San Juan Photo Diary

So I'm currently living it up in sunny San Juan in Puerto Rico! Ok, so I'm not actually on holiday, but it sure feels like it at the moment. I'm actually here for a diving competition (Puerto Rico Grand Prix) and unfortunately there won't be much tanning happening. Even so, I took these photos from my hotel on one of the occasions I made it outside for some quiet relaxation. It's on the water, plus it has its own private beach. I laid on a day bed for a little bit but then naturally migrated to one of the very welcoming hammocks. It was so peaceful lying there in a bikini and sunglasses, closing my eyes and forgetting about everything for a brief period of time. This is my first time to Puerto Rico and it really is amazing. I'd love to come back here for a holiday someday but for the moment I wish I never had to leave!

I Love To Run

Nike Runners

As an athlete, there's nothing I obsess over more than runners. Cardio is one of my favourite types of exercise and even though I'm not a particularly good runner, I love running and doing circuits that mix cardio and strength exercises. I wear my runners for training everyday, so it's really important to me to have a good quality pair (that look good too of course). Nike is my favourite brand because their shoes last for ages and they come in awesome colours and styles. Above are my favourites, particular the bottom right pair. For the moment though, I'll have to be content with dreaming about new running shoes, although it does make sense to dedicate an entire post to them. Move aside heels...and make way for the terribly underrated and totally essential running shoe! 

Diving

So I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was in Melbourne for an important diving competition. That competition happened to be 2014 World Cup and Commonwealth Games Trials. Obviously I'm an athlete and I don't tend to write much about the diving side of my life on my blog. This is because it's mainly a fashion blog but from now I'll probably start posting about all aspects of my life. As diving is the biggest part of my life, I wanted to upload some photos from trials. 

I compete in the 10 metre platform individual and synchronised events. I qualified for both World Cup and Commonwealth Games for both of my events, which is very exciting! World Cup will be in Shanghai in July and Commonwealth Games is in Glasgow this year in August (although the diving will be held in Edinburgh) . This will be my 3rd Commonwealth Games! Gee I feel old, even though I'm only 22 this year. Anyway, here are some pics from the competition, the team announcement and also some promo shots I did for Channel 10 that will be used closer to the Games. 

Bare Essentials

Being an athlete, I love workout wear, especially in bright neon colours. I used to shop religiously at Lorna Jane, but over the past year I've gradually converted to my new favourite brand Running Bare. While Lorna Jane still takes the cake for staple tights, Running Bare is the cream of the crop when it comes to crop tops. Something about wearing happy, colourful workout wear makes me so excited to get up and go training!

Check out these amazing crop tops.

Running Bare crop tops

Secret Thrills (@secret__thrills) on Instagram: Just a few of my shenanigans in my favourite Running Bare clothes!