and training behind me of qualifying for Clearwater. Major dissapointment. In a way, I am kind of counting this Half IM even having done 2 previous as my first. 2007 was just a mess from the heat, having gone an hour slower than my normal run pace, it was just a rediculous race I would NEVER do again. Kona is another thing for the full...

In 2008 with the Bassman I was def undertrained for the bike, I never even did 1 ride over 30 miles it was rediculous. That was also the year I ran the race injurged with major knee pain... other than that, fast course and if I were to take all away easily I could go 530.... Tawnee Q'ed for Clearwater at age 24 through her 2nd half. She placed 4th in her first half just as I did and missed 3rd by a min, me I missed 3rd by ten mins....If only I could have ran faster in this race. Like Hawaii I was faced with major heat issues the first half and in fact, I bas fainted after I finished 20 mins after....

I had said to myself that I would use Cancun as a race backup, if I didnt Q for Clearwater this yr, it would be even double hard for nxt... So before I go into the race report, I am here to say that I am going to wing Cancun and see what I can do there hoping to go 40 mins faster if not 30 mins coming in with a 535 would be sweet. Tawnee at age 25 did Oceanside in a 513 this past April which is a sick time before she got injurged. I race Oceanside at age 25 nxt yr which I am pretty xcited about :D. Then I still have st Croix nxt may as well! :D To be honest, once I complete my first FULL, my body can handle it, but I am not quite sure if I can handle it with out getting injurged after...

So I have to come up with sev jobs to not only have xtra cash for Santa Barbara, but to pay for the hotel/flight to Cancun. I almost have my mom convinced to go with me.... so hope she comes thro so I can split everything and have a supporter during my race. Secretly I think she enjoys watching the race and getting to see new things through my races.

I went into this race having been well trained and injury free only thing having not been trained better than I wanted to be is the run. I didnt do enough 90 min -2 hr runs, but then again sometimes if I do too much running, I get knee pain and I get too slow.

I think overall from an endurance perspective, I was in perfect condition. Having been in 1 of the last swmming waves, I faced choppy conditions in the water which suxed and made my swim time 4 mins slower. I still have yet to break 40 mins in the swim... I have to be at the pool an hour for now on, I am def not doing enough volume, as 30 mins each swimming session is obvi no wheres near enough.

Biking training was perfect did plenty of volume and mostly because I enjoy the biking training the most. The bike course was filled with rolling hills and I went up them just fine. I was faced by mile 20 with major left hip groin pain, but eventually went away when I kept re-asjusting my positining in the saddle and stretching my legs out on my bike on the down hills. I was just shy of my goal of 3 hrs flat on the bike and I am almost betting that once I FINALLY get a racing bike after being a TRIathlete for 6 yrs at the end of the season, I will be flying in the bike course.

The run, I was paced and planned to do at least a 150 if not a couple mins faster having done the swim/bike previously. The heat hit me like woah and I felt like such shit the first half, kinda like passing out shit. At least I wasnt getting any stiches, cramps, or knee pain, just instead, dizzyness. I slowed down my pace to almost 9 mins but when I refeuled myself, I started feeling better instantly and by the 2nd half I was def pacing 740s if not faster. I kept checking girls legs who appeared to be in my age cat to make SURE no one passed me. Funny enough, the entire 56 miles I let not 1 WOMAN pass me, NO ONE lmao! Only to find these men passing me then slowing down, give me a break boys, get ova urselfs, sorry if im betta...

So my run time was super slow over a 150, but at least under 2 hrs. This girl tried to pass me the last 2 miles but I was fighting her off, and now we are friends over fb lol... I always like to finish strong now matter how shitty I feel or how tired I am. So I had a sprinting finish and passes her only by secs to the finish. This IDIOT was running with his kids and blocking my way which is actually supposed to be an Automatic DQ, I nearly ran them over. I crossed the line in a 5:58, paced on a 5:40 if I didnt screwed my run up and swam just a little faster.... I can't complain too much, it was my best offical half time ever, and they do hand awards out 5deep which I also was unaware of :D. I finally got my first M dot trophie which is sweet :D.

The thing that suxed majorly is that they rolled down clearwater to 3rd place, and I was 4th 10 mins behind. SHITTY SHIT SHIT!! damn her. Seriously man, that sux. But luckily like mentioned before, I am going to Cancun to try 1 more time, and Im going to do whatever it takes to get me there. 5:40 flat im shooting for in Cancun, 520 in Clearwater, 5:15/5:20 nxt yr in Oceanside, prob 5:20..:)

I am taking today totally off and tmr I am doing a heavy swim getting the tightness out of my legs. I might lift tonight, might.... we have to see... Wens.thurs will be the work outs of the week and I have a MAJOR race sunday which is the Metroman. The Metroman was just made into the USAT Age Group National Champ Q so I have my sights set on that too, if Clearwater falls thro. But why the hell do they have to be held in Alabama rly?! lol I think they are always held there but why now cal. :D

So I have Metroman oly July 18
Irongirl sprint Aug 8
Santa Barbara oly Aug 28
Cancun Sept 19
Nov Clearwater?

SO my season only has a few more races, but now I have come to where I NEED to push everything I have. RI 70.3 taught me that if I see someone my age, dont SETTLE, NEVER settle esp since I was in front the ENTIRE race. I mean forget it, I know I am a weak swimmer, but I am such a stronger cyclist, I must of passed 10 woman my age in the bike lol...

SO thats the report and I hope all u readers enjoyed what I have to say! :D

Artists to Watch 2010

2010-06-30T04:36:00.001-07:00

Artists to check out on constant rotation on my ipod :)

Hurts

Marina and The Diamonds

Example

Florence and the Machine

Kele

Scissor Sisters

Kelis

Robyn

Dan Black

Stars

Kylie Minogue**

New Race Photos

2010-06-30T04:30:00.000-07:00

Nav Aug Falls PA

2010-06-30T04:20:00.000-07:00

Hi all! For those of you looking for some outdoor adventures, look no further. I went to Nav Aug Falls finally in PA on Sunday w my girl Sheri. We have been wanting to go for months, but waited till the day came with perfect weather. Funny enough, 2 weeks prior we drove halfway there and was pouring so we had to turn around. :/

Seriously, have nvr seen a more beautiful park in all my 24 yrs. Waterfalls galore, they had this HUGE water slide that was only 3 bux to go on (that we nvr made it to nxt time) this jungle platform bridge, and of course, the parks most hidden gem, the cliff jumping areas. I couldn't wait to 'dive' in of course as to the contrary of most, I find it easier then jumping mentally.

Met a lot of cool PA pp there, even tho Sheri wasnt too thrilled lol... Everyone was rly nice and friendly. Was pretty crowded, but at the same time, not overwheling. Take a look for urself at 1 of PAs best kept secrets. MUST VIST. 2 hrs from NYC/Jerz. werq.

1st Tri of 2010 Review: Flat as a Pancake Staten Island Sprint

2010-06-12T21:03:00.000-07:00

Going into this race, I def had higher expectations based on the top 3 times last yr. I think this yr more than last yr, the avg swim time for the top woman were slower which was better for me since I am weaker in swimming myself... I started out in Wave 4 which is where most of the woman started, but I shoulda asked Joe permission to start in Wave 1. It woulda given me such a lead out of the water... uh, its alright though... When u know the race directors you have a lot of power and I didnt use my power this time lol.

So the distances were 1/4 swim, 12 bike, and 5k run. My org goal was under 10 for the swim, 30 flat for the bike, and under 21 for the run.

What I actually did was a little off... But I didnt leave this race w ANY regrets which is good. My swim was a little slow, but not too bad, bike was strong which I expected, and run was eh, high 21, wish I coulda broke 21 mins for the 5k this race.. I know I am capable of it, its all about how dizzy or nasiated I feel by the end of the race.

Bike course was potholicious so I had to slow myself down to avoid crashes which took a couple mins off my bike tt.
here are some photos from the racE:

Jersey Shore Time Trial Race Review

2010-05-23T13:36:00.000-07:00

Today was my first Time Trial ever! It was a lot of fun, passed several woman who started way ahead of me, but at the same time, got passed by two who came flying out of no where. It was an interesting race with lots of wind, yet completely flat grounds.
I managed to hold a solid 22-23 pace and didnt let the woman behind me pass me in the last couple miles. :)

Def could race to work on my speed in my bike leg, tougher comp than last yr, thats for sure!

Gossip Concert Review April 30 2010

2010-05-22T16:19:00.000-07:00

I first discovered Gossip last spring when the "Heavy Cross" music video caught my eye. I didn't get into them until I heard the catchy "Love Long Distance." Once I heard this song, I was obsessed and HAD to see them live. They are most known for their lead singer named Beth Ditto, who's stage presense is best known for her looks and her magnetic voice. Her voice can be described as electro funk disco-soul. Her range is amazing and she seeks to amaze me with her audience interactions. The whole show was just a blast, and by the end the whole entire audience became one big mosh pit.

Beth's interaction with the crowd had gotten everybody dancing and singing at the same time. It was so much fun and different from any concert I have been to in a while. The audience consisted of many from the LGBT community in which was heavily promoted by. Beth is loved by many gays because she is both volupuous and hard at the same time. She also portrays an image of what isn't the norm as she is a large lady but can still pull off her stage presense because of her voice. That voice once would never expect to come from within her, but it does. She belts out until you feel it within you and close your eyes and have the lyrics to her songs touch your soul.

