‘ I worked with a trainer to get ready for my high school reunion, nothing. Worked with another trainer to get ready for my son’s wedding, nothing. Decided to give Bob a try. And to my surprise, he did what the rest could not do. He addressed all the areas I was concerned about, especially my old arms. Sleeveless and and loving it. Thanks to Bob.’ -Leesa

     ‘ Bob has provided me with the tools needed to reach goals I never thought possible. His knowledge about proper training and supplementation for the drug-free athlete has been right-on. Without him, I would have never reached my goal of having the state record. Thanks Bob.’

Resistance training and weight training are popular forms of strength training. Whichever form your personal trainer believes will be the best for you, it will do wonders to improve both the quality and the performance of your muscles, as well as promoting an overall sense of good health. When your cardiovascular system is operating at its peak potential, there is nothing that is as invigorating and exciting. Strength training can help you to see that the limits you may have placed on your body were not entirely accurate– your body is capable of doing much more and feeling great because of it.

When you gain all of these benefits from strength training, you will also have a much better self-image. There is nothing quite like feeling your absolute best and knowing that you look your absolute best, to give a wonderful and well-deserved boost to your self-esteem.

One of the most important points of strength training is that when you develop a program that works for you, as long as you stay motivated to continue your exercise program, the benefits will be long-lasting. Whether you are young or not-so-young, your personal trainer can help you with a strength training plan that will provide all of these benefits for you.

You will feel better, look better, and, best of all, the results can stay with you for the rest of your life. When you have all of this knowledge at hand, it should be easy to see that the best time to begin a strength training program to improve your health, appearance, and life, is now.

The Bobsled Federation brought in athletes who are currently on the team, those who were on the 2006 Olympic Team and 2007 World Cup and Americas Cup Push Athletes.  From this competition and the Drivers (there are 5 US Sleds/Drivers) choose their teams to bring to USA Team Trials.  Each Driver gets to select two Brakemen:  Their first choice and an alternate.

The short of the long is I was selected by a driver as an alternate today - which means I made the 2008/2009 USA Bobsled Team. 

I’m really excited about this…and my situation is especially exciting because usually, as an alternate, you don’t get to actually participate in that many races.  It’s more an opportunity to train with the team and get lots of pushes in preparation for your second year.  BUT - this particular driver’s first choice is ranked #3 overall and will probably move up to a higher ranked driver (this is the same girl that I tested against last time and took 2nd to).  So this means I could actually go on tour this season.

Either way I’m just happy to make the team…in ANY capacity.

So THANKS to everyone who has helped and supported me - BUT mainly thank you to Renda for encouraging me to do this, unselfishly knowing that if this happened for us we would be spending lots of time apart.   

From Bob Miller: 

What Tracy did not tell me in her email is she came in 2^nd and lost by only .01 seconds. Tracy will be returning to Lake Placid on October 2^nd for more testing. I am so excited and proud of Tracy and the work she has done. I have been tough and she will tell you the same. I know what it takes to be better, to improve and ask your body to endure all the training. Tracy is a true athlete and has done all that is required to rise to the top. Tracy is still rising and I expect her to be on the US Olympic team.

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However, they can have adverse effects too if we take them
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Only take as indicated

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We have been training three times aweek and her progress has been great. I expect her to make the team and I plan on being in Vancouver in 2010 to cheer her on. She is a dedicated athlete who is using nutrition, weights and cardio work to reach her goal of being an Olympian. What is your goal? Probably not becoming an Olympian. Maybe just looking good in a swimsuit is good enough.

Sorry it’s taken so long to get my update together.  It’s 10:30 PM here at the Olympic Training Center at Lake Placid and Day One is finally over! 

As some of you know, the itinerary I received prior to arrival stated that the athletes that did well during the first day of testing would be considered “US Funded Athletes” and would not have to pay for their stay at the OTC.  I was informed tonight that I do not have to pay! 

For me it wasn’t about the money, rather what that means related to my chances of advancing. 

I ended up ranking #2 overall out of the Non-Returning Athletes, under a women who pushed in 4 American Cup Races in 2008 but decided to go back to school for the end of last season but still had to come back to re-test (she’s also my roommate and HUGE….in a good way).  Contrary to what I had been told, not all the current Bobsled Pushers were here this week since they just had a camp in Park City, so we weren’t compared to them directly; however in most of the tests I ended up ranking in the 90th percentile - right up there with the big girls.  So that’s definitely something positive for the coaches and drivers to consider.

OK - so you’re asking - WHAT does all this mean?  It means the following:

1)  Tomorrow I HAVE to lift big.  It does count for points for the top two girls (which includes me) who qualified for selections today.

2)  I HAVE to push the sled FAST on the track tomorrow.  They are really going to pay attention to those athletes who can translate their speed and power to the push track.

3)  If I do well with the above items, I will be asked back in September for the Push Competition - this is where the Drivers recruit their Pushers for the upcoming season.  This push event is invite only…I still need to get the invite but I feel pretty good about it at this point.

4)  If I get selected to a “team” or “driver” I will come back AGAIN in October to Test a final time with the other selected Push Athletes.

So as you can see, the selection process has changed from the original plan - but that’s how it works in Bobsled Land.  Not much organization….and the rules can change at anytime so BE READY for ANYTHING!!! 

Thanks everyone for your support - I could feel it all day especially after my second attempt at the 60 which TOTALLY bombed!

7/30/08

Hi again -

Wednesday’s testing has come to an end - and today I dominated! 

I’m still ranked #2 overall even thought I out cleaned, out squatted and out jumped the #1 today.  We will be getting timed on the push tomorrow - today we just practiced. 

I feel really good - and am ready to kick some ass tomorrow. 

That’s all I know for now.  Hopefully tomorrow the coaches will extend me an offer to come back this summer to train and continue to compete and impress a driver. 

          tracy was invited back and is leaving September 7th to train and then Push the Sled two times. Yes, just two times that count. In Practice back in July during the other tests, Tracy out pushed the #1 girl. (which consisted of pushing a 600 lbs. bobsled 30 meters all by yourself.) She squated 268 for 3 reps. Power cleaned 165 one time and had a verticle of 23 inches.

Tracy has been doing everything right from the diet to resting her body between intense workouts. I fully expect her to make the team and continue to excell and exceed even her own expectations.