2016 U.S. International Classic Blog #3

Joe again! This time covering the day of free. As our warm up was at 10:35, we got to sleep in until almost 8 (which is most definitely sleeping in for us, considering our usual 5:30 alarm for training). Let…

Joe again! This time covering the day of free. As our warm up was at 10:35, we got to sleep in until almost 8 (which is most definitely sleeping in for us, considering our usual 5:30 alarm for training). Let…

Hi! I’m trying to go through the day I just had – I’ m just really happy right now! The day started for me around 1 am, I woke up and wasn’t able to go back to sleep. I think that…

Hello Friends! It’s Karina today—the non-ginger half of the team—blogging from beautiful Utah, filling you in on the behind-the-scenes action at the US International Classic. Two years ago (our first season together!), Joe and I took part in the Novice…

Saransk, Russia September 14-17, 2016 Protocols: OVERALL FPl. Name Nation Points SD FD 1 Alla LOBODA / Pavel DROZD RUS 161.87 1 1 2 Christina CARREIRA / Anthony PONOMARENKO USA 157.19 2 2 3 Sofia SHEVCHENKO / Igor…

Hi everyone! Today was the day to get some rest! Anthony and I slept almost until noon. It felt so good. By the time we got up and had breakfast (or lunch-I’m really confused here), it was time to get ready for…

Salt Lake City, UT September 14-17, 2016 Preview Photographs Short Dance Recap by Anne Calder Free Dance Recap by Anne Calder Competitor’s Blog by Karina Manta & Joe Johnson Results

Hey guys! It’s the redhead half of the team, reporting on days one and two of US. International Classic! The week so far has been great, and totally painless logistically. The flight out Tuesday night went without a hitch, and…

Privet!! Today was our short dance competition. Anthony and I skated a good program. It could have been better, we left out some points in the Blues and in the twizzles but we’re very happy with our marks. Today was…


Our day started just like any other day. We got up early and went to the rink for training. We finished around 1:30 and just went home to finish packing. I think that at that time, I just realized I was going to…