That to me, is a Gossip concert, a night of mayhem, fun, and community bonding. Sold out at terminal 5, they took over nyc again.

BX Biathlon Review April 2010

2010-05-22T16:07:00.001-07:00

I was more than xcited for this one because it was at the end of April except only problem, worst rain storm in the entire month of April... I decided to tough it out, as afterall I trained my ass off for this race. Like the NYC triathlon, they close down a major highway for this race like the cross bx or the huntchington pway + they do this only once a year. Two yrs ago I was gonna do this race, but same thing, pouring rain... I didn't race last year because I was praying I wouldn't fail my Psy class so I could graduate last May and I rmr it fell over a critical wkd of my last college finals ever!

It was so cold that morning, when I got there, I didn't even want to get out of the car. The race was held all the way in "Pelham Park" in the BX on the east side where I almost ran to while at MC on 1 of my crazy 3 hr "exploration" runs while the BX bitches would be off somewhere wlking.... :rolls eyes:

I sprinted to the start to because the rain always makes me run to the bathroom, prob nerves.. thankfully, the race started later than expected except the downside was that they left everyone standing there shivering. I on the other hand was fine since I just had made a mad rush from the bathroom which was a mile away on the beach... lol The race distance for this one was R3 B20 R3.

The race started and there were two strong female runners I saw already that were faster than me. All I wanted this race was 2nd or 3rd overall. First is usually always rediculous, so I was trying to be realistic....I KNEW that the 2nd pl female would have NO leg strength on the bike, just by looking at her, and I was right. I passed her within the first five miles. I felt GREAT on the bike except my hands were so cold, by the last 4 miles I was losing grip ! (good thing it wasnt longer than 20 or I woulda been in trouble... ) When I got back to transition my hands were so frozen I needed assistance to even unbuckle my helmet. (pretty sad) But yet I was still in 2nd place female overall..

I left just as she came into T2 and I ran, and man did I run... nxt thing I know, my soakin wet sneaker comes untied shit I said, I go to tie it as fast as my frozen hands allowed me and woosh she passing me! :/

I jumped up to try to catch her, but a combo of stopping from running fast, being frozen, and then cramping from popping up, I could't catch her. The good thing was, was that I closed the gap but she picked it up even more at the end. She eventually only beat me by 1 minute. That was a great race because I really pushed myself despite the weather. I coulda used the rain as an xcuse, but since I felt good, no knee pain, no stiches, no stomach gastro issues, I pushed. I pushed and ganed both mentally + phycially and it sure did help me with long branch :)

Long Branch Pier Duathlon Overview

2010-05-22T15:32:00.000-07:00

I came into this racing having very high expectations. First and foremost, I had wanted to race last year, but this race had fallen on the same morning I was graduating college on. The year before that, I was still coming off divison I track and I wasn't in shape enough on the bike to race by that point in time. This time around, I felt different, ever since the BX biathlon, despite the rainy weather, I have never felt as strong as I have been feeling this season. I think its a combination of the right training, right recovery, and the right intensitys.

Being that this particular year, the race held cash money, I didn't find out till race morning, more elite competitors came than I thought. The distances of the duathlon were as follows with a 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, and a 3 mile run. My splits were: 13:20, 1:50 T1 apx, 29:12 apx bike, 1:30 T2 apx, + 21:20 apx R2.
This put me in a 7th place female overall and a 1st pl in my age group who gave me $100 bux. I had such a great sprint to the finish, not quite battling it out like @ tati, but I did pass a woman at the tail end who beat me last sec out of no where in my bike... lol and trust me, I was flyin in the bike portion and passed about 15 pp who passed me in R1. Sorry, I wasn't gonna do a 10 min 2 miler...

This kid who was only 19 named conner stayed w me in Run 1 and he was brave enough to confess to me at the end that he threw up on the bike. I decided to motivate him to keep it up, as I saw myself in him for a moment because I started these races when I was just 19and it changed my life, and I was never ever the same. And they so say, "A woman who starts a race isn't the same woman who finishes.' and it holds so true. Thanks Doug for the money + the narly Sweatshirt Werq!

A-HA Concert Review May 2010

2010-05-22T14:09:00.000-07:00

When I first discovered 'A-HA' I was five years old and I would hear 'Take On Me' play on the radio but I never knew who sang the song. Fast forward ten years, while googling the lyrics to 'Take on Me,' I finally made my discovery of the band.

I had tickets to their sold out farewell 'Ending on a High Note' tour and I was beyond excited. I was prepared to hear a major portion of their greatest hits They opened with several songs off their newer albums such as 'Foot of the Mountain' and 'The Bandstand' followed by some Classics. My favorites are those of which I call the "three S's which are 'Summer Moved on,'Stay on these Roads, and 'Scoundrel Days' because Mortan clearly demonstrates his voice to his capacity on these tracks and his range is nothing but amazing.

Mortan, the lead singer, has a voice of very few as he is able to hit even the highest notes, ironically the tour being called "Ending on a High Note." What's so special about the band is that their songs can range from 'upbeat,' 'dramatic,' 'fast paced,' and 'soulful.' The lyrics are filled with passion and meaning and are easy to relate to.

The encore would be the number one song that the band is most known for which is 'Take on Me.' The song that I would hear as a child, and finally get the opportunity to see as an adult one final time. There lies their colorful music video which came to life right before my very own eyes, in the front row. I will always remember how timeless and classic "A-HA" will always be and most remembered by Mortan's powerful vocals.

SET LIST:

Foot Of The Mountain
The Bandstand
Analogue
Forever Not Yours
Minor Earth Major Sky
Summer Moved On
Move to Memphis
The Blood That Moves The Body
Stay On These Roads
The Living Daylights
Scoundrel Days
The Swing Of Things
And You Tell Me
Early Morning
We're Looking for the Whales
Manhattan Skyline
I've Been Losing You
Cry Wolf

Encore:
The Sun Always Shines On T.V.
Hunting High And Low

Encore 2:
Take On Me

Marina + The Diamonds NYC Concert Review

2010-04-25T23:28:00.000-07:00

Like Florence and the Machine, oddly enough I discovered Marina off the same blog or several blogs and both shows were basically only a few weeks apart from each other. I saw Marina first in March, then Florence in early April. Marina didn't have as much of a band as Florence did, yet they were completely different. Marina dips more into pop music slightly more than Florence and Marina also has a more 'electronica' sounds than Florence who is more hard drums.

But they are both extremely unqiue in every way possible. Instead of making this blog entry a compare + contrast essay, I will write about my experience with Marina. When I first discovered Marina, the first song of hers was the music video I saw called "Hollywood." Right away I was taken back by her beauty and voice that resembled Gwen Stefani. The other songs I admit took a few listens to become obsessed, but when I did it was over.

She is so mesmorizing to watch in person between her looks and the way in which she sings/performs I had to see her twice. I saw her in Brooklyn which was more of an intimate venue which in my opinion was better than the show in nyc and it was also different in several ways. The one in Brooklyn marked her first show in the US and in NYC so there was a lot of press there and photogs. She just looked flawless, compared to the one in the city, she still looked nice but def not the same. I would say she was more serious at the Brooklyn concert and the one in the city she was way more friendly and talkitive to the audience.

My fav songs are: "Guilty", "Hollywood" "Roothless" "The outsider" "Oh no" "Robot" "Shapaign" and sooo many more. I think I liked Marina more than Florence but it would of been diff if Florence actually had more volume added to her mic. I can't wait till she comes back to the US this summer hopefully! Her album hits the US in May!

Oh No

Hollywood

Roothless

I am not a Robot

Guilty (u can hear me singing lol)

photo 5/9 from according to g blog.

Florence & The Machine Nyc Concert Review

2010-04-25T22:55:00.001-07:00

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I discovered Florence on 1 of the blogs I visit prob the brillant "hits from another planet" blog I always visit with some of the best new and up+coming inde artists out there. I was taken back by her soulful and strong vocals that seems to have gone right through me. Little did I know, Florence is actually only 24 my age, but appears to look 40 in utube videos. It might be because she has pale skin and bright red hair... The range in her voice was magnificent.

What is special about her sound is that she is one of those artists described as 'real' she's not 'unreachable' as the type of concerts she performs in really touch you and a relativness is felt. The Le Posion de Rouge venue in the city is very small, yet I am starting to like its intimate atmosphere, especially after I saw Marina and The Dimaonds there. I think that the fact that Florence's mic volume was so low and all the instruments she has were so loud, it killed her powerful voice, so unforuntually compared to the Terminal 5 show, I didn't get to hear her voice in its entirely the way I wanted to and the way it should of been. Even though her sold out show at Terminal 5, the mic was at a normal volume so her full range could be heard, that concert lacked the intimacy that my concert did that I saw.

Her interaction with the crowd too was rather funny, and she was very close to doing a stage dive. There was this drunk annoying girl that kept giving her shots over and over again until a point where she was thrown out. Yet Florence kept taking the shots, she is insane when it came to that, like there could have been drugs in the shots.

