Big Joe DeGiovine Interviews Jax Physique Co-Promoter John Mier
Iron Works Show host Joe DeGiovine gets the word on what athletes and fans can expect at this the second year of the NPC Jax Physique Competition promoted by Premier Physiques Owner John Mier and his partner Mr. Olympia Dexter Jackson. April 3 is the date of this competition. There is still time to sign up and more information is available at www.JaxPhysique.com
The Re-Birth of NPC Jax Physique with Co-Promoters John Mier and Dexter Jackson
A resurrection has been taking place in the Jacksonville area and not of the biblical sorts. For years the sport of bodybuilding in this area had become a dying breed leaving athletes with few, if any venues to compete. There has been a change in the times though and the JAX PHYSIQUE BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE & BIKINI NPC COMPETITION is the reason. Bringing these changes about are co-promoter John Mier of the Jax Physique alongside co-promoter IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Dexter Jackson. This duo has invested time and created strategies to bring bodybuilding to new heights in the Jacksonville area. Owner of Space Coast Barbell and promoter of the NPC Atlantic Coast Classic Joe DeGiovine digs in on the history of John Mier's own training philosophy and hard work which has led to the culmination of a dynamic show.
John Mier's background in the bodybuilding industry began fourteen years ago when he was working the front desk of Body Club; which was owned by Gene Schlossburg. Under Gene's tutelage he learned to do the basic walk-through with new clients and absorbed information from every book and magazine he could get his hands on. From the Arnold Encyclopedia to Flex magazine, John studied and learned something from every form of material. He not only learned his way around the gym but he learned how to sculpt his body to compete in numerous bodybuilding shows. From competing and earning his certification as a Personal Trainer he was able to build his client base and over time become the training partner of IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Dexter Jackson.
John explains nearly two and a half years ago Dexter was six weeks out from the Arnold Classic and his training partner Gabe Lopez could no longer train with him. John was asked if he could help spot Dexter during a squat exercise and became training partners soon after. This simple move of helping spot a fellow competitor led to a partnership not only in the gym but for the Jax Physique competitive stages. Over lunch John and Dexter both agreed they should "bring it back" since both had competed in the show years before. They didn't talk about it for a while and then decided to do it. They received permission from NPC Central Florida District Chairman Pete Fancher to promote the show. It was a level two show which was open to the six surrounding counties. This year the Jax Physique is a level three show and will be open to competitors in the entire Central Florida District.
John and Dexter have plans to create a better show every year which this year included moving to a new venue. The Jax Physique had been held at the Times Union Theater, and although it was a good venue the parking was a problematic and competitors often got lost downtown. John and Dexter decided to move the competition and both promoters could not be more pleased.
At one week out there are 37 pre-registered athletes for the April 3, 2010 event and the hopes are to reach 50 or 60. Throughout all the changes John has been grateful for the support the show has been receiving. He also lays much of the credit to Gail Elie, Dexter's girlfriend, and states she is the "backbone" in their successes due to her help with organizing the show. His wife Jana has also been of great help and plans to sing the National Anthem for the upcoming show. Besides these two ladies aiding in this event, Tricky Jackson will be the guest poser. For his fans, this is an opportunity to see Tricky in the flesh.
For anyone who would like to compete or would like to support the athletes; more information can be found at www.JaxPhysique.com and www.PremierPhysiques.com. Ticket prices will be $15 for pre-judging, $35 for the night show and VIP tickets are available for $45 which includes both shows with seats in the first six rows during the evening.
We would like to thank Joe DeGiovine and John Mier for taking time out of their busy schedules to do this interview and would like to wish the athletes, judges and volunteers the best at the Jax Physique. Check in after the show for photo and video samples at www.BodybuildingFitnessFigure.com
Carmen Larreal Interview with fellow Venezuelan Competitor Jonathan Fernandez
Carmen and Jonathan have competed together at the same shows, but have not had the opportunity to explore more their backgrounds. The focus of this interview is Jonathan's background, motivations, competitive history and plans for the future. Also visit Jonathan's biography HERE and visit him on the forum HERE.
