2010 Iron Man Blog

Check out Bodybuilding.com’s full contest coverage from this competition right here.

2009 IFBB Iron Man Pro Check out the results from the 2009 IFBB Iron Man Pro contest here. [ View 2009 IFBB Iron Man Pro Results]

2009 IFBB Iron Man Pro Photos Check out the pictures of the 2009 IFBB Iron Man Pro.  See pictures of contestants, crowds and competition! Iron Man Pro contest Pics here: [ Pre-Judging ] [ Finals ] [ Comparisons ] [ Awards ] [ Back Stage ]

2009 IFBB Iron Man Pro Webcast Replays Check out the Webcast Replays of the 2009 IFBB Iron Man Pro.  See replays of all the action! Iron Man Pro Video Replays here: [ Prejudging ] [ Finals ] Iron Man Pro Reviews here: [ Myron Mielke’s Finals Review ] [ Myron Mielke’s Prejudging Review ] More Links for the Iron Man Pro: [ Hidetada Yamagishi’s Posing Game! ] [ Iron Man Pro Main Page ] [ Iron Man Wallpapers ] 2009 BodySpace Spokesmodel Search: [ BodySpace Spokes Model Contestants ] [ BodySpace Spokes Model Winners! ] [ BodySpace Spokes Model Pics ]

Well if you did then your in luck. You can get all the 2009 Iron Man replays, photos and results right here on Bodybuilding.com.

Check out over 250+ pre-judging pictures at:

http://contest.bodybuilding.com/gallery/contest/7882/event/1/site/1/

If you didn’t get a chance to watch the show, the webcast replays will be available soon. I will keep you all updated.

Myron Mielke’s review of the show will be done in the next hour.

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The NPC IRONMAN Figure took place last weekend in conjunction with the IRONMAN Pro. This year’s field was lacking in total competitors and the quality of the physiques were not what we’ve come to expect from this show. The winner receives a photo shoot with IRONMAN magazine and this is a tremendous opportunity for women to get published. Danielle Edmonds ended up victorious but she was not at her best. Last year she was runner-up to the eventual overall winner, Catherine Anderson, at the NPC USA. It could be because this show is very early in the year and a non-national qualifier as to why the numbers were down. If the show sticks around for another year, it is my hope that more women enter and they come in with better conditioning.

A new feature I am starting this year to display the photos is a slideshow. This is the first of many in 2008. Take a look at the competitors from this show here.

**Overall Winner
Danielle Edmonds

Figure Class A
1. Jennifer Kline
2. Shawna Kondo
3. Lisa Sandercock
4. Kathryn Payton
5. Debbie Bell
NP. Kelly Mac
NP. Kimberly McGarry
NP. Lilia Sandozequi

Figure Class B
1. Ana Tigre
2. Selma McPherson
3. Bernadette Marturano

Figure Class C
1. Danielle Edmonds**
2. Hanna Fox
3. Delinia Lewis
4. Kristie Tatum
5. Dore Madere

Figure Class D
1. Lisa Lynn-Calhoun

A big shout out to Tony Blinn who keeps www.IFBBPro.com fresh. Tony was kind enough to feature my photos on the IFBB Pro League web site and give visitors a closer look at the competitors. Check out the photos on ifbbpro.com compliments of liftstudios.com and bodybuilding.com.

Looking to examine the actual scorecards from the Iron Man Pro judging panel?

Well, look no further!  Here they are…

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I don’t pretend to understand scoring, but if you do - well, then, here ya go!  LOL

Looking for contest photos?  Where are the full results?

All of these and more are awaiting you on our complete 2008 Iron Man Pro main coverage page.  Don’t miss it!

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2008im.htm

Hey Guys,
Backstage photos are up from Ron Avidan. Check ‘em out right here.

Preliminary photos from the Iron Man Pro Prejudging round are already online here at Bodybuilding.com.

Check ‘em out here:

http://contest.bodybuilding.com/gallery/contest/2812/site/1/

http://contest.bodybuilding.com/gallery/contest/2812/site/1/

Keep checking back throughout the weekend to see all the coverage from the Fit Expo and various events. My favorite shot of the day was of Amanda Carrier, a cover model, who was working the BSN booth. SMOKEN HOT and showing off her gunz here.

It’s been an eventful day 1 of the IRONMAN / FIT EXPO. Ron Avidan and I started the day off by visiting GOLD’s GYM VENICE where Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler was putting on a camp and sporting his MUSCLE TECH apparel. Jay was looking huge and lean. We did a video with Gold’s gym that you’ll see here later featuring them as the GYM OF THE MONTH. Lots of other industry people were seen in the gym before heading to the FIREHOUSE. We made the short walk over to the famous eatery and joined a number of people for lunch. The weather is absolutely perfect with temperatures in the upper-60s. Dining at the firehouse was Ron Avidan, Kris Gethin, Kevin Horton, Bob Chic, Lee Thompson, Dan Solomon, Larry Pepe and myself. A few people dined on the "Bob Bowl" but I opted for the bodybuilder’s breakfast which was 8 eggwhites, 3 whole grain pancakes and a buffalo patty. DELICIOUS! If you’re in Venice, definitely check out GOLD’s GYM and stop by the firehouse. Check out some of the video footage from the meal later here on bodybuilding.com.