My fav songs from Florence are definitly, "Betweeen two Lungs" aka "lungs," "Hardest of Hearts" aka "hearts" and "You've got the Love." Those 3 songs in my opinion jusify that she is going to become huge. Some notiables are def "Drumming song" which is the first song I discovered of hers and I was instantly addicted, and "Blinding." New and upcoming talent named Florence with her wonderful band called the machine which consisted of every single instrument ever thought possible.

Drumming Song

Blinding

Hardest of Hearts

Blinding

Rabbit Heart

Hurricane Drunk*

Hardest of Hearts 2

MY FAV BETWEEN 2 LUNGS

KELIS Nyc Concert Review

2010-04-25T21:39:00.001-07:00

I knew Kelis was playing in the city to promote her upcoming album "Fleshtone" and I also knew it was an event I couldn't miss with her soulful voice and her partnership with David Guetta. I left work early for the front row and my manager was not happy because I didn't give her advance notice which is unlike me, but I didn't realize it was going to be more of an actual concert vs. a club event of her just performing like at Splash.

When I got there thankfully, there was a line outside and they seemed to have not let that many in by that point. I felt a side of relieve as I was worried I wouldn't get the front. When they finally let me in, they still didn't open the room she was performing in because she was still rehearsing. They then proceeded to open the room within a 15 min delay of waiting. I ran up the steps to claim my spot by the front as I waited 4 yrs after Kelis' previous record to see her live as in 2006 I was 20 and couldn't go the the clubs where she was promoting simply because I wasn't 21.

I managed to grab front row center like I usually do :) and low and behold, I met Raul, the owner of the "Popatemyheart" blog, 1 of my fav to read. He has an amazing selection of music that I always go to. I also saw my fellow madonna fan Camille there from Miami, shes a consistant concert goer like I am. The night opened up with a performance from "Maluka" a cross between Kelis and something or other that I havent seen before. She sang with an echoing mike with big house beats from the 90s kinda interesting.

Then 2 hrs late Kelis finally comes on, but her performance was so brillant, everyone mostly forgave her for her tardiness. The performance had everything, opening with rain coming down from the cieling which poured into metal grates that separated us from the huge gap between the stage. Then midway bubbles come out which went over the entire room, and last for "Acapella" confetti exploded from what it seemed the floor and ceiling to a point where it was so much, that everyone was covered which was quite funny.

Her set was as follows:
Intro
22nd Century*
Millionaire
4th of July*
Home*
Trick Me
Milkshake x Holiday*
Lil Star (Remix)
Brave
Acapella**
Get Along With You (Encore)

I stared my favs as what do you know, the 'Home' track leaked the next day which is also brillant. Its was just such a good show with a great crowd filled with the same amount of energy that Kelis gave us. It got to a point that the room seemed as if it was 80' and everyone was sweating, good thing I wore my neon fishnet tank. haha

What is special about Kelis is that she has this amazing voice that with her new sound sings over these brillant dance tracks that get the entire crowd going. It was definitly a concert to remember and most of all, I was so happy that I got there in perfect timing before I lost the opportunity to be up front. :) Timing is everything.

Acapella Brillant! Fea Live Drums!

4th of July

Home

Millionare

Upcoming AHA Concert May 6/8th

2010-04-25T20:37:00.000-07:00

So I've liked this band since I was a little girl esp when I would hear the "Take on Me" song play over the radio, and the hook of the lead singers high pitched vocals really drew me in... I didn't find out who sings the "take on me" song till years later however when I finally had the internet in 7th grade lol!

I am most excited to see the Thurs night show w @ Sheri and then maybe w Judi or perhaps a new friend... I am def gonna buy tix for the 2nd show, I am still kinda nervous however about money etc... but I REALLY want to see them twice, I mean I downloaded their greatest hits and discovered about 15 songs I LOVE of theirs and for 1 artist, thats a tone. I know the lead singer because he has such strong vocals and because of the fact that he hits such high notes, hurt his voice recently in feb so I know I read somewhere that they had cut their setlist in half, but then I read that he had recovered so they are back to the org setlist. Below I am going to post and list my fav songs thro utube. Enjoy them whoeever reading this! <3 Concert review will come directly following show!

Foot Of The Mountain

Analogue

Stay on these Roads

Take on Me

Summer moved on 2

Scondrel Days

Shadowside

Shadowside Music video

Take on Me Music Video

Summer Moved on Live

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Meeting Michelle Rodriguez

2010-04-25T20:01:00.000-07:00

So I went to the Go Mag awards in the city Tues night. I know there was no need to leave work early for this one, esp since I could care less of lesbian awards for parties, mostly because you can find me at the gay boy parties instead; mostly because there is actual music thats amazing+ dancing going on. Even though the socializing at the girl parties is nice too, but the problem is is that you never know whos single and who is taken...

I was supposed to meet a couple friends there, but by the time I got there, it was overpacked and we never made a meeting spot which was pretty dumb. I decided to try my luck and get ready for when MRod came on to DJ, who knew?! Its not lik her acting career is over, she is just dipping into another area of expertise I guess... So somehow with my see through neon fishnet tank I recently bought, I snuck past security on the steps none the less, mostly bc I am a pro at this point w sneaking and slipping into parties and where I am not supposed to be. I just simply acted like I 'belonged' and walked rite past security.

Michelle didn't come on until after the awards were all handed out and 2 really horrible acts came on stage and performed. I kept checking out the DJ booth in case she was up there. Of course it figures she walked into the booth the moment I wasn't there checking lol... There were a few other girls there with their gfs of course who were also big fans. As usual, I was single and by myself.... which I didn't give a damn at that moment, bc I came there with a mission; and that was to meet Michelle and get my photo w her.

I am not a celebrity person, yet I like a few woman out there such as Madonna of course A Jolie etc who have inspired me through out the years. Michelle to me has always resembled 'toughness' and a badass chick. I first discovered her of course when most people did after the "Girl Fight" movie she was in, but in "Fast and the Furious." I immeditly thought she was hot shit the fact that she could be both badass, touch, and chick at the same time. I saw her personality right through her acting, just like Angelina. She has always been 1 of the people on my list that I have wanted to meet in my life.

So the security were assholes and I managed to get into the DJ booth, but unfor they kicked everybody out except Michelle's friends and the Creaters of GO Mag. I still had a little bit of hope and waited around the DJ both for the remaining hour she was on... These girls and I were being so silly, that we thought michelle would leave thro the back doors so it was my idea after they kicked everybody out of the vip area eventually when she was about ready to finish her set to wait back there. Then 1 of the girls has the idea to hide in a garbage can, that got rediculous bc we got caught and I managed to be slick and pretended I was looking for my ATM card as the machine was in that back alley way area of M2 lounge.

So thats the moment we thought our chance was over, we thought she had left, only to find that she indeed didn't and the next thing we knew, she finished her set and called US up to the DJ booth. She said, "Hey, you 6 come up" There was still enough people at M2 to bombard her so instead of her coming down to greet us, she invited us up to her, even better...

I was the first of course to run up the steps, as the security at first STILL against her wishes wasn't letting us go up until she started yelling at them lol... I waited till the other girls met her like I was a little kid again waiting to meet Santa, and then it was my turn.

I told her how she inspired me to do triathlons and push myself in everything in my life to the limit as I always viewed her as a symbol of 'toughness.' She thanked me and shook my hand and I gave her my private training card and told her I was a pt. She checked out my arms and bas body and told me to make a muscle, that I found to be funny. She then proceeds to lift up her shirt to show me unwillingly her 'six pac' I still had a better 1 sorry Michelle ... lol. But she is def in great shape and very pretty. Her energy is amazing and I felt it right when I met her, she actually is very similar to myself in the fact she is adventours, as risk taker, and loves skydiving, even though by this point I consider the skydiving my past time bc I have been 3x unless Pam Paige really wants me to go with her...

So yea, what a nite that was, I def felt that high in the same way when I met Alicia Keys there in Dec. Was def a cool moment and I am glad I went. :D

2010-04-25T19:56:00.000-07:00

When I signed up for this race 2 yrs ago, there was some kind of major storm that hit the city w treential rain. This yr, it rained but not poured which was good. I didn't race to years ago because I went out stupidly the night before with my fast paced lifestyle when I lived in the city in campus. It was cold this morning and I went to bed late because I was anxious about the wet slippery conditions for my bike, yet I was xcited because a major BX highway was to be shutdown just for my race which only happens once a yr.

I think last yr because of the nice weather, the race was closed out. Everything seemed to work in my favor day. Got to the race in plenty of time, got in a good warmup, was able to check in properly, and made enough bathroom stops bfore the start. I ended up running to the start just in time because I always cut the bathroom down to the last sec so I dont have the urge to go... I ate Peaches and cream Oatmeal with grapes and strawberrys mhmmmm. :) Power gel was strawberry banana and lime gu. I wore my purple 2XU tri suit which I lov and even cut the built in bra out of it bc its not supportive enough anyways and rather wear my own...

So run 1 I pred w 20 mins even tho it wasnt exactly a full 5k, it was 2.8 miles... but funny enough, the 1st and 2nd place woman were at 18, 19 and I was 20 mins for run 1. Then we transitioned onto the bikes, I had such a good and fast t1. I had to be careful at the start of the bike because the parking lot was flooded like a lake due to all the rain... The race instructor even made a joke before the start of the race that he was gonna let us go in 'swim waves of 50' lol.

