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I love sports and have always been involved in all sorts of activities growing up, particularly volleyball, swimming, and track. But, I believe it was in P.E. class in high school during my freshman year that I realized I could bench my bodyweight (120 lbs). From there, I found it fun and challenging to see how strong I could get. After college, I ran 4 marathons in 15 months in hopes to qualify for the Boston Marathon- that is when I started to take fitness very seriously. Since the Los Angeles Marathon in March 2007, I have taken a "hiatus" from endurance running and have focused more on strength training, high intensity cardio, and competing in Figure.
Why I Love It:
Its amazing what hard work can do. A person can really change the way he or she feels when fitness and good nutrition is a part of life.
How I Stay Motivated:
I stay motivated by remembering what my goals are. I think that by staying in great shape and setting an example motivates and inspires others, which in turn further motivates me to be the best I can be.
BB Accomplishments:
NPC 2009 Tournament of Champions, 2nd, Figure B
NPC 2009 Orange County Classic- 5th, Figure B
Not so much bodybuilding, but sports- related...
-Junior Olympic volleyball Bronze and Gold medals
-All State volleyball player in HS
-2006 Arizona Marathon in 4:08
-2006 San Diego Marathon in 4:06
-Ran '06 Detroit and '07 LA Marathons
-Climbed to the top of Mt Snowdon, UK
Forum Signature:
"Mental toughness is essential to success." - Vince Lombardi
Much to my surprise, I actually got to shoot with SecondFocus! After I got over my initial shock, surprise, amazement, or whatever you want to call it, I did an amazing photo shoot with the very talented, Ian Sitren of SecondFocus Photography in Palm Springs, CA. I spent an awesome day...
Awww...that's too bad. USC and ND usually is a battle...I'm pulling for ND, since I attended UCLA for my MBA. Sports makes for unusual bedfellows...:) Keep up the impressive work...the Excalibur is a wonderful year-ending event.
That's right...keep it SoCal! I can't think of a better influence than Gina A. The Border States are happening nxt wknd...any chance of a visit? A good reason to come to SD.
i really have some difficulties here.... what exactly is the difference between a g.string and a thong?mm i use to buy ds pink thingy for my cousins bday tomorow.. i think u girls wna make us guys confused.....hehehe=) do u have any idea?
Congrats on a fabulous TOC placing and a successful 2009, Ali. Another SoCal figure treasure along with Aliotti, Gonzales, and Roy. Keep it up...you're gorgeous.
hi, I see your profile, and I think you have a great motivation. Now I very need a slap to wake me up and go to workout hardly. Please give me some slaps!!:)
