Shoot Away

I am so happy my site is finally up and going.  Thanks to all of those who have visited and if you got to this blog from there…thanks for checking it out. 

Days have been going quickly and I was able to get in a photo shoot this week.  My good friend Shannon August came out to shoot and we had great weather for it. 

The Focus Snow boys were out in full force slaying jumps and rails in the beautiful sun.  They were able to get some shots too.

Here are a couple extras, but the good ones are going to Allian, my snowboard sponsor and Anakie whose outerwear I am in. 

Lastly I am happy to get out my new video blog of the bowling that took place last Friday.  It was great to see a great mix of international people.  Check it out on my site. www.ktathletics.com . 

Day off tomorrow, which I am happy to take.  There’s another snow storm outside and around a foot of snow is expected.  Although, I never trust the weather people.   

Sunday = Day of Rest

It's great to have a day off.  Nothing is better than a winter storm to warrant the time for relaxation.  This is a great time to catch up on knocking off levels on Super Mario Bros. WII and going to see a movie.  I think Limitless is going to be the selection for the afternoon.
The weather looks great for tomorrow and my photographer friend Shannon is coming up to take some pics on my new Allian board.  Sunny days are great for fun and photos.

I am waiting for my site to go live, my web guy said it would be going within 24-48hrs, waiting for the DNS to clear.  But, that was on Friday.  I'm excited because it's going to be awesome!

Living by the Bar

I am SO hungry all the time! What a pain it is to be eating every 3-4 hours every day.  I am thankful to have gone to all those Dew Tours, which are sponsored by Power Bar, I managed to get a whole shopping bag full of an assortment of the latest and greatest in Power Bar technology.

I must admit that it is convenient to just reach into my bag, pull out a bar, and have a snack on the chair.  My favorites right now are the Prima 100cal bars..mint chocolate.  As I type I am munching on the Protein Plus, cookies and cream, bar to replenish after a vigorous workout.

And how far have the flavors come...I remember when they all tasted like different colors of chalk...

Although all these bars are an easy fix with no cooking required and a quick clean up; I wish I could just eat Japanese food all the time.  I highly doubt they will be making miso flavored bars anytime soon.  Japan has ruined me for all other food.  If anyone trained in traditional Japanese cooking wants to come be my personal chef I would be in heaven.      

Skier Halfpipe is in 2014 Games!!!

Today IOC announced that they voted a YES to having freeskiing halfpipe event in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.  This is such good news for all my skier friends who have been training for this since skiers started seriously riding pipe...about 10 years ago.
This means I will be seeing more friends at an already amazing event.  Thanks IOC for seeing the light...To all my skier friend...Enjoy.

Try Katie's Workout!!

For all those workout savvy people, here are two weight workouts I did this week.
Since I have taken some time off I decided that volume is more important to get back into it!!

Day 1 - Legs and Shoulders
8min warm up
Round 1
Deep Squat with 95lb barbell Paired with Push Press 25lbs dumbbells
7 Sets for 10 reps
Round 2
Dead Lift with 95lb barbell Paired with Bent Over Fly 10lbs dumbbells
7 Sets for 10 reps (Dead) and 15 reps (Fly)
Round 3
Sumo Squat with 95lb  barbell Paired with Alternating Lateral and Front Shoulder Raise with 8lbs dumbbells  
6sets of 10 reps (Sumo) and 20reps (Shoulder raise)
Round 4
3mins of Death (30s burpies, 30s deep squat jump, 30s alternating lunge jump, 30s skater hops, 30s 1 leg hops and turns, 30s other leg hops and turns) for 2 sets
Round 5
Core and Stretch


Day 2 - Chest and Back
8min warm up
Round 1
65lbs Bench Press Paired with Chin-Ups
7sets of 10 reps (bench) max reps (chins)
Round 2
25lbs dumbbell Chest fly on bench Paired with Bent over row with 65lb barbell
7sets of 10 reps
Round 3
Push ups Paired with Inverted Chin ups
4sets of max
Round 4
Spin Bike 10 sets of 30s on and 30s rest
Round 5
Core and Stretch

These are just two days out of my workout week!! Fun Fun

WARNING!! Only for advanced athletes!! OR try with personal trainer!!

Allian Girls Donates

Great News from the Allian team! 

A charity event took place last Sunday at Kagura, Niigata organized by Allian girl rider Sae Kawasaki and her shop Global Crew!

Over $5,000 were donated to relief efforts from the girl snowboarders participated!

Great Job SAE!!

I'm proud to be with Allian!!  

My Dew Tour 2010:I'm Obsessed!

Just found this! It's about the Winter Dew Tour. Enjoy

My Dew Tour 2010:I'm Obsessed!: "Create your own video at: www.mydewtour.com"