My goal of the 20 mile bike course which btw was on a major BX highway closed to traffic which was sick was to pass the 2nd place woman. I did such, and I crushed her :) I passed a hell of a lot of that bike and took advantage of the flat and pothole free surprisingly bike course. It wasnt even too flooded surprisngly; however the cars on the other side of the highway would purposely drive along side the riders and an occational tidal wave of water would come over the side.

So I beat the previously 2nd place female to t2 except prob was, my hand were so frozen, I could barely get on my sneakers. So I couldn't even tuck my laces, like I usually due and low and behold in the middle of run 2 the girl passes me :/ I tried to close the gap, but by that point she was too far ahead to catch up... I managed to finish exactly a min behind her... and I only wonder how it would have been if my shoe lace didn't untie.... We prob would have been neck to neck for the finish. The entire course was excellently mapped out, the entire course was flat, beautiful run by the Bronx Orchard Beach of which I've never seen before.... and of which I almost made it to on a 3 hr run when I used to live on campus while I was still going to MC.

I was so cold when I finished that I had to immeditely change into dry clothes as my lips were purple. I knew I took 3rd place even though my negative un supportive mother didn't think so. When I actually did she was surprised but at the same time, knew I have been training hard. I think I proved a lot to both my mom and myself this race that if I work hard and train hard than good things come.

I know that prob half of the org pp who were signed up didn't show, but at the same time, I was still faced with great enough competition with the 2 woman and other men that I paced by and passed on my bike...The huge plaque was sweet and I think this is the first time ever I placed in the top 3 overall; there has been times when I have been pretty close, but nothing like this :)I am xcited to see whats in store for me at some of the other short distance racing I do pre Rhode Island 70.3 in July. I now enter Q3 of racing which I broke it down even more consists of 1 more biathlon and a time trial of the races in May.

Now that my sinus infection is gone, took 3 whole weeks to get rid of it completely :/ I plan to hit the pool more times within the week and visit the track more for more intervals so my splits are faster and I can push myself harder. The nxt race is in 3 weeks exactly on Sunday May 16th and its run 2 bike 10 run 3, and according to the times last yr and the yr before, I DEF have 2nd/3rd place and can prob even race elite for this one. My goal is a 14 flat 2mi, 28 min 10mi and a 2030-21 flat run 2 for 5k. If I run these times, I am almost gaurennteed for a 300 bux cash prize. :D Cant wait!! 2011 Felt TT B12 here we come!

Cant wait!

2010-04-18T23:16:00.000-07:00

Race Moments

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Photos from Hikes

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This week

2010-04-18T21:10:00.000-07:00

This week I have to fig a way to train a man for 3 days whos a heavy lifter... and I mean heavy...
to be able to spot his lifts which I'm nervous as hell about.. mostly bc, once he fatiques out, I will have to assist him in lifting 200 LBS....

First off, what I am releaved with however is that he is coming from a Chicago office and is just in New York for the week on business.... and has only requested 30 min training sessions. 30 minutes can seem like 10 mins as it does seem to fly by quite quickly.... He needs a 5 mins warmup and 5 min cooldown exercises, so that leaves 20 mins for the core of the work out.

So, I am going to have him do an assisted dip, pullups, leg press, rows, and maybe even working in with kettle bells would be a great high volume, rapid lifitng, strength gaining exercises....

2ndly, I am going out Tuesday night to the Go Mag awards straight from work so, I have to fig out a strategy to meet Michelle Rod, which really develops when I get there. It is based on how crowded it is, where she is, and how tight security is. It is also based on if she will leave the DJ booth at any point or at the end of the nite... I am sure she will be in and out of the VIP area.... I am 99% I can score a photo w her in just 2 days and that would make my week.

3rdly, wens nite is Kelis, I tried to see her in AC that night was just a nightmare in itself, I so went to AC for NOTHING. horrible... just not the right scene for me esp going w out a friend :/ This is gonna be at Santos I guess with in my bordrem tmr, I can get the addresses thro my phone on where I'm gonna be at.

4thly Thurs night I am supposed to go out with Pam, God knows where yet, but I hope you come thro Pam if ur readin this and it works out, bc I am looking forward to a fun night and having some fun w you for quite some time now....

Being that I am going out in the middle of the week Tues-Thurs, I am NOT going out on Fri + Sat. Bas bc I NEED rest, and I'm NOT spending money for the hell of it and bc I am racing the BX biathlon Sunday + Spending most of the day w Sheri who I am super xcited to finally meet and chill w.

SO all and all this is gonna be a hard working week and I guess instead of having the fun at the end of the wkd which I am, I am gonna be having it, after work too so I have the events right under my feet which the antisipation for them is even higher since I am going to all 3 events right from work...

Thankfully, Monday Im stayin in which is another good xcuse on why I should use monday as a swimming day to get the LA out of my legs so I feel fresh in time for sunday, yet manage to get a couple speed and tempo work outs in....

The bronx biathlon, ah, Orchard Beach Pelham park, a place I almost, but not quite made it to on foot on 1 of my long ass runs I had planned while I was in school. I think I will find it new and xciting since its a first. Whew, I def did a lot of writing today thats for sure.

Unfort. bootcamp got back to me to tell me some not so good, but kinda obvi news, I kinda knew that when people or a person is being not so quite upfront with something, it usually means they are not interested... unfor, that was the case, I just think its timing and money so now I am not meeting w the bootcamp till June :/ its alright tho bc I am sacrificing sleep and time and doing the Brix, I just think that I will be able to confirm to getting up super early as well esp to earn an xtra much needed $100 bikes, and each week, I become an xtra $100 bux closer to my racing bike!

Ok enough for now goodnight XD

JUNE 18=RACING BIKE

2010-04-18T18:42:00.001-07:00

So I woke up this morning to find out that the "Timberman" aka New Hamshire 70.3 was SOLD OUT. Uh, the feelin of having a lump in my heart :/ BUT, at the same time, to be able to drive for over 6 hrs to a race then fly out to California only a week after is rediculous.... Esp since I am currently scrapping for $$ right now... I owe my parents money from old bills they helped me pay a few months back that have been building since.... I owe them tbhe price tag of my racing bike, about 3G. If I do a breakdown of the money i currently owe, I should have the racing bike FINALLY by.... FRIDAY JUNE 18TH= $2600 PAID BACK RACING BIKE IM GETTING DEAL FOR 2500

I will do this by working at plus one, my exercise specialist hours, having 6 personal training hours a week IE at least 2 clients a day 3 days a week or 1 client for 4 days and doubling another client for 2 days a week. Then the BRIX class every class paid Training Barb Paid Spinning classes Swimming lessons It will all come together that by the end of the yr, without counting my vacations, I could save 10G thats not counting my Ca + Cancun trip which is plenty of money to move out and to even move to california if I want to... But whats good is that by just doing the math, i will put away $100 bux each time I am paid and the rest goes to paying my parents off.

If
I saved $100, by the time I go to california, I will have another 3g saved and hopefully, at least 1000 bux for cancun.... Even though my bill coming in the mail is for 2g, I will have just enough to pay it off with all the side jobs I will be working.... I cant wait to get my plus one paycheck! Each Paycheck/DD I get I am saving, after June 18th I am saving EVERYthing, like Chris es, I am NOT using my CC or barely touching it, I am going to earn these end of the summer trips like I never have before so when I take them, it can feel like I earned every single moment spent.

April Update

2010-04-15T19:42:00.000-07:00

So things are getting more interesting at P.O. in the city.... developed relationships with the trainers and with select members. There are these two guys David and Kramer that always train together, but there is something special about their training style; they always seem to have a different approach which I find refreshing. Coinsidently, both of them begin their work out at the exact time I come in which is 5pm and sometime I help them out and do the work out with them or spot them etc

They design their exercises using a bootcamp style approach making the most simple exercises such as a pushup into something totally difficult IE a pushup walking wheel barrell which is actually quite fun to do, despite the burning LA in ones arm while doing it and trying to make it to the wall before fatiquing out. If I am with them for the entiredy of their work out, its already 6pm. Then I usually talk to this kid chris then who I found out is a big triathlete like myself. I could tell even the moment I looked at his legs compared to the other members there. Triathletes def give off a certain look that no matter how hard anyone else tries, they will never get that look unless they are an actual triathlete.

I mean, even for me, my body before I began running track, I never had a flat defined stomach until the 2nd yr I was runnning. I didn't get totally leaned out until I began swimming and racing triathlons, it totally changes your body, its actually pretty amazing.

Sometimes I observe Rays Sports Camp class, a class I am yearning to teach but won't allow me to do so, because they don't have enough room to add another class in the budget.

Career wise, I also met a girl on the floor this week, she was a long distance runner, we made this connection immmeditlely, its funny how you can just feel this energy of who you connect with and the energy that isnt there for the people that you don't, or shall I call its 'chemestry' ha

So, by May, my goals are as follows:

-Early Am Montclair or Caldwell Bootcamp class:
Teaching/designing my own bootcamp class through the North NJ Adventure Bootcamp Program

-BRIX Bike-Run: With Scott >6am EUS Cant wait to teach this ongoing class every 6 weeks

-Training more clients independently that I meet at various places: concerts, clubs, anywhere, as long as they can pay me $50 min I'm good :)

-Teaching Spin before Plus one job; thinking since they cant add me for the time being as an offical spin instructor there, workin at the NY Sports Club right nxt door... gotta go there to find out if they are hiring new group ex instructors nxt week style.Gtting Handed Clients @ Plus One and meeting pp on my own like the blonde girl that I am most likely training next week. I feel like by the last week of April, I am going to have 2-3 clients that are mine to keep at Plus One, so I am xcited for that, as I get $10 as a PT at PO than I did at Rbk which is cool.