Ron and I then made our way to the LA convention center to pick up Big Will from Bodybuilding.com. The traffic in LA blows goat balls to say the least. I could never live in LA but must admit the sunshine is nice. We picked up Will and headed to the host hotel where we saw a number of industry people checking in and heading over to the venue. The rooms are spacious and the internet speeds seem to be pretty decent. When you travel to a number of shows there are a few things that are important… A good internet connection, good water pressure in the shower and a comfortable bed. Everything else is pretty much eh, whatever. We grabbed our camera and video gear and headed over to the venue. The walk is only a couple of blocks from the hotel which is awesome.

The hall in which the EXPO is in is MASSIVE. There is an octagon set up, tons of booths, a stage where performances will be taking place and lots to do. There were tons of people through the halls and many booths said they already had to get more samples and supplies sent in for the rest of the weekend. The show venue for the IRONMAN looks like it will be pretty sweet with it’s signature stage lighting looking great. The show will be webcasted here on bodybuilding.com at 10 a.m.

The athlete weigh-in went pretty smoothly with Lonnie "the swami" Teper at the mic. Swami’s best line of the day came when Dave Palumbo chimed in from the audience and asked him, "What did I miss"? Lonnie responded with, "Your pro card." OUCH! The Swami showing no love to Jumbo Palumbo. A couple competitors rolled in late… Desmond Miller and Silvio Samuel. Silvio was sporting all white attire and looked like he had just gotten in from the Bahamas. Sil looked great from the preview he showed the crowd. Toney Freeman weighed in at the heaviest weight of 290lbs. Toney hasn’t shown anyone what he’s looking like and he could be dangerous. Phil Heath seemed tired and out of it, which means he’s ready to rumble and is in great condition. Ron, Kris, Will and I made our way around the expo and did a few interviews and took a number of photos.

When the day’s events were over we headed back to the hotel which was jam packed with people. Siren and Wolf from American Gladiators where in the hotel lobby. We had a WOLF OFF to see who had the best wolf cry and Valerie "siren" Waugaman had the best. Check out some of the videos we got from the hotel. Ron and I also learned that "The Experts" are HUGE in Japan. A big shout out to all our Japan fans! Lonnie, Ron and I made our way down to a dive restaurant called, "The Pantry" which had some awesome food. We interviewed a few guys from "MAX REP" who were delusional and picked King Kamali as their favorite to win the show. I’m not sure what these guys are smoking but holy smokes no chance. We did a few more video interviews in the restaurant and then proceeded back to the hotel. We managed to do an interview with a homeless man pushing a wheel-chair and when LT asked him who he had winning the IRONMAN he responded with, KING KAMALI. What the hell is going on with all the Kamali love? We ran into Dennis James who was comedic as always and a group of Japanese women thought LT was stalking them. Again more amusing videos will be posted.

I grabbed a drink with Bodybuilding.com’s man in the Advertising department, Paul and we chatted a little biz. It’s now 1:30am LA time and I need to hit the hay. It’s a big morning tomorrow and lots more to come here on bodybuilding.com. Thanks for checking out the site and check back for continual updates throughout the weekend.

Hey guys,
We’ve currently got 711 photos from the Weigh In/Press Conference, Venice Beach, and The FitExpo from Ron Avidan, Isaac Hinds, Kris Gethin, and Merv from Iron Man Magazine. Check them out here. Here’s a couple of Silvio Samuel, Troy Alves, and Johnny Jackson.

Check them out here:

http://contest.bodybuilding.com/gallery/contest/2812/

You know the top 5 by now…

So here are a few pics of the guys who are now qualified for the Olympia stage.

Lift Studios goes backstage to capture the moment.

Below are some photos that only a few ever see - until now…

Bodybuilding.com’s Russ DeLuca thanks Lonnie Teper for a job well done on another IRONMAN Pro.

Bodybuilding.com’s Dave Middleton takes a moment out of his busy schedule to pose with the adorable and talented Jamie Eason.

Russ joins Bob and Dan backstage before the show.

NPC Figure competitors venture from the pump-up room to the stage for the evening finals.

Mr. Olympia 2007, Jay Cutler visits with the competitors backstage. Jay took the time to pose with a number of the competitors and was a class act.

Toney Freeman is the Iron Man 2007 Winner.  Congratulations, X-Man!

Be sure to check back tomorrow for more fun stuff, podcast interviews, and additional show galleries.

For now, please check out the Mens Finals photo gallery and the webcast replays!  Thanks!