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| Host Hotel Sold out!! |
| 01.23.2012 15:28:45 | |
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The 2012 Emerald Cup Host Hotel is sold out! We have secured 2 more fantastic hotels for you. Each have their own appeal depending on what you are needing. The Red Lion is walking distance from the Meydenbauer. The Larkspur is not walking distance but it has kitchenettes and a free shuttle! Both are wonderful hotels and both have a special Emerald Cup pricing for you! Below is complete information for each hotel. We suggest you make your reservations as soon as possible because both hotels will probably sell out too! The Red Lion: 3 blocks south of the Convention Center. It is $99.00 with breakfast included if you mention the Emerald Cup. The hotel has 175 non-smoking guestrooms and 8 ADA approved accessible rooms. The hotel features the "Stay Comfortable" Pillow Top Bed, over stuffed pillows, comforters and maple furnishings in each of its guestrooms. On property we feature our restaurant "Jonah's" and a spacious outdoor pool. We also have an on-site fitness center available for our guests to enjoy with new equipment. Call 1-800-RED-LION or call them directly at 425-455-5240 to book the special and be sure to mention you are with the 2012 BSN Emerald Cup. You can book your hotel room online through the Red Lion website www.redlion.com Select the hotel in Bellevue, Washington or you can click here Red Lion Hotel Bellevue. In the field below “group/convention code” (these boxes should appear on the right hand side of the screen) you would type EMER0418 to get the rate. The Larkspur Landing Bellevue: a 10 minute drive from the Meydenbauer Center with very easy access from the Emerald Cup event. The Larkspur Landing has two different rooms styles – the Studio Suite featuring Queen FeatherBorne bed, and the Executive King Suite featuring a King FeatherBorne bed and double sofa sleeper. In addition to an LCD TV, DVD player, and fully equipped kitchen in the room, guests also receive the following complimentary services and amenities: Healthy Start Breakfast, served 7 days a week o Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 7a.m. to 10 a.m. Wireless High Speed Internet Access in all guestrooms and public areas 24-Hour Business Center Shuttle Service to local dining, shopping & entertainment (Shuttle goes to the Meydenbauer!) Guest Laundry Facility Grocery Shopping Service Coffee and Tea, available in the lobby, 24 hours a day Freshly Baked Cookies every evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lending Library of Classic DVDs, CDs, Games, and Books Free Local Phone Calls On-Site Parking On-Site Fitness Center and Hot Tub Special Emerald Cup rates – You must mention that you are with the Emerald Cup - are: Studio Suite $94/night plus tax and Executive Suite $104/night plus tax The group block pricing is available from Wednesday, April 18th – Sunday, April 22nd. Call them directly at 425- 373-1212 and mention the Emerald Cup for the group rate. Larkspur Landing Bellevue/Renton, 15805 SE 37th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Hotel Line: (425) 373-1212
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| RX Muscle and Species Nutrition |
| 01.17.2012 05:38:35 | |
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Dave Palumbo of Species Nutrition and Rxmuscle.com will be covering the 2012 Emerald Cup personally. We are so excited to have Dave at the show. Dave's online bodybuilding magazine is awesome!! Dave has given so much of himself to our bodybuilding community and competitors that we are very honored that he has chosen to be at the 2012 Emerald Cup. He is the owner of Species Nutrition and they will have a booth there also. Make sure to stop by and thank Dave's #1 man Joel for making all of this happen when you're at the show! Tags: |
| Trouble with our website? |
| 01.14.2012 07:17:22 | |
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If you are having problems purchasing tickets or registering for the show on our site, it may not be you. I have the same problem and I have found that I can't go in and purchase when I am in internet explorer. But I can purchase when I am in Mozilla. I feel your frustration so that is the reason for this post. Try Mozilla and if that doesn't work, just call us at 425-949-7320 and you can purchase everything over the phone! Tags: |
| Emerald Cup Host hotel sold out |
| 01.14.2012 07:09:00 | |
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It's true. Our 2012 Emerald Cup Host hotel is SOLD OUT!! I just got off the phone with our sales manager and she said the only rooms left are 9 on Saturday night April 21st. So if you just need a room for Saturday night, you still have a chance and I would call immediately!! That being said we are working with another hotel to get you a special Emerald Cup rate and I will post it here as soon as the contract is signed. It's a beautiful hotel also but I don't want to say anything until the contract is signed! To keep up to date with everything 2012 Emerald Cup, make sure to "like" our Emerald Cup Competitor Motivation page on Facebook. We are also on Twitter under Emerald Cup. Tags: |