-Eventually, I am trying to get involved in a kids outdoor sports performance program as well.....

Between my independent clients, Bootcamp pay, Brix pay, Spin Pay, Swim pay, + Plus one pay, I should FINALLY have the money to sign up for the remaining 2-3 half IRONman races I want to do hopefully, before they close out on me....

Then pay back the money I owe to get my racing bike after I have been waiting over 6 yrs for it. UH I can't wait till the moment I finally get it. This utter happiness comes over me when I close my eyes and imagine that I finally have one so I can stop envying these 1st yr triathletes with 1 which actually aggervates the shit outta me knowing that I was promised I would get a racing bike for college graduation, after how hard I worked.....

I finally hooked back up w Barbara again, the moment I met her, I knew she was like my 2nd mother or an older version of myself and I think she sees that in a vise versa sorta way in myself which is why we have this connection. I am whipping her upper body back into shape. The funny thing is that, everything I tell Barb she does, such as venturing to the brx trail and exploring it lol which I found quite funny, although highbridge park is a cool discovery that not many people actually know about who even live in the city.

I can't belive looking back all the places I ran to while I was still at school at MC, bc highbridge park was far as hell lol but I just needed to get out of running in Van Cortdlan park which is what most of the boring lazy ass BX bitches did.... or I just would run by their walking asses while they would chant 'bx bitches' give me a break. The memories actually make me laugh now, even though then I had to stand alone and do what I felt was right and not to become another follower, but a leader. Which ultimately, because I yearned to become my own leader, another reason why Eryka became jealous and began stalking me because she always had this fascination with my fast paced lifestyle and non-stop plans lol...

Another side note, as I was leavin the underground I bumped into Josh ala AK's trainer! lol what are the chances, maybe we can team train her in the near future, but I am keepin that down the low, cause no one needs to kno :D But it is funny that we always have the triathlons in common which is def a big passion and part of both our lives, so I am sure we will have plenty to chat about nxt week. If he does let me teamtrain her, ah my life will change!

April is really flying by, Partied too hard for my bday... not in the sense that I was drunk all over the place, because thats NEVER me, but because I spent so much time outside being overactive I guess I will call it.... But its all good, I had a suffering weekend this past weekend in bed w that sinus infection. It was so bad I couldnt run for 5 days :/

But whateves, cause I'm back at it bitches and I WILL qualify for Clearwater, whatever it takes. I am also planning for a PR despite the shitty rainy weather for Sats Half which I'm super pumped for... Bruce Springstein better show afterwords for a performance like Bob Booth has hinted to me 3 months ago or so... But any performer is cool for a race regardless

This week because I was sick and because of that fact that I am trying really hard now not to waste money that I don't have has been dull. But I need those dull weeks once in a while where I have NOTHING planned. I mean, all in all, my race is the main highlight of the week of course and I was happy for wens and thurs beautiful 70' weather.

Next week I found out about the 'Go mag' awards at M2 lounge ALA the female ver of NEXT mag; which is actually quite compared to Next mag a BORING ass mag. (Maybe I am a gay man trapped inside a womens body afterall -Madonna) haha True Story. So I am going bc I found out 1 of my heros Michelle Rodridquez is DJING! I couldnt believe it when I read it, I thought it was a joke, I guess she does that on the side for special events, everyone is thinking that she is finally going to come out for the theme of the event. haha good timing there I guess.... I mean sometimes actions speak louder than words so I am not sure why so many feel why shes still 'in the closest' but whatever I am xcited w my usual stradegy, I plan to meet her and get a photo w her ha! SO thats tues nite.

Wens night Kelis is performing at Santos Party house, that event starts right at 8pm, but I am not too worried because since its at a club, I doubt people are gonna get that aggressive, esp for her to wait outside for a spot. Im xcited bc I still havent been over to Santos yet...

Then Pam asked me to hang w her and her girls and of course I will happily Oblidge. :D So Im xcited for that, hopefully the plans wont be dropped... then to end nxt weekend, I am gonna Werk the BX biathlon, and last yr I skipped it because it was shitty weather, and like a dumbass decided to go out the night before to a peter event. Like what was I thinking?! esp for peter.... Doing it this yr no matter what the weather esp w the highway being closed down for the bike SWeeetttt... and NOT going out night before, this yr I am taking my racing more serious than I ever had before. Mostly because every single race has been charged to my card and Im not wasting my time and energy not performing to my best.

Welp thats all for now, Downloaded some sick new music my Annie, Linda Sunblad, and Gabriella Climi and lovin it

End of March update Race + Career

2010-03-29T22:26:00.000-07:00

So as there is only 1 more day remaining of March, I decided to write. The only motivating factor for me to sign up for another Brookyln Biathlon was if @ Ashley Morgan from West Point, the triathlon great was gonna race. Now that shes not racing, that 60 bux can go towards trying to register for 1/3 of Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island, New Hamshire, and Cancun....

I gotta get that money FAST before they close out...as I am checking registration daily.. I am worried sick about that... but my bill is way too high this month to charge anything else, and those bday check days are over... Im lucky if I get 1 card none theless in the mail... lol

I did go back to my 'old running store' bc 'jason' left who I was nvr crazy about and I needed money BAD. As offically I havent worked since dec bc Lifetime Fitness screwed me over bigtime. Then when I go to get advice from a previous professer she doesnt answer me either...damn ok... maybe she just wanted me to figure it out on my own, but still at least answer me, I mean that shit drives me nuts.

So When I met @ Jeff at the black eyed peas concert, it really did get me back on track. I didnt realize it was a floor shift job Ala PD shifts at reebok, but I said something to the manager and now I am being made into a trainer... after I take him through a work out on wens so he can see and know that I know what Im doing and feed into my training style more... so he can match me up to clients as in corporate fitness there aint no hussling NO more! They FEED u clients, like u have no idea....

Not only that, the group Ex classes they have there are amazing, most of them arent syndicated so u dont have to que (thank God) So I am gonna end up making more money once I get off these shifts to teach nighttime group ex classes to a small group training. I will be teaching: runners edge, Sports Camp, and Spinning classes so I am super xcited. Not only that, I got in touch w North Jersey Bootcamp so they will hook me up hopefully with helping them teach in the early am, but its still 10 mins from home and good money!

See, when I get to do what I love AND I have that feelin I will start makin good money, this is where my happiness comes out bc hard work SHOULD equal greatness... Like Eryka once told me, "I do what I want when I want"
hahaha right on....

In other news, I am currently training for the Asbury Park Half marathon.. now currently in 3 weeks! :O so I gotta get a move on w upping my milage and really start averaging the remainder of the week with 1 hr runs everyday and nxt week will be 90 min runs all week.....

1 hr is a piece of cake so I should do a 90 min run fri after zip lining...

Speaking of which, I will only be 23 for 1 more week, and oh what a yr it has been w hospital visits, monthly dr visits, but at the same time an amazing racing triathlon yr other than my bike crash and really the yr of self discovery.... even tho I am still single and havent found my partner in crime.

Have big plans, going zip lining in pa fri, and was asking to bike before hand but its too crazy to do that then zip ling and do a ropes course bc it takes a lot of energy and upper body strength...

then Sat depending on the weather, was planning on going to the beach as yesterday I saw 82' up there, but now its only gonna be 70'so looks as if I am hiking the palisades indeed..... Then I will prob do dinner to those who are def comin to my bday of my friends, then an ALL nighter w yinon yahel..

Hoping some of the new hot shirts I ordered come in time <3>

Biathlons

2010-03-11T16:21:00.000-08:00

It just occured to me that I am doing a shitload of Biathlons through out the months of March-May. Mainly because I am working on the transitioning between my bike and run and my strengths in both since my weakness is still the swim. The more I train the more I have come to a realization that the biking part is my fav whenever I get asked that question, whatever I am best at is another story.... I can run faster up hill than I can bike... its so mental biking up hill or really 'climbing'

I am doing 2 biathlons in april plus a half marathon between them, and 1 in may + a time trial. I should find 1 more biathlon just in case... or maybe not since i dont have $$ to sign up for the 2 in april yet either... lol
oh boy

Bike Road Race+Tight Packs+Drafting+Rain+COLD=Crash

2010-03-06T20:18:00.000-08:00

OK, I have been dying to do a bike road race for some type now... but its kinda dumb to do 1 with NO outside training, NO training in packs, and in the freezing rain. I would usually suck it up, but its soooo not worth a crash, esp with the ONLY bike I have, my road bike with acts as my training bike and my racing bike for the last SIX years because me or my parents can't afford a racing bike. Its sad, I would rather spend my money on races, then spend it on a bike and not race. Some people don't realize how good they have it! NO IDEA.....

