Well this was the best show I have done yet. Not only did I get to hoop with the people behind brands like Columbia, Athleta, Keen and Five Ten,  there was opportunity for the Travel Hoop’s mass distribution and for me to host more corporate workshops.

I start by thanking my great friend Beth, who left her husband and 3 awesome kids for a few days, to come help me coach my program and network during the trade show. She held people’s beer while teaching them to strengthen their core, answered business questions to hundreds and was patient with great humor during the 16 hr. work days. Hats off to her!

We had a booth at the Demo Day. We could watch Laird Hamilton and many others demo kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards. I was asked to hoop while standing up by our neighbor from Ocean Kayaks. Thanks to Jeff for taking cool shots. For buying products go to: www.johnsonoutdoors.com

Thanks to the folks from Gibbon Slacklines for using the Travel Hoop – while on the line. I had the pleasure of seeing a few great slackliners perform cool stunts. I love when people from this sport buy my hoops as they are portable and work well while walking the thin, moving line. For info on workshops and buying product go to: www.gibbon-slacklines.com

Here is the sports marketer for FRS Energy Drink hooping. For info on the benefits of their products go to : www.frs.com

I also want to thank my Hoop Warrior girls who helped me market and coach. Shelley, Jen and Nicole! They rocked the whole weekend! Jen took pictures of athletes challenging themselves through many cross training techniques. Shelley, an ice skating instructor, helped to market and coach people on the hoop. She will be organizing a 3 day teacher training this winter where I will come out and teach locals how to use the hoop for functional fitness and FUN.

Lastly, we spent the after hours party outside the Five Ten Booth hooping with many. I hooped with Dean Potter – who I will call – the Zen Adventurer. Although I have watched documentaries about him, I did not connect the dots for a while. My next blog  is about how I felt transformed after hooping with him & re-watching footage of his accomplishments.

To catch up on the lastest products, events and sponsors who rock – go to: www.fiveten.com

I AM PSYCHED TO HAVE A BOOTH INSIDE AT THE WINTER MARKET FOR MY ATHLETE FITNESS PROGRAM & FOR MY HOOP BOARDING -  many thanks to www.outdoorreatailer.com

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