Jonathan Fernandez in his own words (Espanol)
Sports After Dark with hosts Eryn Strickland & Allison Moyer with Guest Felicia Romero & Fiance Damian
The ladies and Damian discuss Felicia and Damians' background, how they hooked up, keep their relationship strong and discuss their sports team Arizona Figure Divas and competition plans for 2010.
Tracy Mason with Guest IFBB Pro Beverly DiRenzo about her 2010 Season & her 7th year Promoting the NPC Gulf Coast Championships!
It is not enough that some competitive bodybuilders raise their children have successful businesses, but some like Beverly DiRenzo give back to the sport by promoting contests like her NPC Gulf Coast Championships! Find out what makes this lady tick and get to know a little more about her personally, about her gymnastics and personal training studio in this week's Tracy Mason Show!
Spring is here and NPC competitions are in high gear. Competitors wait with anticipation for their planned event to come knocking, but it's not just the competitor gearing up for a great season. Promoters are working whole hearted to create the backdrops for great shows and give athletes memories that will follow them forever. IFBB Pro Beverly DiRenzo is one such promoter. The recent interview between IFBB Pro's Beverly DiRenzo and Tracy Mason reveals a side of Beverly some may not know about and what it's like to be a mother, wife, business owner, role model and bodybuilder. Did I say bodybuilder? That's right, professional bodybuilder. Along with the everyday demands; Beverly steps away from her 102-125 student a week schedule to diet, train and do cardio all for the love of the sport.
IFBB Pro Beverly DiRenzo earned her pro card in 2007 and competed in the 2008 Tampa Pro, 2009 New York Pro and again in the 2009 Tampa Pro. This is where she won $500 for the best poser which was sponsored by Pro Lean. Besides competing in these shows Beverly competed in the 2009 Atlantic City and placed tenth but it was the most competitive by far, she says. Until then, Beverly is very busy handling the ongoings for the NPC Gulf Coast Championships set for May 22 at Cape Coral, FL. Beverly and her husband Matt DiRenzo have promoted NPC Gulf Coast for the past seven years and offer divisions in masters bikini, masters figure, novice teen, bikini, mens open, womens open and more. The DiRenzo's also promote a junior/teen fitness at the end of prejudging with three of her gymnasts participating.
The Ft. Myers neighboring community of Cape Coral has been "fueling" the growth of bodybuilding with the promotion of the NPC Gulf Coast Championships, even when the show had to moved up due to concerns of hurricanes. Another change the DiRenzos have made is in the women's bodybuilding division to increase the number of participants. In an interview in 2007 Matt stated "Some of us (promoters) we are actually just having an open women's division and not worrying with weight classes. This is for two reasons: One maybe it will give some the incentive not to be that nervous to come out and compete. And from a promoters point of view, we usually go out an purchase a bunch of trophies and unfortunately we have to sometimes take them back."
Although the NPC Gulf Coast is a family affair; Matt is Beverly 's greatest supporter. Matt trains Beverly , marks out how much food to eat and when she should be eating. Beverly admits to Tracy she has had great successes with him by her side. With three children, work and training; life can be difficult but Beverly does her best to keep sight of what is important. She may be shredded for shows; but through and through Beverly is still a mom who supports her children through education and in both competitive gymnastics and cheer leading. The days have a finite amount of hours so Beverly is up early to prepare her children for school. Then she trains during the day and if she has to do extra cardio she will do it later in the evening or in the early hours of the morning if necessary. During the 2007 Nationals she was doing cardio at 1:30am, knowing she had to be back up at 4:30am for cardio and to prep for the school day, as well as, take care of her students.
Besides promoting Beverly makes herself available to her fans, students and co-competitors. She can be contacted at www.GulfCoastChampionships.com and www.BeverlyDiRenzo.net and clearly states if someone has taken the time to contact her, she gives the mutual respect to reach out to them; an attribute that makes her loved in her community and to her fans. The Gulf Coast Championships will be held on May 22. This is a terrific show to participate in as a competitor, fan, volunteer and vendor. We encourage you to make it to Ft. Myers a lovely community with amazing landscapes, seashores and more. Make it a terrific weekend!