| a little more than 14 weeks out from the Emerald Cup! |
| 01.11.2012 16:10:35 | |
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We are a little more than 14 weeks out from the 2012 Emerald Cup. We are so excited for this show! We think we have all the information posted up on our site but if you have any questions please call us at 425-949-7320 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We also have 2012 Emerald Cup business card size magnets. They are for anyone who would like one. They are great to put on your refrigerator or anything metal! to remind you the dates of the show. Please email us your name and address at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will postal mail one right out to you. If you are a competitor, we urge you to get your registrations in as soon as possible so that you can receive a competitor motivation band. It is a silicone accountability wristband that says 2012 NPC Emerald Cup Competitor on it. It is incentive to keep you on track for the show with your preparations. Every time you open the fridge to cheat or decide to skip a workout, you will see your wristband to remind you of your goal. It will also help you recognize other athletes getting ready for the 2012 Emerald Cup.
Also for competitors, CJ’s Elite Competition Wear is offering a special discount to you. CJ suits are custom made so you’ll want to get in contact with her as soon as possible so that you will have your suit in time. CJ just emailed us with this: “All female competitors will receive a $75 rhinestone upgrade, and all male competitors will receive $10 off their suit for mentioning that they will be competing in the 2012 Emerald Cup. We do not have stock men's suits, or any stock suits. Everything is completely custom made to order For more information ordering a suit or to place a suit order please call our office. Office: 954-786-9977 Fax: 954-426-6402 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.cynthia-james.com C.J’S “ELITE” COMPETITION WEAR Tags: |
| Complimentary Womens Posing Class |
| 07.15.2011 12:14:29 | |
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I admit. I'm not the best at keeping up my blog until we get closer to a Craig Productions event. I will try to update it at least once a week starting today and even more as we get closer to the Ironman. I had a competitor call me today asking if there were any posing classes coming up and I was reminded that I needed to post this information. We have a class this Friday night July 15th starting at 7:00pm at the Gold's Gym in Bothell, WA. It is free and open to any woman who is interested in competing in figure, bikini and bikini fit-body. I am hosting it along with my training partner and competitor Cindy Goodrich. IFBB bikini pro Diana Graham and NPC competitor/ABB rep Diane Rudholm will be helping the bikini girls. We timed it one week before the Washington State Championships to give those of you who are competing a chance to hone in your skills and those of you who are interested in competing a chance to learn what our competition world is all about...we welcome all levels. If there are any women bodybuilders that want to practice we can help you also. We will go over all aspects of competing but mostly it is a working class to get together and meet everyone and practice, practice, practice! We will answer any questions you have about competing and our sport. Please let us know if you are planning to attend so we know whow many to expect! There is a facebook post on my wall or you can email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This is for all levels - newbies and seasoned competitors. If you are a competitor and want to help - we welcome you! Wear comfortable clothing - like what you would workout in - and bring a pair of heels because we will be practicing our walk! You can sit back and wonder what it would be like to change your life or you can take the first step and join us tomorrow night! Sorry guys - this is a ladies only workshop! Tags: |
| BSN's Alicia Marie |
| 03.22.2011 11:38:13 | |
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Elaine writes: I just received an email from Alicia Marie that she will be able to co-emcee the Fitness & Figure Championships Friday night! Not only is she an IFBB Pro Figure Champion but I was reading her bio last night and I just had to cut and paste this to the blog: Alicia Marie graduated Cum Laude and with Honors and Distinction from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Neuroscience and Psychology. She has studied writing for broadcast news and reporting at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and is currently studying nutrition at Columbia University’s Teachers College affiliate, IIN. Okay, for you detectives, yes, this has been posted on our site for the past two months. But somehow I missed this! Cum Laude and Distinction?!!! Degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology?!!! And a Professional Figure Champion?!!! Wow!!! She will also be at the BSN booth signing autographs and answering questions! Make sure to stop by and say hi!
