A lot has happened since I last posted! I've been a very busy girl...
After much consideration, I decided to get back on stage and compete. This time around however, on a much different stage. The Ms Fitness organization was and always will be family, but it was time to try something new. Fitness is my passion, and it's important to keep that passion fresh and fun. I gave up my 'pro' status with the IFSB in order to compete with the NPC. New organization, new routine, new look!
My NPC debut was the Colorado State
Championship, with the title of Ms Fitness Colorado and a ring at stake. It was a fantastic experience all around. The people were so kind, the show was well run and... I won!
The next step is representing Colorado at Nationals in Cleveland at the North American Championships on September 2nd. I've been in training for a while now, so it's basically all auto pilot! Because I've surrounded myself with positive people, supportive friends and a loving family, I feel that this journey has been an easy one.
Post show with (from left) some friends, my Dad, Nikki, Mom, Jeremy, coaches Tracy and Cameron Bodner and Brian.
I plan on blogging about my experience as I diet, train and all around prepare for my first NPC National show. Wish me luck!
As a personal trainer, Ms. Fitness USA is a regular person's champ
LOVE YOU SIS! We are all so very proud of you! You will be wonderful at Nationals and have lots of love and support from your Colorado fans! Love you xo
Posted by: Nikki Piburn | 08/16/2011 at 01:09 PM
Cameron and I are so proud of you Taryn! You are gonna rock Cleveland and I'm so thrilled that we will be there to see you on Center Stage!
Posted by: Tracy Bodner | 08/17/2011 at 12:38 AM
Taryn, You are such an inspiration. Love that you found a new arena
in which to test and demonstate your multi-talents! Congrats and best
wishes for your next endeavor!
Posted by: Michele Roth | 08/17/2011 at 08:36 AM
Thanks Michele! As you know, there's nothing more fun than a new challenge ; )
Posted by: Taryn | 08/17/2011 at 05:05 PM
Cameron and Tracy... Couldn't imagine doing this without you! Thanks for all the help.
Posted by: Taryn | 08/17/2011 at 05:07 PM
Love you Sis! Thanks for the constant love and support.... And always having my back ; )
Posted by: Taryn | 08/17/2011 at 05:08 PM
Congrats on winning Ms Fitness Colorado ! 17 days till Cleveland and the chance for an IFBB Pro card.
Posted by: Cameron | 08/18/2011 at 04:26 AM
Taryn, you are so ready for Cleveland! Go for it; and have FUN! Show 'em what you got and just have a blast. All your preparation will be so apparent to the judges! Love, Your Dad xoxo
Posted by: Sandy Friedin | 08/18/2011 at 07:58 AM