IDEA World Fitness Convention

I just finished an intense five days at the IDEA Fitness Convention. There were 4000 attendees from 51 countries. Our days were filled with trying the latest workouts and listening to the top researchers in Exercise Science and Nutrition.

My friend Sara flew in from Colorado to join me for the event. Here's us sporting our matching headbands we bought at the Expo.



I got to try out the "latest and greatest" in fitness equipment including the "Ohm Gym." It was definitely a head rush.


It took me back to my gymnast days...from a LONG time ago!


They let you check out the latest mixes for your ipod at just one of the many booths at the Expo.

Outside of attending the workshops, I worked out 2-3 hours each day trying new classes with the best and brightest instructors. Here's Sara and me at the BOSU block party taught by BOSU's Master Trainers.


Working hard in the ResistABall workout. There were as many as 250 people attending a single session.



With my class in the web fitness lecture creatively titled "It'sURLife, Make it a Healthy WWWone!" We also created a You Tube video.


The Power Lunch with the Fitness Jeanie was a huge success! We kicked off the lunch with a shot (of wheatgrass, of course) and then enjoyed great conversation and the awesome food at one of my favorite Organic and Raw restaurants, Cilantro Live. The best part was the Carob Chocolate Mint candies for dessert. They taste just like Andes Mints only without the sugar. Mmmmm.... Here's me with Healthy Life subscriber, Marji.



I ended the conference with some relaxation on the spa bed. Ahhhh! Think combination of a water bed and massage bed. AWESOME! It was hooked up to a headset and TV where you could listen to music, watch movies and play solitaire.

They had it at the expo advertising it to clubs. I asked the salesman how much it would be to have it in my house. He laughed. I told him I was going to put it on my vision board. After joking with me and asking if I was a student of Tony Robbins, he gave me his card and told me to keep in touch. Stay tuned!


All in all, it was a great convention! Now it's back to work for a few days and then off to Fargo/Minneapolis/Wisconsin.

Our Summer Road Trip

June 1st, 2007 Avi and I embarked on a 10-day road trip that included 900 miles of driving, 7 states, 3 MLB baseball games, 2 weddings, 1 National Wonder and lots of old and new friends.

We kicked off our road trip with a Padres/Nationals game in D.C. Although, the Padres lost, we enjoyed our great seats. Here's the view of the field from where we were sitting...


Avi surprised me with by booking a night at the funky Hotel Helix in downtown D.C. Here are a few pics of the room.

I loved the funky bathroom complete with Aveda spa products...ahhh! :)

Oh yeah, and the bed! The cheetah blanket matched the Cheetah robes!! Of course, we thought the surfing picture was a nice touch for us fellow San Diegans.


From D.C. it was off to Wilmington, Delaware for the wedding of our great friends Dan (nicknamed IronDan for completing three Ironman triathlons) and his awesome bride, Tiff. I spared you from posting my dancing pictures from the night!!


Here is my new friend, Kate. She works for NFL films and we shared lots of fun football stories. Look for her as the next Suzy Kolberg on the sidelines. Go Kate! :)


After a great wedding weekend, it was off to Philly for my first game at Citizen's Bank Ballpark, Giants 8, Phillies 1. The new ballpark is very impressive.


After an afternoon in Philly, Avi had another surprise planned - my first visit to Atlantic City. We had a great dinner at Buddakan and then proceeded to lose that night at Blackjack. I wouldn't say A.C. is the most happening place on a Monday night, but Avi and I had fun. Of course, the highlight was a morning trip to the Red Door Spa for a couple's massage. Here's me enjoying the view from the poolside Cabana.


From Atlantic City it was on to NYC. We met up with our friend, Mark for sushi and then headed to the Mets game with our friend, Eric. We enjoyed our box seats where Avi took this close up shot of Glavine. It was a great game and ended with a score of Phillies 4, Mets 2 in 11 innings. After my third ballpark, I thought I was on my Dad's dream vacation, not mine. ;)


Now it was time for some R and R in Niagara Falls. After our six hour drive, we made it safely to Canada. We decided to splurge and upgraded to a suite with a panoramic view of the Falls and a jacuzzi tub. Here is the view from our room...WOW!


Here's a picture of the boat we took in to get a closer look at the Falls.


We had to wear these special raincoats to keep from getting soaked.


I told Avi I wanted one more spa visit before we headed back home. So, I booked my appointments and he decided to try his luck at the casino. When I got back we were recapping our afternoon and he told me he was hot and won $700 in craps! Wow, I need to go to the spa more often!! He helped make up for our previous losses in the week.

We were finally ready for our final stop, wedding #2 in Cleveland. Here's a picture of our table that included several of Avi's former Arthur Andersen co-workers.


It was a great road trip and a super vacation! Can't wait for our trip next month to Fargo/Minneapolis/Wisconsin.