Post by Tim Wescott on Apr 21, 2004 16:15:08 GMT -5
I copied and pasted this from Joe Roark`s www.ironhistory.com where I am a member.
I was born on 6/7/55, I became interested in lifting around 1969 or so,possibly 1968.I tinkered around at home in my cellar and built a pretty respectable little gym.I weighed all of 98 pounds when I started.After some time working out and not really knowing what I was doing I joined the local YMCA in 1972.I then met some powerlifters and began competing in powerlifting contests.I also competed in odd-lift contests at the YMCA as well as at Mountain. Park Amusement Center in contests that were put on by the late Ed Jubinville.I`m also in a audience scene in the movie Pumping Iron which was filmed in part at the park.
During the latter parts of the 70`s and 80`s my training was sporadic to say the least. I did however manage to place 4th. in my local show in Springfield Mass. where I am from.I became a 7 day a week drinker,and a drug user and stopped training completely ,except for short comeback attempts for a total of 7 years.
I drank for 33 years and it steadily escalated until it ruled my life completely.After so many horrific experiences and attempts to quit living like this I started training again in earnest in 1993,moved to Florida and began competing in bodybuilding once again.Since then I have won a total of 46 trophies and placed twice in the Master`s Nationals.
One of my ridiculous goals as a kid was to enter the Mr.America contest by the time I was 26.Needless to say I never quite made it but I have two trophies from the Over-40 version so I guess it`s a case of better late than never!! ;D
I also write articles for 3 different fitness/bodybuilding websites, as well as writing for my own.
I was born on 6/7/55, I became interested in lifting around 1969 or so,possibly 1968.I tinkered around at home in my cellar and built a pretty respectable little gym.I weighed all of 98 pounds when I started.After some time working out and not really knowing what I was doing I joined the local YMCA in 1972.I then met some powerlifters and began competing in powerlifting contests.I also competed in odd-lift contests at the YMCA as well as at Mountain. Park Amusement Center in contests that were put on by the late Ed Jubinville.I`m also in a audience scene in the movie Pumping Iron which was filmed in part at the park.
During the latter parts of the 70`s and 80`s my training was sporadic to say the least. I did however manage to place 4th. in my local show in Springfield Mass. where I am from.I became a 7 day a week drinker,and a drug user and stopped training completely ,except for short comeback attempts for a total of 7 years.
I drank for 33 years and it steadily escalated until it ruled my life completely.After so many horrific experiences and attempts to quit living like this I started training again in earnest in 1993,moved to Florida and began competing in bodybuilding once again.Since then I have won a total of 46 trophies and placed twice in the Master`s Nationals.
One of my ridiculous goals as a kid was to enter the Mr.America contest by the time I was 26.Needless to say I never quite made it but I have two trophies from the Over-40 version so I guess it`s a case of better late than never!! ;D
I also write articles for 3 different fitness/bodybuilding websites, as well as writing for my own.
(With all the artsy enhancements Jeff Preston has graced you with and you are worried about a little long hair??? 
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You have got alot of good information on your webpage. I always like to read and look at the fantastic pictures.. I am inspired by pictures....
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