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| Ladies group posing practice March 18 |
| 03.14.2011 17:29:09 | |
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I'm always happy to keep you informed of group posing practices when I am made aware of them. There will be a complimentary Ladies only group posing practice at Gold's Gym, Redmond, Washington from 6:15 - 7:30pm. It is hosted by Rose Patterson and I come and help too! We go over all aspects of bikini and figure competition. IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Nicole Berg will come help with her bodybuilding expertise if she knows in advance there will be any women bodybuilders. Bring your heels as this is a working seminar and we go right into walking and posing. This week we will go into more advanced posing to get you ready for the upcoming Vancouver Natural and the Emerald Cup. If you are on facebook it is called group posing practice. Please write on the wall or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to let us know you are planning to attend. We like to have an idea of how many will be be there. Tags: |
| Host Hotel Sold Out |
| 02.27.2011 13:35:01 | |
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The host hotel, The Issaquah Garden Inn is sold out of queen rooms. There are still a few king rooms available at this writing. Our overflow hotel is the Issaquah Holiday Inn. They are offering a group rate of $105.00 per night. 1801 12th Avenue NWIssaquah, WA 98027 (425) 392-6421 We recommend you call right away and make your reservations. Make sure to mention the Emerald Cup when you call to receive the group rate. It is a beautiful hotel and they are located right down the street from the host hotel. The Embassy Suites Bellevue are also offering a special rate for the Emerald Cup group. The Embassy Suites Hotel in Bellevue is located conveniently off of I90 with easy access to Snoqualmie. The Embassy Suites is a full-service hotel offering spacious two-room suites with private bedroom and living room with sofa bed, comfortable surroundings and our complimentary made-to-order breakfast and evening reception. On-site amenities include Cascade Restaurant and indoor pool. Please call the hotel at 425-644-2500 and mention the Emerald Cup to book your reservation at the special discounted rate or click on this link: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/reservations/index.jhtml?hotel=SEABLES&groupCode=ECC
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| Complimentary Posing Class this Friday Feb. 18, 2011 |
| 02.14.2011 15:39:22 | |
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We like to keep you informed of upcoming posing classes/seminars especially when they are FREE!!! Here in the Northwest we have a competitor friendly atmosphere. Don't get me wrong, it is competitive. But up until the time the competitors step on stage they are usually socializing in seminars/classes and/or working out with each other. Our weightlifting/competitor subculture is very close. Who else can relate to us and understand what we are going through? While the rest of the world thinks we are crazy for following our strict diets, training and posing schedules, we are fortunate to have each other to cheer each other on!!! Brad & I love getting to know the competitors and following their journeys. Each one has a different story. We love the blogs for this reason! I (Elaine) love attending the seminars! Even better when I get to be involved teaching! I need to stay on task with this blog so I will end my commentary here and follow it up with the information on this Fridays Complimentary Posing Class. If you hear of any other complimentary posing classes going on, please let us know so we can pass the info on. Complimentary Group Posing Practice for the Ladies Hosted by Rose Patterson & Elaine Craig Time: Friday, February 18 · 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: Golds Gym 1956 - 178th Pl NE Redmond, WA This is a group posing practice for Women's Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, and Bikini Fit Body athletes. This is a great opportunity to get expert advice and guidance and meet fellow women competitors. If you are a woman bodybuilder and are coming, please email us and let us know. IFBB Pro Women Bodybuilder Nicole Berg has made the 4 hour drive each way for the past 5 seminars to help all of the women bodybuilders and we have been so grateful to her!!! We don’t want her to make the drive this year unless we have competitors for her to help! So far this year we haven’t had any women bodybuilders RSVP yet. We will meet on the following dates and times:
