annemarie_DJ’s BodyBlog

Enjoying a holiday today! Best way to begin is with a nice long workout. I did an hour of cardio (35 mins on stairmill then 25 mins on treadmill).  I was listening to Podrunner (which you can download for free on internet) and it really keeps me going. I could have run another hour.  Well… maybe not.  I followed that up with a bunch of lunges, leg extensions and ham curls.  Hopefully, I will not need to use my legs for anything else today!  ouch! 

Yesterday, I attended a posing clinic today in prep for Saturday’s competition. This will be my 3rd competition and my 3rd posing clinic/workshop. I think one can never be over-prepared! Every time I go to the clinic I learn something new. It was led by pro-figure competitor Natalie Waples and also competitor and dietician, Michelle Matthews. These two ladies are awesome and genuinely want us to do well. The side poses for this competition will probably be different: US style. This style seems to be increasing at the Canadian competitions. So I wanted help in getting it right. It also gave me a chance to get into comp mode mentally. Now I know what I need to practice all week.

I met 2 competitors who will be with me in Masters category. Let me tell you, these women look hawt - they are totally ripped! So that was a good reality check for me! It’s gonna be a tough competition!! So I really need to get the presentation right! 

Wish me luck… the countdown begins.  Peak week is always the toughest. 

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