"Thaript1~November Final Pictures~Most Improved Class"

Refuge · 11-18-2006, 04:09 PM

Here it is. The day of judgement. The day we all unveil our bodies for the last time in the 2006 IronMass Physique Competition. Good luck to all fellow competitors, it's been great, thanks for providing some real inspiration. And now for the unveiling....

AYung · 11-19-2006, 12:16 AM

Where are the pics bro?

Refuge · 11-19-2006, 01:01 AM

Here's a quick flashback to last April.....

Mandatory Poses:
1. Front Relaxed w/ download
2. Front Relaxed
3. Left Quarter Turn
4. Right Quarter Turn
5. Rear Facing Relaxed

Refuge · 11-19-2006, 01:05 AM

6. Front Double Biceps
7. Front Lat Spread
8. Side Chest
9. Side Tricep

Refuge · 11-19-2006, 01:08 AM

10. Back Double Bicep
11. Back Lat Spread
12. Ab + Thigh
13. Most Muscular

Refuge · 11-19-2006, 01:11 AM

And now for the grand finally....but first, I must state why I can not compete in the Novice Class. I was recently laid off, and I had no funding for the posing suit or Protan supplies therefore, I can not comply with the blatant contest requirements, so I must compete in the Most Improved Class only. I did remove all body hair, but it is evident in my August uploads that with a tan I am much more impressive. None-the-less, here are my final pics!

Refuge · 11-19-2006, 01:20 AM

Mandatory Poses:
1. Front Relaxed w/ Download
2. Front Relaxed
3. Left Quarter Turn
4. Right Quarter Turn
5. Rear Facing Relaxed

Refuge · 11-19-2006, 01:23 AM

Mandatory Poses Continued:
6. Front Double Bicep
7. Front Lat Spread
8. Side Chest
9. Side Tricep

Refuge · 11-19-2006, 01:26 AM

Mandatory Poses Continued:
10. Back Double Bicep
11. Back Lat Spread
12. Ab + Thigh
13. Most Muscular

Refuge · 11-19-2006, 01:29 AM

Summary:

So, I am comfortable with my finishing status taking into account that I had a 2 month layoff from lifting due to Cross Country. I did make it to States, but I didn't finish well. I believe if I kept on working and could purchase the basic competition necessities, and continued to lift, I had a good shot at the novice title. I don't have my finishing stats at this very moment, but they will be up. Keep your eyes open for my new log entitled: "Journey Towards Refuge", where I begin my first powerlifting phases. Thanks to IM for hosting the contest, the sponsors for giving us the goods, and my fellow competitors who made this so much more worth it. Stats soon to come...

AYung · 11-19-2006, 01:33 AM

You've still got it bro! Though, it does suck that you missed a submission, that's gonna effect your overall placing. There's always next year if your still interested in competing. Thanks for your support along the way!

DawnMarie · 11-19-2006, 02:08 AM

Great to see you were able to hang in there and see it through despite the break, and congrats on making it to States, great job!

spaceclown · 11-19-2006, 02:21 AM

You look great IMO man. You continue to add size you're gonna be unstoppable! That sucks about the tan/trunks cause you definately would look awesome tanned up. Good luck on the powerlifting!

**Peaked_18** · 11-19-2006, 02:24 AM

Looking better, just remember to keep eating and adding weight to the bar.

**Fitnfirm** · 11-19-2006, 04:24 AM

Good luck!!!!!! Great work and thanks for sticking it out making this contest all the more fun !!!!!!!!!

miezimau · 11-19-2006, 01:24 PM

you look amazing! And don't sweat the not tanning and stuff. I had no muhla for this either. You look amizing. Did I just repeat myself? LOL

**bigDman** · 11-23-2006, 02:47 PM

looking ripped bro

11-18-2006, 04:09 PM	#1
Refuge IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Strappin on the gloves for a comeback... Posts: 393 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	"Thaript1~November Final Pictures~Most Improved Class" Here it is. The day of judgement. The day we all unveil our bodies for the last time in the 2006 IronMass Physique Competition. Good luck to all fellow competitors, it's been great, thanks for providing some real inspiration. And now for the unveiling.... __________________ “I am one, I walk alone. Follow me. "Journey Towards Refuge" "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." Arnold Schwarzenegger "FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING IS OF SOME VALUE, BUT GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS" (1 Timothy 4:8)

11-19-2006, 12:16 AM	#2
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,279 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	Where are the pics bro? __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

11-19-2006, 01:11 AM	#6
Refuge IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Strappin on the gloves for a comeback... Posts: 393 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	And now for the grand finally....but first, I must state why I can not compete in the Novice Class. I was recently laid off, and I had no funding for the posing suit or Protan supplies therefore, I can not comply with the blatant contest requirements, so I must compete in the Most Improved Class only. I did remove all body hair, but it is evident in my August uploads that with a tan I am much more impressive. None-the-less, here are my final pics! __________________ “I am one, I walk alone. Follow me. "Journey Towards Refuge" "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." Arnold Schwarzenegger "FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING IS OF SOME VALUE, BUT GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS" (1 Timothy 4:8)

11-19-2006, 01:29 AM	#10
Refuge IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Strappin on the gloves for a comeback... Posts: 393 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	Summary: So, I am comfortable with my finishing status taking into account that I had a 2 month layoff from lifting due to Cross Country. I did make it to States, but I didn't finish well. I believe if I kept on working and could purchase the basic competition necessities, and continued to lift, I had a good shot at the novice title. I don't have my finishing stats at this very moment, but they will be up. Keep your eyes open for my new log entitled: "Journey Towards Refuge", where I begin my first powerlifting phases. Thanks to IM for hosting the contest, the sponsors for giving us the goods, and my fellow competitors who made this so much more worth it. Stats soon to come... __________________ “I am one, I walk alone. Follow me. "Journey Towards Refuge" "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." Arnold Schwarzenegger "FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING IS OF SOME VALUE, BUT GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS" (1 Timothy 4:8)

11-19-2006, 01:33 AM	#11
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,279 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	You've still got it bro! Though, it does suck that you missed a submission, that's gonna effect your overall placing. There's always next year if your still interested in competing. Thanks for your support along the way! __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

11-19-2006, 02:08 AM	#12
DawnMarie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 876 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 34	Great to see you were able to hang in there and see it through despite the break, and congrats on making it to States, great job! __________________ Nov 2008 - ??? - IMPC '08 is on! Nov 2007 - 158.4 lb - Saw Abs! Nov 2004 - 282.5 lbs My Transformation: Transformation Story My Journal: DawnMarie's Bounce Back Journal @ OSB

11-19-2006, 02:21 AM	#13
spaceclown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the gym Posts: 1,728 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 39	You look great IMO man. You continue to add size you're gonna be unstoppable! That sucks about the tan/trunks cause you definately would look awesome tanned up. Good luck on the powerlifting! __________________ Spaceclown _________________________ Millennium Sport Technologies www.millenniumsport.net

11-19-2006, 02:24 AM	#14
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,297 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Looking better, just remember to keep eating and adding weight to the bar.

11-19-2006, 04:24 AM	#15
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,829 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 45	Good luck!!!!!! Great work and thanks for sticking it out making this contest all the more fun !!!!!!!!!

11-19-2006, 01:24 PM	#16
miezimau IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: at home Posts: 473 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	you look amazing! And don't sweat the not tanning and stuff. I had no muhla for this either. You look amizing. Did I just repeat myself? LOL __________________ Opportunity Some People dream of Success..While others wake up and work hard at it.

11-23-2006, 02:47 PM	#17
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,611 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 186	looking ripped bro __________________