Anyway, I decided to merge some more similar races together so it becomes the progression of the 2 biathlons to finish up Q1, then my Half marathon, and another couple biathlons for Q2, for Q3, I get into the sprint tris, Q4 will be my first half IM in 2 yrs and and my fav tri of the yr the metroman, Q5 will be my 2nd Half IM and then Santa Barb. Q5 is cruital from a money perspective and training esp since I LOVE ca. Q6 is the grand finale, Cancun + Clearwater. and throwin in a local boardwalk Grand Prix 5k.

2010 is the yr of the C.C. CANCUN.CLEARWATER werq

I am glad bc of my money situation as of now, I am not being lik an idiot and traveling all around lik I used to seeing madonna or offer. I mean enough is enough, I hate getting submerged in these clicks of people where they are obsessed w only 1 thing or 1 person and thats our only commonality. Only I think to myself that even though I am an obsessive person, I can break out of it because I have a spectrum of interests, other people can't. Enough of those people...

Anyways, I wish the RR was tmr instead bc the nxt few days are gonna be as high as 60' which is amazing for East Coast weather in March. But come Thurs, temp drops and Rain all thro nxt wkd... But Hey Im lookin at a week away, but my training just isn't there for a RR and want to avoid a crash as much as I can. So I will have lost anothe r$25 bux I dont have suxx major ass
BUT I was going down the shore anyways to celebrate Venus bday nxt Sat, and then I hear Tony Moran is playin ALL night in phili, so wtf, Im so going!!!

Then the nxt day, I see Marina + The Diamond Finally in Brooklyn w Venus again.! Hope I can bring another friend w me as well since shes bringing her new gf. Sometimes I wonder when I will ever meet my special someone and why its so difficult for me to do so. I mean I kno I can be an outthere, outgoing person, but still, this is rediculous, not complaining now bc I sure as hell dont want a relationship when I live at home, unless of course the other person lives on their own :)

But I cant do long distance and I need to find something thats mutual... I guess they say when u stop looking it comes...

Race Update + $ Situation

2010-03-02T12:40:00.000-08:00

Uh, So ever since I left Rbk Sports Club/NY, I thought I may be offered better opportunies, I was wrong. I applied at this gym called "Lifetime Fitness" in NJ because I heard great things about the gym from a member stand point because if I were a rich member, it is a nice, modern, big, and clean gym to work out in. BUT what I didn't know when I got hired was the fact that I was going to have these unpaid 'shifts' and I would take clients through FREE unpaid sessions. Like are you kidding me? I worked way too hard for my college degree and it took me NINE FREAKIN months to pass that NASM. I coulda had a baby if I were ever interested in having kids... lol

Its like a slap in the face, like really? TIME is MONEY and I dont work for free. I left this job the day I started bc I dont take BS.!

So, offically I havent worked since December which sux majorly. I really have cut down on my plans TREmendesly. I own my parents 3gs bc they helped me pay my CC bills in the past so I dont get charged interest. I am not a big charger, but unfor most of it is race fees and nessessities that added up.... Currently, I am applying to more sports performance gyms in Jersey OR corporate SALARY no SALES jobs.

By the time I get that paid off and find a job thats right for me, there is no way I would be able to save for St. Croix in time, esp for the pain in the ass hassle to take my bike on the plane and in this case, I would of had to transfer flights not worth it. I mean, I told myself after I graduated college, I would do St. Croix because it looked beautiful and interesting, only I didn't consider the pain and suffering in Hawaii 3 yrs ago when I almost collapsed because of the heat which affected my over all time.

SOOO I am taking the advice from Kawami :If I can drive to a race, with out the hassle of flying with my bike, DO IT: And I will, July 11 Rhode Island wkd trip which is a flat, fast course and August 22 New Hampshire Wkd trip which is hilly but beautiful and easy lake swim.

I know I will qualify its all about hard work, a never ending belief, and heart.

UPcoming :)

2010-02-21T18:38:00.000-08:00

Rundown of plans for nxt .... um, 8 wkds 2 months!

Feb 24 Black Eyed Peas Concert Msg + David Guetta afterparty= 1 insane INSANE night, hope im not fallin asleep at work the nxt day!

Feb 27
Snow Tubing~
Feb 28 Long branch beach race + hangin down JS

March 6 Last Track meet mixin it up running the 800, 400, 200, mile maybe...
March 7 FINALLY Hikin w Mike

March 14 Central Park Road Race= my 1st ever biking race, nervous about tight pack ridin, but gonna get some trainin rides in b4 hand so I will be alright ;)
+
Marina + the Diamonds @ Bell house in Brooklyn= The moment I saw this girl, I thought she was ab beautiful and has this unique gwen stefaini like voice, def gonna see her in BK + to avoid screwin w my schedule @ my new job unless I have to.

March 20 Brooklyn Biathlon :-) had a lot of fun w this race in the fall, beautiful + fun course, and its city tri, they put on some great events :)

March 27 Tiesto Atlantic City= Well, since NONE of my friends got tix, I guess I will be celebrating Bday wkd #1 by myself thx guys!

April 2-3 Niagara Falls waterfall + Haunted Houses BDAY wkd Adventure= Can bring 4 friends MAX so whoever is def interested, let me know ASAP. thx

April 9 Kelis + Freemasons Live
April 11 Brooklyn Biathlon #2

April 17 Asbury Park Half Marathon w post race Concert <3

April 30th-May 5th St. Croix! Racin Half IM

May 6 A-HA nyc concert

Spin Cert Finally!

2010-02-21T18:17:00.000-08:00

So Today I guess out of luck, I finally got into an all day spin cert. Of course I need to take the final test online to be "offical" but completeing this all day cert is a BIG accoplishment esp since its been on my goal list for months now!

Spinning is way more complicated than 1 may think. It doesn't just consist of the music, it consists of 5 different training levels + programs depending on who is taking the class on that given day. There is:
1. The Beginner Level
2. The Endurance Level
3. The Strength Level
4. The Interval Level
5. Race Day Level

The beginner level only consists of Flat Climbs only 60-70% max
The Endurance level consists of Flat + Hill Climbs but still staying on the seat + Simply adjusting the resistance to resemble a hill
The Strength Level consists of Flat, hill climbs, and runs which means actually getting off the seat and holding the postion spining upward
The interval level consists of jumps, up and down in the seat and ATB
The race day should only be down w advanced riders and only 1-2x a month, all out max intensity

These are key components to designs a spinning program, than added music :)

Offer, here we come! <3

Bike Road Racing

2010-02-13T15:37:00.000-08:00

For the last few yrs, I have always wanted to do some bike road races. I decided that I am going to race in central park twice once in march, and once in April. Should help my speed for my tris. Def gonna be an intense, 4 lap race :O

:) THE NYC BICYCLE RACING SPRING SERIES 2010

Constant Change

2010-02-13T14:17:00.000-08:00

I was going to race Thursday, and NEVER does cramps stop me from racing, but since I wasn't preregistered and track racing isn't my priority right now, PLUS its a bitch to get into the city and all the way uptown, I decided to scratch it. I had HORRIBLE cramps, and I nvr get cramps that bad. Luckily, I only had cramps that day, all day :/

But I did go on the train in the middle of the night last night for an hr getting in a solid fast paced spinning work out. I am about to to a tempo today followed by quick weights and a distance swim. Sux the gym closes at 7, but it is the wkd and people want to go home.

Im gonna have to get used to workin on Sunday morns too which sux bc thats a major training day for me, but I am off fri +sats and those are gonna have to be my hard days. Luckily, or else I woulda nvr taken the job they are allowing me to flip flop my sat/sun schedule for races, or Hiking :)

Registering for ALL the races in feb to avoid closeout and so I will get slammed w a big bill at once vs avoid charges every single month.

Signing up for santa barbara and waiting till I complete the 1st bk biathlon in march till I sign up for the last one in april to avoid another feb charge.
uh sacrifice, but I am xcited that kawami tri suits are helping me out, thats a start, and I kno as I qualify and work my way up the latter, people will start coming to me. finally

Money + Sacrifice

2010-02-10T18:24:00.001-08:00

Hey all, so I just revised my racing schedule once again. I have multiple goals I want to reach this year, but because of money, I can only choose 1 of them. That one has been in the back of my mind and heart for some time now, and that is to qualify for Clearwater. I am worried about being closed out of Cancun, but I just can't afford to sign up just yet... but in the past 2 yrs I wanted to race, it never closed out.

So I took away 2 sprint races that didn't make sense in my schedule. May + June are def Duathlons + Sprints. July + Aug are strictly olympic. I must focus on that given distance within my training or I will screw myself up and end up injured.

Being that said, placing in the local sprints isn't doing me any good anymore with getting my name out there and becoming someone. No I am not trying to become pro and paid, I never would doubt myself because u nvr know how fast I might become, but just making it to those champ races are my goals.

My bill is gonna be so high this month, but I made the decision that I would rather get a high Feb bill then a high april bill right when I am supposed to leave for st. croix. That gives me time to pay it off, but at the same time, I am worried about the time it takes to pay it off AND the time it takes to save for St. croix.... I hope it all works out, other wise I may do Rhode Island instead in July....

Not exactly the place I went to spend money on to go, as I have been there before and it def doesnt wow me, but it is a qualifying race...

