NYC and Other Past Events 2013-2014

Hey Y'all,
There has been a good chunk of my blog that has been dormant. It's due to a sports injury. I was diagnosed as having a herniated disc located in my spine. Because it is in the neck area it has created discomfort throughout my right arm (BLAH!!! Right?).
Doctor's orders are to limit my physical activities, undergo physical therapy and acupuncture to see if we can fix this situation I have.
I did however attend a few outings and events but because I wasn't fully able to participate I didn't post any of them.
Here's a short recap:

My Yearly New Year's Eve Run. My injury wasn't severe yet. I did have a great time in cold NY weather. I never get tired of Central Park's fireworks, it's a celebration for every runner.

Start the New Year Polar Bear Swim. I dressed up this year but arrived a bit tardy for the party, I was in the second to last wave in the frigid waters. It's always a great time and so soothing to my body muscles after my run hours prior. The cold water helps to bring down the swelling.

GOT premiere. Need I say more? I miss hating Joffrey ( Jack Gleeson you are an amazing actor)

Gaga closes Roseland Ballroom. I grew up in the neighborhood and have walked past this place for years. My first concert at Roseland was Stone Temple Pilots. This 1919 NYC venue used to be a segregated dance hall (Can you believe it?). It was so sad walking in and out of this place that final night but seeing Lady G there was a crazy experience. Even though I'm not one for selfies in bathrooms, that's exactly what I did in there! XOXO Rose!!

Holi Hai! is a celebration of equality and to welcome Spring. Participants wear white to bring out the color powders in this festival. It was my first time participating and the day was amazing. Everyone was so nice and pleasant to be around (no rowdy people). They had music, performances, food and most of all unity with everyone. People threw colorful powders all over each other's faces and clothing. Dancing together and creating an amazing energy between us is something I have never experienced before. This is a must next year!

Happy 20th Anniversary SELF Workout in the Park

Hey Y'all,
I attended SELF Workout in the Park in my New York City and it was amazing! What can possibly be better than working out in the well known Central Park and sampling products from great sponsors that benefit you?

                           

It poured early in the morning but subsided once everyone started lining up. We had great weather, so great that thunderstorms didn't begin until after the event was over and I set foot inside my house OH YEAH!!!

The event had both CancerandCareers and the Robin Hood Foundation charities participating. I love me some Robin Hood!
Special appearance from Bethenny Frankel, founder of Skinnygirl Daily.

                           

To help celebrate, Victoria's Secret gave us a look at their VSX Sport along with a $10 Dollar off coupon.

Rumsey Playfield was transformed into a workout beauty wonderland: three sections consisted of the Main Stage, Quiet Zone and Reebok Toning Zone. The other areas were filled with tents by Calvin Klein Euphoria, Wendy's, Skinnygirl Daily, Sweet'N Low, Zico, CRUNCH, Garnier and Green Mountain Coffee to name a few.

I took the Crossfit (WOD) which kicked my butt and had me drenched, literally. One of our drills was doing push ups (which I suck at) so once I lowered down I couldn't pull myself back up resulting in me hitting the ground with my body and wetting my clothes with the rain that fell hours earlier. I call this my bad ass workout! My goal was to perform every drill regardless how wet and dirty I got. Next was Fat Burning Pilates sponsored by Sweet'N Low. Great workout, I really stretched out; bonus, Sweet'N Low gave away pink yoga mats. With over 20 classes to choose from, they had something for everyone.

Garnier provided us with mini facials, Wendy's fed us a delicious chicken salad and Zico gave us coconut water that was so refreshing after all the sweating we did.
The cost for this event is $20 which you cannot beat, not only do you take all these classes and get free stuff you also receive a year's subscription to the magazine. Can you say AMAZING?
"Happy 20th SELF! I look forward to next year!"