I’m working on a new women’s training log community. ALL WOMEN WELCOME! Powerlifting, Olympic Lifting, Strongwoman, Highland Games, MMA, Crossfit, Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure, Fitness, Gym Enthusiasts, and ANY females who would like to keep a log of their training. ALL levels are welcome from beginner to pro. You don’t have to be a competitor, athlete, or have any qualifications other than the desire to log your training. Check it out and please feel free to invite any women you’d like. It’s still in the beginning phases so please bear with me while I get everything fully set up, but the log section is open and ready to go!
Check it out and join us today: http://womenslifting.com
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Been forever since I’ve posted an update! Need to get back on track though. Especially now since I’m training for a guest appearance at the Association of Oldetime Barbell and Strongmen Reunion Dinner on October 23rd! Check out http://www.weightlifting.org/aobs.htm for more info about the AOBS. I’m really excited to be a part of this event. This year will will be honoring former Mr. Universe, Chet Yorton, World Renowned Strongman, Dennis Rogers and Three-Time Weightlifting Olympian, Fred Lowe.
Coffee’s Gym, the mecca of legendary Olympic Weightlifting coach and strength training guru John Coffee now has a new website CoffeesGym.org. From the site:
John Coffee, Owner/Senior International Coach
Home of 5 Olympic Weightlifting Olympians!
16 Women’s National Olympic Weightlifitng Championships Titles
Gym Hours:
M-F 6am-10pm
Saturday8am-6pm
Sunday10am-4pm
1800 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, Georgia 30068
770-321-6900 770-321-0170 fax
Email us at coffeesgym@hotmail.com
Also be sure to check out Coffee’s Gym on Facebook.
Powerlifter Chris “Smitty” Smith’s hardcore gym in Eaton Ohio now has it’s own website at EatonBarbell.com. From the site:
“Welcome to Eaton Barbell, Preble County’s only premier, private strength training facility. Eaton Barbell caters to powerlifting, bodybuilding, and people that are just serious about weight training and wanting to get into better shape.
The gym is private, and not open to the public. Membership is mostly comprised of county employees, and a team of powerlifters and other strength athletes. 24/7 Pin code access allows members to train on their time whenever they want.”
Also be sure to check out Eaton Barbell on Facebook.
Thank you so much for all the awesome Q&A submissions. I have so many great questions to answer. I think I’m going to do some of them written and some of them video blog style. Sorry I’ve been a bit behind on posting lately…that time of year…please stay tuned though!
Happy Holidays,
Kara :)
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As a BlackBerry girl at heart it’s always hard for me to admit when the iPhone wins in any way. I can almost always find some way to downplay even the most obviously superior features because it’s become second nature for me to always believe my BlackBerry crushes all other devices of it’s kind. But unfortunately I must admit, as far as WordPress is concerned iPhone > BlackBerry. *sigh*. I don’t even want to talk about all the reasons why as it would be too painful…it just is. The only thing that offers a slight glimmer of comfort is knowing I can crank out posts so much more efficiently on my BlackBerry Storm keyboard.
Clearly I’ll have to go rant about this to a friend on BlackBerry Messenger as a reminder of one of the huge things I love about my Berry that the iPhone will never have.
Testing the iPhone WordPress app. BlackBerry Storm, you’re on deck.