Now to sign up for Santa Barbara... FINAL charge of Feb... :/

Feb Update

2010-02-05T19:59:00.000-08:00

1st off, I got closed out of a race too which Im pissed about. For the 2nd yr in a row, I was closed out of the 'Wyckoff tri' which is a ridiculously fun yet a competitively ext sprint race. They have the coolest prizes too with "Division champ" embroidered on a backpack and a gym back I now won 2 yrs ago.

I esp had the registration date in my calendar 4 months prior and was gonna mail the ap the day it opened. But since its sponsored by the ymca, they have never had an online entry system. SOooo, what I found out which is mad shady is that, people WALKED in their aps!! If I woulda known I was aloud to do that since I live 40 mins away from the race, I would of gotten in. Because of this fact, I am even more pissed off I didn't get in this yr more than last. Last yr it was kinda my fault because I waited a few weeks after registration opened having no idea at the same time , the race grew that much in popularity like damn... really?

Oh well, so I signed up for the Lavaman sprint again which is a nice flat course which I felt great and raced really well in last yr, despite the freezing cold pouring rain. This race falls on fathers day on sunday June 20th. I also decided to try the much talked about 'flat as a pancake' race in Staten island which should be interesting..

I am figuring, the way I designed my race schedule this yr was to kick off w the track races working on my speed/pace. Then do a 4 miler so I can really use what I gained from my track races into the distance race at the end of feb. Once I get into march/April thats all Biathlon/Half marathon training.

Then I do the St. Croix half in early may which has an extremely hilly bike course. That being said, I figured I would def work more in the month of June on Intensity/speed work through my races rather volume and hills. I think after that half I'm gonna need a break. As for July/Aug that's when I boost the volume/distance, but I don't get hilly again till Santa barb if that's hilly....

In other news, trying to save up what I have and pay some bills back that I owe. I hope to death I can put the money together and slip away to ca for Easter wkd for my 24th bday. We'll see, so far saw affordable 300 buck flights round trip to Santa ana which is ten mins from my cousins. Is that to much to ask?! Its not like Im asking for a ride from LAX and having them drive in traffic. Although the last time I flew into Lax, I saw some celebrities :-) hehe My last 2 trips to cal I have flown into San Diego but its far away from Irrrvine.

I have been takin advantage in neg and pos ways due to the fact that I haven't been working since late dec. :O yea I coulda had a lot of money saved up, but at the same time I'm not gonna work at some dry cleaners no offense, but I will not go beneath myself like some people tried to belittle me um no.

I have a feeling that Cancun, my 2nd big trip of the yr in Sept will be more fun than st. croix bc there is so much more to do there. To be honest, I prob wouldn't go to st. croix out of all the pls if I wasn't racing there, its still kinda Islandized I've read so im gonna really prepare myself for nothing fancy when I go, also to save money.

My summers prob gonna be like summer 2007 when I went to Hawaii in June then back to Cal in Aug.
If Im lucky and train+ race hard, I will be in clearwater in NOV. As far as qual for the 2011 ITU champ, only money and time will tell....

2010 Races Broken down

2010-01-18T21:29:00.000-08:00

LADY GAGA CANCELS HER SHOW :(

2010-01-15T14:06:00.000-08:00

I WAS LOOKIN FORWARD TO THIS SO FREAKIN MUCH, I AVOIDED THE DEC CAMDEN SHOW BC ITS FAR AS HELL AND IN A BAD AREA, AND I MEAN, REALLY BAD.....I SAW GWEN STEFANI THERE ONCE AND ....ENOUGH SAID

WHEN I HEARD SHE CANCELED YESTERDAYS SHOW, I HAD BAD VIBES

THEN I GO ONLINE AND SEE SHE CANCELED 3 MORE SHOWS COUNTING AC. OF COURSE W MY LUCK, EVERY SINGLE SHOW IS TO BE RESCHEDULED EXCEPT AC WTF?!

LADY GAGA - CANCELLED
January 16
Unfortunately, due to exhaustion and dehydration, Lady Gaga collapsed and passed out before her show last night in West Lafayette, IN, and her physician has advised her to take a few days off to rest. As a result, three shows have been cancelled, including the Borgata performance tomorrow, Saturday, January 16. Tickets for this performance will be refunded. All ticketholders should return to their original point of sale for a full refund. Credit card purchases made thru the Comcasttix Call Center, www.theBorgata.com, or the Borgata Box Office will be automatically refunded. If ticketholders have additional questions they can call 866.900.4TIX.

I AM NOT A HAPPY MONSTER :/

Two people who belong together make a world

2010-01-14T22:25:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iIYRZWBd9Y&feature=player_embedded

Be sure to smile and speak from your heart and tell the people you care about how you feel because sometimes in this lifetime, you only get 1 chance.

Movies Jan_April Most Xcited to see!

2010-01-13T16:16:00.000-08:00

Lady Gaga After Party Sat!

2010-01-13T16:15:00.000-08:00

3 days till Lady Gaga eats my heart Haha

2010-01-12T22:23:00.000-08:00

Hoping my stubhub tix is legit or im gonna be PISSsssssed! I get my money back, but still for a general admission ticket to haul my ass 2 hrs away from home to drive there and wait in line for hrs in the freezin cold would kill me! I am 99% its real, but of course I cant find out till the sec they scan the ticket! lol Sometimes the have problems reading the ticket (thank God for digital tickets) and they just let people through....pt of me hopes thats the case, just in case.

If all goes well, I will be able to wait inside the warm casino and be front row center. I am more xcited for this show than I am for any other gaga show. Its her more theatrical and prop oriented, chereographed, and best songs....

Being that the venue is so small, even if I had a nyc ticket, its soooo much better I am seeing her @ AC bc forget it, RC I wouldnt be able to get close AT ALL> hate that venue for concerts.... Welp, POP will eat my Heart in 3 days!! <3

1st hike of the year!

2010-01-12T15:17:00.000-08:00

So I met this guy off fb and the weird NJ forums bc I am looking for diff things to do other than clubbing and new friends to meet in 2010. I love hiking + adventure and thought this would be exciting! SUPER pumped :D

Hello all, The next hike is the Rahway River Greenway! This is sure to be an interesting hike with a great amount of diversity!We will be meeting at 8:30 am at a municipal parking lot in Union NJ at the following GPS coordinates. 40°41'33.13"N 74°16'19.80"WTo get there from Rt 78 heading east, take exit 49a to merge onto Rt 124/Springfield Ave. Continue on this to an intersection and turn left on Rt 82/Morris Ave.Follow Morris Ave/Rt 82 east and turn right on Stuyvesant Ave. Keep going left where Elmwood Ave goes right. Soon, turn left on Wewanna Ave across from a church building. The parking lot will soon be on your right hand side. Once we meet here the plan is to shuttle cars down to near the end of the Rahway River south of Rahway. I've found plenty of good parking down there, and we'll take as few cars as possible after meeting.Very briefly, we will walk along some railroad tracks and soon come to the Rahway River where there is a lift bridge. Rather than continueing on the tracks, we turn left under the Garden State Parkway under a bridge paralleling the river into a park. There are paved trails which will lead us to a brackish meadow. We'll be crossing this marsh meadow on a giant concrete pipe!We'll have to do a short road walk to the middle of Rahway, then we pick up some urban greenways that are very well done, some with boardwalks made of treks, paved and unpaved pathways, and more.The greenway has an intense action plan for the future including trails and recreation, some of which has already been implemented. Along the way we'll pass several dams and lakes.The river will take us north from Rahway into Cranford, then to Kenilworth and Union.Our good buddy Kyle Zalinsky will be leading us through part of this one, as these are his stomping grounds! He'll certainly show us points of interest and give us some of the history of the Church we'll be meeting near.We will also take turns pushing our backpacks around in a Kohls shopping cart during the course of the day!

2010 Goals

2010-01-12T14:04:00.000-08:00

My main goal is to keep age grouping away as in just 3 months I will be 24, the last yr in my age category. Once I leave this category, its gonna be a whole lot tougher.

Then I compete against those fast ass women who run 6 min miles for 13 miles.... sorry
not me. I think at that point, I have more bike power.

No one knows how bad I want to be in California right now. I wish I can just move out there and live with people and not work lol....

Being a trainer is tough, real tough, but I am glad I know how to train, injury free.

Ever since I started racing triathlons in 2005, I really grew into how to race. 2005-2006 are seasons I went through to build my base, my racing resume to prove to myself that I can do it. From Sprint to Olympic to half IM and I did. But the thing was I wasn't focused on my personal best, I was just focusing on completion.

2008 was the season where I decided to go nuts and I raced practically every single weekend of the spring, summer, and fall months from May-Oct. Being that said, I raced diff distances, one weekend I might have been doing a sprint, then followed by a half IM. It made no sense and I barely had anytime to train correctly. Eventually it caught up to me and in Oct 2008 after I completed my 2nd half IM ever just missing breaking 6 hrs bc of stomach issues/knee pain, I injured my knees for 2 months.

The only savor I had was the pool, I got in that pool every day. My knees where so shot from all the racing and no recovery that I couldn't even cycle. I had permanent damage to my knees, my friend lynda asks me why I don't do the empire state building stair race anymore, its bc I am too afraid of injuring my knees. Plus, that race is some serious shit, you either do it full ass or no ass. The 2 yrs I raced it I spend 3 months training up various parking deck steps in the freezing cold at night, scaring the shit out of people lol, stadium steps, treadmill inclines, and even the steps in my 3 fam house. Yea, I ran up 86 flights of now nycs tallest building in 16 mins, but boy that training was rough and not fun.

