Kathleen Acuna - IPL Athletic & Evening Gown Masters Pro
“Be the best version of yourself that you can be.”
Nickname: Katie
Age: 44
Height: 5’4”
Ethnicity: Assyrian, Irish, Norwegian
Relationship Status: Married
Name three music artists you’ve been listening to lately:
Kendrick Lamar, Garth Brooks, Shakira.
Favorite Books/Magazines:
Anything Stephen King.
Favorite Movies:
The proposal, Lost Boys, Star Wars, Top Gun, Guardians of The Galaxy, Venom (pretty much all Marvel movies).
What is the motto or mantra you try to live your life by?
Be the best version of yourself that you can be.
What keeps you busy?
My Family, pets and work.
What is your view on tattoos?
I absolutely love them. I am looking forward to my next one.
What three clothing items can’t you live without?
Sweats, sports bras and tank tops.
What is your dream job?
Sponsored Athlete or anything motivational.
What do you do to stay in shape, or are you
just a genetic freak?
I workout at least 3 to 4 times per week for 45 minutes to one hour. I also try to eat clean.
SPEED ROUND:
- Favorite Color: Pink.
- Favorite Food: Pizza and Tacos.
- Dream Car: 1969 Mustang Mach 1, fully restored.
- Are you a fast or slow driver? Depends on the day, honestly.
- Favorite part of your body? My arms and eyes.
- Favorite part of a man’s body? Arms and smile.
- Bars, clubs, both or none? Bars. However, I would rather hang out at home or a friend’s house.
- Favorite beer, cocktail, and/or shot: I like Maui Wowie IPA, tequila and red wine.
- Favorite city/country to party in: I love to stay in my town, Brentwood.
"I LOVE COMPETING. OTHER THAN THAT, I PLAN ON TRAVELING MORE, CONTINUING MY EDUCATION AND JUST ENJOYING LIFE."
Are you excited about the release of this issue of VIGOROUS with you in it?
Yes! This is all surreal. I am honored and excited!
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear…
…“Donald Trump“: Billionaire, 45th President, The TV show Apprentice.
…”Winter“: My favorite time of year. Fireplaces, fog and Christmas!
…”Spring“: Flowers, April showers, Assyrian New Year, Easter and kids outside playing.
…”Marijuana“: Holistic Medication. Natural.
What’s next for you?
I am registered for the Sacramento IPL show on October 29th 2022. At this show I will make my Athletic Masters 40+ Pro Debut, as well as compete in the Amateur Masters 40+ Bikini division. From there, I am not sure. I love competing. I will most likely compete in more IPL shows in the future. Other than that, I plan on traveling more, continuing my education and just enjoying life.
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New IPL Pro Katie Acuna Lands The Cover Of INSPIRE Magazine’s First Issue!
“Being on this cover is a dream come true! Finding mental, physical and spiritual healing in fitness saved my life. I am so thankful to be part of such an amazing league with so many inspirational athletes!”
SEAM Magazine – Masters Athletic & Evening Gown Pro, Katie Acuna “Is Too Legit To Quit!”
“I had to make a decision and either live in pain or try to do something about it.”
VIGOROUS Magazine – Kathleen Acuna – IPL Athletic & Evening Gown Masters Pro
“Be the best version of yourself that you can be.”
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“…the Athletic division. It definitely is my jam! Even though I may not be placing the best, I have the best time during that division!“
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“One bad day isn’t a pattern and it doesn’t mean you have fallen off the wagon. Just recognize you are human. Pick yourself up off the floor, put your game face back on and keep going.”
NATURALMAG – Katey Lara: APEX V Pro Women’s Athletic Winner
“I am pushing my training to new levels and working harder than ever…I’m looking forward to seeing the package I am able to bring to stage!”
Natural Bikini Magazine – Megan Roark – IPL Bikini & Evening Gown Pro
“I was super excited to be on stage as a Pro…I tried to have the energy of how proud I was of myself to get there…”
SEAM Magazine Cover Story: IPL Pro Bre Wilson – Stage Lights, Cycling, & Empowering Women 40+
“I will be 50 next year. I demonstrated that age is not a deadline, it’s a power source…This win wasn’t the finish line, it was my launchpad.”
NATURALMAG Spring 2022 Issue
Cover: IPL Evening Gown Masters Pro Champion, Tracie Fretty
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“It was my first time doing a photoshoot on the beach…It’s not something you can do where I live, in Alaska. It was everything and more!”
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“Live life to the fullest, because it only happens once.”
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The experience of landing this magazine cover is like a fairytale! It truly makes me feel accomplished, empowered and motivates me to push my fitness journey to higher limits.