-City of birth: Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
-Current city of residence: Orlando
-Career: Group Fitness Instructor
-Marital Status: Married
-Children: 1 daughter, Carla
-Siblings: None
-Age: 36
-On season/off season wght: 102/110 lbs
-Best physical attribute: Abs, strength
-Were you athletic as a child? Yes, I was a ballet dancer since I was 5 y/o
-Have you gotten family support for your athletic endeavors as a child and today? How has that support or lack thereof impacted you? I have always gotten support. I danced ballet for 20 years, and for this new endeavor as well. I feel more confident and strong.
-When did you begin competing? August 2009
-What is your competitive record? I competed in 5 Florida shows in 2009. I placed in all of them (Figure and Fitness 1st, 2nd or 3rd)
-What are your competitive goals? To discover how strong and disciplined I can be, to get better and better with time
-What motivates you to compete? To challenge myself to do something I never imagine I could do
-Most memorable experience in the sport to date? Being with my Body Arquitect Team (Tampa Oct. 3rd) and have won 2 trophies each of us that night!
-Special recognition or thanks to anyone? To my husband Joey, and my daughter Carla for their love, support, and patience, to my trainer Brian Garcia for his dedication, support, and patience, to Tammy, and Brett Ulander for starting this journey together with me, for their support, help, and friendship, and to all the people who believe in me...
-Available for modeling? Yes
-Contact information; website? Facebook? Myspace? Email? clarreal@hotmail.com

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