So what's next for Beverly ? As for competing in 2010, she has plans to defend her title as the best poser at the Tampa Pro and would love to get invited to the Arnold Classic or qualify for the Olympia . She would also love to be a guest poser and is contest ready so there would be no illusions for what she would look like on the stage.
BodyBuildingFitnessFigure.com would like to thank IFBB Pro's Beverly DiRenzo and Tracy Mason for a great interview. We wish both ladies the best for the 2010 season.
By Steven Chip
Yesterday was my day to take off and focus on my client Paul Bernard. Paul has been absent from bodybuilding since he was 17. I met Paul in a gym he worked out at and funny, he never knew I was a bodybuilder since I don't look like the stereotypical type. He just thought I was a guy who stays lean and liked to work out. That's true too.
Well last November he went to watch a bodybuilding competition that happened to be one I was competing in. It was the NPC Florida Gold Cup. He came back stage to see a friend that was competing and there I was, sitting on the floor in my sweats like I do at every show. Well he got to see me on stage in the light heavy weights and got to see me win 1st in light heavy weights too. So basically that took him off. He asked me, “can you help me?” I told him, “yes.” Do what I say, go a head and ask questions, but don't derail from my coaching and you will do great. Well that's what he did. We started talking 16 weeks out. After I looked at him, I said, we only need 10 weeks. So from the ten-week point it was time to get my plan into action for Paul's road to the NPC Sunshine Classic. I had him on one of my diets for less "carb sensitive" individuals. So through the process I had him on a regimen of cardio and weight training. Through this process he never exceeded 20 minute of cardio prior the last two weeks. He would then do 30 minutes. After a lot of hard work we had come close. I was unsure at some points but with a little tweak I was able to get him tighter and dryer.
Show day came fast. Man was I nervous, maybe even more so than Paul. As I met with him, I was surprised he ended weighing in at the very tip of the middle weight scale. Wow, well the scale is suspicious for weighing people less to fit more in a smaller class but whatever. Everyone gets treated the same so it's fair.
After a long wait prejudging for him finally came. He got onto stage and there were only 4 in his class. Only two would give him trouble but I had him picked for the win, maybe because I am biased to him haha. Coach and client right? Well I felt confident with him at prejudging. Then came his routine and finals. This was interesting the two guys I thought would give him trouble ended up coming in super dry and full that night. I know that very normal for many but I was nervous. I couldn't remember if that was how they looked earlier or not. Well both these guys had bigger wheels than Paul but we worked on his posing so his came out bigger looking than theirs. So 4th and 3rd place were announced, here it goes. 2nd was not Paul. He got 1st, we did it. Came in full, dry, not a drop of sweat on stage. It was perfect.
The overall was going to be tough. The LHW was good but he would hold his on in the LHWs no doubt now the heavy who was super heavy well he was huge. Paul gave it all he had and even posed down right next to the big
guy. Man did he look great. He held his own. Needless to say, he needs to put on size.
I'm proud of Paul and was honored he came to me for help, to take him to that next level. I’ve got a few more guys and a couple gals on my list next. I hope this is just the start of all the success I will have with my competitive clients.
