2008 Arnold Blog

These photos were taken by myself (Richard Barnet) and Isaac Hinds at the 2007 Arnold, but for some reason never made their way into a photo gallery on our main Arnold photos page.  So, here are some of the best of the bunch, for your belated viewing pleasure!  =)

For more 2007 Arnold photos, click here.

Travis Chapman and the gang, including the lovely Jamie Eason (!), have produced yet another stunning episode of The Fit Show, capturing highlights from the 2007 Arnold Classic, Sports Festival, and Expo!

Check it out!

http://webcast.bodybuilding.com/fitshow/fitshow/episode54/fsi_4everfit.htm

This post-Arnold week has now brought you four (4) new 2007 Arnold-themed wallpapers for your computer desktop, cell phone, and/or PDA device.

Just added today:  2007 Fitness International Winner, Mary Elizabeth Lado, and 2007 Ms. International, Iris Kyle!  Get yours here.

Tyler has put together an “alternate” 2007 Arnold Weekend highlights reel (in addition to the first highlights reel), which is now available for your viewing pleasure on our Arnold Video Clips main page.  Be sure to check it out!

Also, J.P. has put together a Flash animation about the Arnold Webcast & what you didn’t see on it, which is now viewable on our WebComic page.  Don’t miss it! 

I felt the Arnold Amateur Classic was an opportunity that I could not miss when I heard about it. I had to send in my application. They made the stipulation that you basically had to have qualified for a National level show to participate so the turn out of athletes was spectacular.

Walking in the room was a bit of a shock. To stand there and see so many women that actually had near pro level physiques was almost intimidating. But I entered this contest number one because it was close to home for me and number two it was an amazing opportunity and an honor to be accepted.

The competition itself was run a bit differently then any show I had been in before as it was go go go from the moment we arrived at the Veterans. Mike Davies was to the point, gracious, kind and quite helpful to the girls to get us organized. Hats off to him for taking care of things. We were lined up quickly one group after the other and quite frankly the next round started lining up before even the last two groups finished the first rounds. This will give you some perspective of how quickly this contest ran.

My biggest thrill was to stand on the same stage as so many pros have done in the past. To be up there and have my family and so many friends out there watching ME was such a thrill! You couldn’t help but feel like a star!

All and all I had an amazing time and experience and honestly would do it again next year if given the opportunity. The rest of the weekend went by in a blur with photo shoots and and trying to catch up with as many of my friends as possible that live all across the country.

I felt so fortunate to have made it to that stage after the last month I had. I had a horrible infection, two mouth surgeries, a major snow storm and then 3 days before leaving for the show…I was in a car accident which totaled my SUV and in all ways should have basically taken me from this earth. So I felt very special to be up there in more ways then one.

I am sorry but as of yet I don’t know the standings. I am told they will be posted on the Arnold Amateur website but they are not there yet.

MUAH
Dream BIG!!!!!
K

As some of you may have seen, Ron Avidan, Lonnie Teper and myself have been doing "The Experts" predictions. We have fun with it and most of the time we’re all wrong. This time around Ron picked the right winner with Victor Martinez, but this was only because LT and I convinced him Luke Wood wouldn’t be a strong choice. Check out the recap after the prejudging as we freeze our butts off in Columbus.

Check it out:

Ron, Isaac and Lonnie Teper, aka “The Experts” freezing in Columbus.

The Karma After-Party seemed to bring out the inner swinger in a few of the ladies in attendance!

Watch this footage only if you dare…

Having problems with the video?  Click here for the downloadable Windows Media version.

We attended the VPX Redline Charity Bash After-Party at Club Karma, but didn’t think we’d see another Toney Freeman posing routine!

Well, needless to say, we were wrong…

Having problems with the video?  Click here for the downloadable Windows Media version.

Just want to watch the routines from the Top 15 men - separately?

Well, now you can.

Click here to visit the 2007 Arnold Classic Webcast - Individual Competitor Routines page.  Enjoy!

Tyler has created an excellent 2007 Arnold Weekend Highlights video, now viewable on both our Arnold video clips page and our Arnold main page.

Enjoy!

Just as an FYI, we are adding all video clips and replays from both the blog and the live webcast to our Arnold Weekend Videos Main Page:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2007arnold_blogvideos.htm

Browse all of our 2007 Arnold video footage in one convenient spot! 

We caught up with teen powerlifter, Amanda Harris (a.k.a. Barbie Barbell) and her family behind the scenes at the Arnold Expo in the powerlifting warm-up area.

Click the play button to see what Amanda (7-Time World Female Powerlifting Champion) and her father, Mark Harris, had to say!

Having problems with the video?  Click here for the downloadable Windows Media version.

Tip: We have two other interviews with friends of Amanda’s from this weekend, so be sure to check them out, too:

• GeneX Hwang Interview
• Melissa Dettwiller Interview