Anyway, so 2008 was def my learning experience year, that btw 05'06' I already had my volume in, there was no reason why I had to go that nuts on the races. I think it was more because I had an independent study in motivations of triathletes (see how obsessed I am) but instead of using all the emails I had gotten from oh lets see, 6 months of racing, with no responses, I had to do a random fb interviews. lol

2009 was def my peak yr every single race I placed and won my ag, there were a few I came in 2nd, but I would take that bc they were pretty respectable races. It was a great feeling to see myself place consistently and grow faster in all 3 events. I think if anything my swimming speed was a little weaker than normal, but I think it more has to do with getting disoriented bc I cant see and I get dizzy sometimes during the swim of the race, very dizzy actually bc of my low bp.

I think what sucked most about 2009 was my bike crash. Never have I ever gotten into such a bad spill. It was all my fault, I was racing this super sprint tri which I was lit on a role for top 3 women overall and I was rolling so deep on the bike that I remember being the first women. You know when you get in that zone, I was def in the zone, but too much I'm afraid that caused me to crash. It was a circuit loop and I had my head between the aereobars and there was a huge pothole that swallowed me whole. It was quite strange bc we repeated the same bike circuit, the road was just paved, and I saw nothing hazardous during the entire course. Otherwise, I def wouldn't have been riding that carelessly.

I wiped out so badly that I got knocked out, broke my nose, I have scares on my knees, shoulder, chin bc I cut it open so bad I needed stitches etc. I cracked my helmet and my aluminum bike frame w carbon forks and like an idiot I let my bike store throw it out. There goes 5 yrs of racing w it down the drain. Yes, 5 yrs and I STILL don't have a racing bike.

See, I might not be top 3 overall, but I def think I am good enough to get sponsored. Not for the sake of being sponsored, but so someone can help me pay for my races that I can't afford. But you see, NO ONE will help me, no coach , no parents, no mentor, no one. Its all on me. I have some huge goals in 2010 and it is as small as paying for the races which is an accomplishment for me bc they are so damn expensive.

My ultimate goal is to qualify for clearwater, I think I am going to attempt to race a half marathon sometime in April, prob the flat jersey shore one so I can see how fast I can go. I have various prep races planned and then the big ones of course.

I have allowed plenty of time to recover and train and save and I am going at it hard. Hard and focused and being smart. I hope to GOD I get my racing bike soon, because it my life, in my family, I am promised 1 thing for 5 yrs, I finally graduate college and I get NOTHING. Being a triathlete who races, places and travels with no racing bike. But Hey, I got zipp wheels after 5 yrs....

2010 my year I WILL be behind you, watch for me!

Cancun Hotels Decisions Decisons...

2010-01-12T13:29:00.000-08:00

I think more than St. Criox, once I get a job again, I am def lookin forward to going to Cancun in Sept for another shot qualify for the Clearwater champs in Nov. I have been wanting to go there forever where as if I wasn't racing, I prob would never have even thought of St. Criox. Besides the fact that there is 10x more to do in cancun even tho its 10x more xpensive.

So I am trying to decide between these 2 hotels, The Sun Palace and the Dream Resort. Both are similar, have magnificent pools that are right on the beach and our luxury period. The Sun Palace has higher ratings, I think its more upscale, where as the Dream reminds me of the Atlantis hotel in the Bahamas meaning the resort seems to offer more activities than the other. Here are the photos:

The Sun Palace:

The Dream Resort

New Jams of Day

2010-01-10T20:13:00.000-08:00

Kenna- Turn
http://filecone.com/newjams/2010/Jan%2010/Kenna%20-%20Turn%20-%20NewJams.net.mp3

Christina Milian I'm Sexy
http://filecone.com/newjams/2010/Jan%2010/Christina%20Milian%20-%20I%20Am%20Sexy%20(Feat.%20The-Dream)%20-%20NewJams.net.mp3

Michael Jackson Another Day fea Lenny Kravitz
http://filecone.com/newjams/2010/Jan%206/Michael%20Jackson%20-%20Another%20Day%20(Feat.%20Lenny%20Kravitz)%20Full%20-%20NewJams.net.mp3

Jason Derulo She Flys Away
http://www13.zippyshare.com/v/89008401/file.html

Jason Derulo Speaker Boxx
http://usershare.net/3r72wqm1396f

Bosson What If I
http://www.4shared.com/file/137987246/8c951bd1/bosson-what_if_i.html

Race Photos

2010-01-10T19:12:00.001-08:00

Lovely Bones Movie Caps

2010-01-10T19:09:00.001-08:00

Alicia Keys Exp

2010-01-10T18:57:00.000-08:00

So I decided to rehash and go back to Dec 18th bc I want to reminse. This day was the release party for the 'Element of Freedom' at the M2 loune in ny, a club I often like because of its loungy yet amazing dancing space. Unlike Pacha, they don't jam pack everybody in to a point where you can't move, yet it definitly does get crowded. There are enough bathrooms where there is never a line and the bar is huge with plenty of fruity selections which I love.

I went w my friend Steph, and I didnt know what to think. It was a cold night and we were first in line. Unlike the Greenhouse, which was wack btw, we even got let in right away w the vips. I knew in that moment it was gonna be a great night. So we were scouting the club for Akeys only we didn't see her. Then she caught my eye in this other 'vip' area which isn't norm the vip area bc everytime I have been there, the upstairs they rope off.

We tried sneaking in, but unsuccessfully failed lol. I wasn't quick thinking on my toes, and couldn't blurt out a random table number fast enough. Only it was pretty obvi that we didn't have vip bands on either lol. My xcuse, they fell off lmao.... But I wasn't to dissapointed because I had good vibes that something rare and xciting was about to happen, just moments later.

I said to my friend watch Alicia roll out on the dance fl stage and do a surprise performance. Literally just that had happened and it happened so fast, I still can't believe it. Since I had that thought in my head already and at the moment it was actually happening, I was prepared on what to do to get my moment. I was already on the catwalk so I said screw it. I slipped between the 15 security that was up there only to stand nxt to Alicia.

I met her once before on a tv show, but nothing compared to that night. I slipped her my business card bc you never know, and she started performing. I was singing so loud at one point she put the mic to my mouth. It was a cool moment to know that there was hundreds of people below shooting pictures and I was standing there with her and 15 burly security guards. She went to leave and took a photo with me before she left and slipped out of the building. That was a night to remember forever.

Free Workouts

2010-01-10T18:53:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv5cG7JW5q8

This is called the row pushup. Basically you grab 5-15 Lb dumbells, whatever suits your strength level. You line them up and actually hold them on the down phase of the pushup. As you come up, you need to balance on 1 arm and do a row motion with the opposite arm. It might seem easy, but you defintly need the strength and balance at the same time as the endurance to pushup then row back to back.

The Inbetween

2010-01-10T18:37:00.000-08:00

So who ever is reading this, GO SEE THE LOVELY BONES~! It comes out wide this coming fri Jan 15th and it was so good that I am reading the book and just might see it again with my cousins. What a beautifully made film thats all I gotta say.

I really liked it because it combined several elements that spark my interest in film. The supernatural, the unknown, dying, afterlife, mystery, murder, suspense, and ghosts or spirits of course. I feel like right now in my life I am in the inbetween. I have never not worked, I have always worked since I was 17. I never knew how tough it is to now get a new job until I don't have one at all. I guess that goes with everything in life.

I am gonna stop going out clubbing as much, kinda like skydiving which I have done 3x, I'm kinda burned. I need a constant change in my activies to keep me stiumlated. I think my 2010 focus in my fun entertainment is going to be to take several road trips, esp when it starts getting warmer out again and take hikes and photograph what I see. I am gonna take advantage of my adentourus heart and just do.

See I also used clubbing unlike the norm, I never did nor do I do drugs, I dont drink too much, I go for the music and the dancing. So when I do go, its like a work out in itself bc I am legit NON stop dancing lol. I never used to feel so comfortable dancing, forget it, when I was 18 I just stood in 1 spot. In a way, its like being a comfortable dancer has opened me up in several ways. I feel like I am less uptight and more relaxed.

I just posted my 2010 races, I cut them down to 1-2 Max a month bc of my money situation. I am going to start the yr off with several track races to work on my speed as a base. Then come march I am going to do a couple biathlons to work on my transitions and leg power. Hopefully by then, I will finally have my race bike... I am trying to get a couple jobs lined up in Chelsea the heart of my people lol. Maybe if that works out, the change of the general population of members will better suit me there.

I am really xcited about going to St. Criox, only the only thing that is set is the actually race. I have no flight or hotel yet, but as soon as I pay my parents back and I save a little bit I am bookin. I kno living in the city and finally moving out of Jersey has been on the top of my list for quite some time, but I def want to get this race squared away first. I designed my race schedule in such a way where I am going to be home June, July, and Most of August working and saving. I am gonna cruise the race in June maybe even take top 3 women overall this time bc I have seen such a upward jump in my performance in local elite races. (dont have to worry about trying to win those zipp wheels anymore for 5 yrs lol)

Well, thats all for now....