Well where do I begin, its Saturday morning in the parking lot of the 2010 Sunshine Classic show and I see this car and the door opens and a wheel chair comes out, then I see this man hop on, he's got gray hair, I say to myself that is Jack McCann, the best Wheelchair Bodybuilding Champion in the land, then another van pulls up and its Johnny Quinn, who ends up winning the Overall mens 2010 Nationals Wheelchair title, more then 9 or 10 wheelchair competitors here before anybody else in this parking lot, now that is what inspires me, and to top that off these folks brought the house down with tremendous physiques and routines, very inspirational for all to see, moving on... the crowd was standing room only with over 107+ competitors waiting to shine their stuff, the best of the best showed up for this event, Wow....and for Stars, where do I begin? Our very own Natural Pro Steven Chip was there, as was Hot Spot tanning, also the terrific Carol Medina, Jennifer Bishop with her ABS team, Mari Redondo and Sergio Pacheco all of whom looked great! The first IFBB pro I saw was the very friendly Big Bill Wilmore, this gentleman is such a great person, he always finds the time to speak to me, always. Then who do I see...IFBB Pro Debi Laszewski who is such a doll, we had a little chat about diet and her big win at the Arnold,Wow! Then I spoke with IFBB Pro Melvin Anthony,. Then as the nite went on and of course I did my best that I could on stage and was very pleased with my placing. I was very blessed to be there. The judges had a tough job calling this one, because the competitors were at the top of their game, I'd like to thank all the judges for a job well done, and of course Mr. Frank Dalto and Cynthia "CJ" James for doing their best for this show. The nite was just beginning when I left, had a 3 to 4 hour ride home, I hated to leave.....will be posting pictures as soon as I get them....
Take Care...Mike
Additional Editors Note: One hundred and eight competitors competed in the NPC Sunshine Classic, Wheel Chair Nationals. Photographer Richard Trodella was on hand. Contact for Trodella is 954-524-3300. He does't have a website. Prejudging started at 11:45am ended at 3:27pm. Evening show ended 11:35pm. Congratulations to all the attending athletes!
Spring Opening of Jacksonville Beach
Obviously, bodybuilding, fitness, figure and especially bikinis were on people's minds as we opened the Spring season at Jacksonville Beach on March 13, 2010. More photos in our forum community.
Sports After Dark with Allison Moyer & Eryn Strickland
The Evolution of Erin Stern
by Lisa White
The Arnold has passed and competitors are heading back to their everyday lives of dieting and competition. In the case of NPC competitors Eryn Strickland and Allison Moyer, both have continued with Sports After Dark radio show interviewing second place winner IFBB Pro Erin Stern of the 2010 Arnold Classic. At the Arnold, Erin Stern came in very polished and it was noticed by both Alli and Eryn. When asked about this Erin answered she actually received help from her parent's neighbors who present show horses. Although the combination sounds a bit unusual Erin explains the concept is very similar and as with show horses and figure competitors everything is about the overall package and presentation.
Erin admits she has come a long way from her first show; when she shook her hair back and forth, sprayed it and walked on stage. Laughingly, all three ladies agree these were the days before the Jan Tana revolution and their biggest hopes were to not turn green. Just as evolution has taken place in tanning; Erin Stern's evolution between high jumper and pro figure competitor was taking place. When asked how she made her foray into the figure scene she simply states the high jump. As a Track and Field athlete she has always been dedicated to sports and when she missed the Olympic qualifier by an inch she was determined to continue as an elite athlete in another sport. She has not given up Track by any means and Erin still participates in Track meets whenever possible.
From years of track and training Alli points out Erin has the most sought after legs in the industry and was curious to know how training for track has intertwined with figure. The theory behind this is everything must tie in together with symmetry throughout the body. So how does a woman get a derriere with a great arch? The best exercises are squats, weighted bridges, front squats and many others that can help create a great set of buns. As for dieting, which is so important in the sport Erin doesn't use the old school method of excluding fruits and tries to stay away from wheat and dairy. Her belief is if it wasn't around 10,000 years ago she doesn't need it. For now, she is experimenting with Volumetrics, a form of healthy eating by Dr. Rolls. The concept is based on the volume of low caloric foods versus high caloric foods and how much more food you get when you substitute certain items for each other. Erin admits she once had a coach tell her if she lost a few more pounds from her 120lbs frame she would do better on her high jump. This impacted Erin over the years so she has learned how to eat in order to keep herself happy and to look good. Her diet is usually clean year around allowing her to stay within five pounds of her stage weight; which is 132lbs.
