September 23rd 2008
Hi everyone!
Well the last couple of weeks have been a blur. I am now home on Australian soil and still on a high from Atlantic City after placing 6 th overall in a top line up. I placed an incredible 3 rd in the 1 st round and 4 th in the 2 nd round so definitely my best show yet.
It’s been a long time making headway into the States but it’s been so worth it. To know that I was so close to an Olympia qualification is both awesome and terrifying, but I am filled with hope, anticipation and excitement, and to think I was contemplating retirement after this trip! Now- no way! I will definitely be back in New York in 2009 with a kick ass routine to match my physique.
Apart from this I met some wonderful people yet again- my room mate, Jacquie Jarrett from New Zealand whom I met in New York was competing in the States for the first time on the pro circuit. Her first foray into the pro figure arena was extremely tough with over 30 girls in the line up. Jacquie looked great and I wish her all the best with her up and coming shows. I also had the pleasure of meeting Allison Jones Williams and her husband John who I hope to stay in contact with in the future. Allison is another great competitor from the States and looked beautiful in a tough figure line up.
I had the opportunity to catch up with Rosa Romero and Arina Manta at different shows whilst in the USA with both girls doing Australia proud. Rosa was in great condition and looked beautiful in Atlantic City. Unfortunately her placing did not reflect this however she came back with a vengeance in California one week later placing 6th in the TOC.
Onto more local news Alicia Negrin and Tracey Walker, both Fit Ambition Girls competed this week end just gone and did very well. Alicia placed 3 rd in the WNBF Qld titles and Tracey in NABBA in the NT placing 2 nd. Well done girls I am proud of you both.
Well the PHAT CAMP schedule is up on www.getphatwithjen.com . Jen will be in Melbourne on the 20 th of March 2009, Qld on the 27 th of March and Sydney on the 3 rd of April. So register now to secure your spot. Remember, if you are a personal trainer and bring along 5 or more girls you get a discount. Make sure you get in quick because spaces will fill up and don’t forget- if you pay in full by November 1st you also get a discount on the full amount.
This weekend is Olympia weekend and my thoughts are with Jen Hendershott. I wish I was there to cheer her on but as I had to come home to my boys my thoughts are with her and I know she will rock the house this year. After training with Jen for 4 weeks I know she is ON and ready to bring it to Vegas. Good Luck Jen.
Well guys that’s it for me. So until next time take care and train hard.
Donna