During the interview the subject of "re-steering figure" comes up among the three ladies. A subject that's being talked about within the figure community; especially the competitors who have very athletic builds. Erin's hope is for the sport to start leaning towards a slightly harder physique. She has personally tried to come in softer but feels the soft look doesn't present her build in the best fashion. Instead, she does the best to be well conditioned; since she can't be something she's not. Alli understands how Erin feels and in Alli's own experience she went a bit softer for the Arnold and placed higher in her class. When Erin is asked who has the "epitome of the best physique" her answer is Monica Brandt because she is so well put together, always stays that way and has had years of staying power.
Erin has had great success in figure and with her modeling. In 2009 she signed with Fitness Management Group, better known as FMG but is not a sponsored athlete, yet. She has had many photo shoots and really enjoyed working with Dan Ray but it's not just Erin's work on stage that symbolizes Erin. Her life outside of competing has been just as successful for her and has touched the lives of people around her. When she's not on the stage she has had successes in her real estate company where she can be contacted at www.ErinStern.com. Erin doesn't stop here with her business either. She keeps moving forward and would like to do video's and write a book to aid women in their everyday lives, which she has already begun. Erin is evolving into far more things than just a figure competitor so watch out for her in the future.
Master's Champion Tammy Ulander and Her Forces Behind Competing By Lisa White
Although BodybuildingFitnessFigure.com houses some very renowned professional athletes it's also home to many competitors who are learning, growing and doing well within the bodybuilding community. Competitors look up to these seasoned athletes for guidance and as role models in their everyday lives but these same competitors are role models in our communities. The beauty of bodybuilding is it's so much more than fancy prancing on the stage in a bikini. It's a sense of comaraderie and growth within the athlete; as we learn from the recent interview between our very own NPC competitors Carmen Larreal and Tammy Ulander.
Tammy Ulander is a master's champion in bodybuilding and didn't start this endeavor just for the show aspect, although she admits she isn't shy and loves being center stage. Although she was athletic all of her life Tammy actually began lifting when she learned she was osteopenic. Tammy was told she could take medication or increase her calcium and start doing weight bearing exercises to increase her bone density. With this news Tammy decided to take the latter route and hired a trainer to show her the ropes besides walking on the treadmill. One year later her bone scan was normal and this was the first of her journey for bodybuilding.
As for motivation, Tammy's comes from within and is only exemplified with the great support system behind her; her husband and three kids. Although she says her kids don't say much to her about her bodybuilding they tell their friends about it, admonishing their proud of their mom and what she's doing is cool. Her husband is more than vocal about her bodybuilding and is her head cheerleader, videographer, photographer and right-hand-man when it comes to travelling to shows.
Although Carmen and Tammy have competed in the same shows Carmen was curious to know what Tammy's most memorable moment has been so far. Tammy admits her bodybuilding career has had many highlights but her first show is the one she remembers the most. She had told her trainer Brian Garcia she wanted to do at least one show. Once the show arrived she stepped on the stage only to learn her music was not working properly and she had to do a posing routine to skipping music. Skipping music or not; it didn't deter Tammy from doing a good posing routine, nor did it stop her from winning the Masters class.
When asked what she would like for her future in bodybuilding to be her answer is honest. Her motivation comes from the women and men who are in their sixties and seventies and staying fit. Tammy has hopes to be in just as good of shape when she gets to that age. As for her near future goals she would like to be able to walk on the stage in the over 50's Masters division within the next two years and be in great shape. As Tammy explains to Carmen she would like people to see her and realize there is always room for improvement and things that can be done for you to meet your goals. Tammy understands that not everyone is designed to be a fitness, figure, or bodybuilding competitor but training can improve self-esteem and confidence; making the difference in how you feel about yourself from the inside out.
Carmen and Tammy both agree the year is looking amazing so far and thanked their team members, as well as, the family. Both ladies agree and are thankful for sites such as BodybuildingFitnessFigure.com which has become a resource center for athletes and sponsors and for those who are new comers to the sport.
BodybuildingFitnessFigure.com would like to thank Carmen Larreal and Tammy Ulander for this interview. We are wishing them the best of luck in 2010.
Tammy can be contacted at tammy.ulander@hotmail.com or on our forum.
2010 will be starting off in high gear with new shows and changes in the NPC Central Florida District calendar. Pete Fancher, District Chairman, judge, promoter and bodybuilder gives the details of the upcoming year to John Hawley in a recent audio interview on www.bodybuildingfitnessfigure.com. This year is going to be full of exciting competitions, an increase in shows, NPC rule changes and the introduction of new promoters. To begin, each year averages fifteen to sixteen shows but this year there will be twenty shows in the Central District.
Although there will be the signature shows that have been doing well in the past there will be new shows making names for themselves. One of the new competitions happens to be Amy and Joe DeGiovine's Atlantic Coast Conference. This was once called the NPC Space Coast show but it had a long history with some of it being negative. Pete Fancher made it clear it's not the name of the show that will make a difference but Amy and Joe. Not only does he know a great show is based off the promoter's planning and actions but he knows they are going to do a fantastic job with the details. Amy and Joe are hard workers and will go the extra mile to create a "premier show."
Signature NPC shows such as the Europa Show of Champions, The Dexter Jackson, NPC Gateway Classic and more will be "anchors" in this years calendar of events. Although these shows are staples in the calendar there have been other changes that are being made. For example, promoter of the NPC Gateway Classic Tony Curtis has not only built a strong foundation for the show but created the Monsta Clothing line with his partner Chris. The clothing is reasonably priced but good quality and has a line for men, women and children. Pete Fancher believes with the strong show and the clothing line Tony Curtis will be a big mover in the bodybuilding industry within the next two or three years.
Another change in this year's schedule will be the last qualifier for the NPC Nationals. The nationals have been moved to October this year due to venue issues. This change will only be for 2010, though. Another change that has occurred in the NPC is the rule change for the bikini competitors. During the competitions bikini competitors were wearing very scant bottoms or hiking the bottoms up causing many complaints. As for monitoring the suits; this will come with time and good judgement. Pete Fancher is not sure if there will be someone who will check the suits at registration but it will be regulated in some fashion.
As with the changes that have been made with the promoters and competitors, there are other changes that have come along with bodybuilding for 2010. John Hawley asks the very important question of will advances in the Internet cause people to stay at home or cause people to become short sighted in their ways of promoting and marketing shows. What about pay-per-view for home entertainment; as in the case of the recent Phoenix Pro show? Although both John and Pete agree the Internet is a great way of promoting and communication; it's also a job. Creating a website doesn't mean the information will be found immediately; which is sometimes the mindset of both the amateur and veteran. Pete Fancher also says the same about athletes who are attempting to get sponsorships. Selling yourself not only involves applying for the sponsorship but doing call backs, as well.
Over the next year there will be great venues and shows for every competitor and the District Chairman is pleased and looking forward to the new year.
You can hear the show in its entirety at the following link HERE.
And for those interested in competing in Pete Fancher and Gene Schlossberg’s show late in the year visit www.allsouthchampionships.com, which was updated with 2010 show information for competitors back in January. Visit our calendar of events HERE.
*** BodybuildingFitnessFigure.com would like to thank Peter Fancher and John Hawley for the interview and information.
Arnold Bound IFBB Pro Andrea Watson Sets Her Sights High
By Lisa White
The Arnold Classic is here with much to be prepped and planned for as the competitors are making their way from all over the world to partake in one of the greatest expos held in the sport of bodybuilding. Anyone who is anyone knows this is where the best of the best come to compete and in some cases present themselves for their pro debut such as of IFBB Pro Andrea Watson. In her recent interview on Sports after Dark with radio hosts NPC Competitor's & RxMuscle.com member Allison Moyer and Erin Strickland; Andrea delivers a candid and honest approach to balancing her career, family and competing.
For starters, IFBB Pro Andrea Watson has a perfect record with 4 wins and earned her pro card with that last win. As she explains to Alli and Eryn this journey started due to a nudge by her husband. This little nudge took her to the Panhandle Showdown twice before trying her hand at competing. With these four competitions behind her Andrea has learned a lot about herself and has set high goals when it comes to competition, but in the mean time she will be focused on competiting against an amazing group of competitors at The Arnold.
When asked by Eryn what her training was like for her upcoming debut Andrea admitted she trained with weights in November and took the next eight weeks off of weight training but increased her cardio to three hours a day during this period of time. It has only been in the last two weeks that she has re-introduced weights into her contest prep; mainly focusing on her shoulders and glutes.
As for Andrea's life off stage she is truly low-key and family oriented. She explained to Alli and Eryn that the hardest contest for her was her first due to the pressure she placed on herself and because she felt she was neglecting her family. Besides the feelings of guilt Andrea was faced with an appendectomy just before her first pro debut and found she had a rare form of cancer. The news of having this rare cancer hit Andrea hard and she became very depressed by it. She didn't know if she was going to live or die so she turned to her faith and her unwaivering support group; her family. Although the cancer was caught in good timing it put a new perspective on life. With her parents living right down the road she made a new commitment to see them whenever possible and to balance her time between her husband, parents and competing. Since competing is her hobby and not her career Andrea has decided to prioritize her life in that manner.
Besides making some personal changes Eryn and Alli asked about her joining Team Bombshell, which is directed by IFBB Pro Shannon Dey and her husband Robert Rosetti. Andrea said she attended the Team Bombshell Camp last February and it made a difference in her style of training. She explained she had been training like a bodybuilder and this camp teaches women to train like figure competitors, how to pose properly and about healthy dieting. In this camp the camaraderie is high and the positive energy from the group can really push you through the tough times.
For the moment she is taking The Arnold seriously and hopes to take home a win. When asked by Eryn and Alli what her long term goals happened to be Andrea was honest in saying she wants to win the Arnold and the Olympia but she won't do it anymore if it stops being fun. Although she is in a serious mind frame for the competition she also expressed her lighter side with hopes of a Hardee's sponsorship.
Featured Athlete Eryn Brook Strickland
-City of birth: Silver Spring, Maryland
-Current city of residence: Severn, Maryland
-Career: Purchasing Agent (Construction)
-Marital Status: SINGLE! I ain't stupid! lol
-Children: 0....except if I count the men I have dated about 4 qualify
-Siblings: 1, Eric my brother
-Age: 29 for another week or so.......30 on March 7th :(
-Onseason/offseason wght: 115-120 on stage.....145-150 off season
-Best physical attribute: Eyes & Ass
-Were you athletic as a child? YUP! Played lacrosse all my life and then as an NCAA Sponsored Athlete.
-Have you gotten family support for your athletic endeavors as a child and today? They supported me as a kid and in college but they've gotten to have a love/hate relationship with figure. I guess they see what I put myself through physically/mentally, etc. and get worried sometimes. But one thing is certain....when they see me on stage on show day at the pinnicle of my success acheiving my goals they understand why I do what I do.
How has that support or lack thereof impacted you? Their support when I was a child certainly helped to mold my confidence in myself. I definitely believe that they helped to lay a strong foundation within me that has helped tremendously as I trudge through a career in the physique industry and all the sacrifice that comes with that (continued on eryns' profile page).
It Is A Wrap!
Arnold Classic 2010 Results
Arnold Classic
1. Kai Greene
2. Phil Heath
3. Branch Warren
4. Dexter Jackson
5. Toney Freeman
6. Ronny Rockel
Ms International
1. Iris Kyle
2. Yaxeni Oriquen
3. Debi Laszewski
4. Lisa Aukland
5. Betty Pariso
6. Dayana Cadeau
Fitness International
1. Adela Garcia
2. Julie Palmer
3. Tanji Johnson
4. Trish Warren
5. Oksana Grishina
6. Camala Rodriguez
Figure International
1. Nicole Wilkins-Lee
2. Erin Stern
3. Heather Mae French
4. Mindi Smith
5. Felicia Romero
6. Larissa Reis
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