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| Guest performers |
| 01.17.2011 07:27:56 | |
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Contracts are being signed and returned. IFBB Pro Bodybuilders Hidetada Yamagishi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIM8eRYFpRw from Gaspari Nutrition and BSN’s Brandon Curry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGOvNyyk1QI , NPC National bodybuilder Steven Kuclo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Mf-DNGFuw&feature=fvst guest posing confirmed. BSN will also be sending IFBB Pro Alicia Marie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yAocpa3o94 to take pictures and talk with the fans. Both nights will feature from Canada, Dominic Lacrasse, the Amazing Flag Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3x6tcNiijo Tags: |
| Craig Productions site update |
| 12.28.2010 12:51:44 | |
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The 2011 Emerald Cup will be April 15th & 16th. Our site is currently being updated and will include complete information, online ticket registration and online entry registration. This will all be finished by January 1st. Thank you for your patience. Tags: |
| Seminar Weekend! |
| 09.11.2010 05:15:56 | |
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I am officially naming this weekend seminar weekend here in the Seattle WA area. Starting tonight there are 3 posing seminars that I've been told about and I'm happy to pass the information on to you! I love attending the posing seminars. You can feel the excitement and anticipation of the competitors as they are getting ready for a show! It ALMOST makes me want to diet hard - notice I capitalized ALMOST! =)
The following is the information I have for each seminar: Tonight, Friday, September 10th, 6:00 - 7:00 Gold's Gym Redmond WA. Hosted by Rose Patterson. Complimentary workshop on posing and contest preparation. This workshop is for women only, Figure, Bikini and Bodybuilding. IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Nicole Berg will be there specifically to help the women bodybuilders. This is a real treat to be instructed by an IFBB Pro!! Thank you Nicole for taking the time out of your busy life to drive 3 hours up and back and do this complimentary. Thank you to Rose Patterson for putting this seminar together and donating all of your energy to this and the previous seminars you have hosted! This Saturday, 9/11, will be IFBB Fitness Pro Tanji Johnson's "Save Fitness" seminar beginning at 1:00pm. Tanji's seminars focus on all aspects of Fitness & Figure competition, including posing, walking, Fitness Routines, and team bonding. Her seminars are fee based and you can reach her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information and to register for her classes. Sunday, September 12, Gold's Gym Bothell, 12:00 noon - 2:00pm. $50.00. Hosted and taught by Northwest posing guru Dave Patterson and assisted by personal trainer/figure coach Julie Michaelson. I could go on and on about what a terrific posing coach Dave is but I only have a short time to write this information. Let me say that Dave is the best! Most of the seminars are just for the women but this one is aimed at the men too! If you are a male bodybuilder and want to learn to pose or fine tune your own posing, you wont want to miss this one! This is a rare opportunity to get expert posing advice for a minimum fee! email dave at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it so he knows how many to expect! The best thing for me is that I have been invited to attend all 3!! I love going and meeting everyone, socializing and helping out! It's exciting for me to see the progress competitors make from the time they first decide to take that step and do what it takes to get to the stage to when they step on stage and show off what they have accomplished!! So if you have been thinking about competing...take that first step tonight and head on out to Gold's Gym in Redmond and see what it's all about!! Tags: |
| Complimentary Posing Class |
| 09.07.2010 16:40:56 | |
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Rose Patterson is hosting a complimentary Women's Posing Class this Friday evening, September 10th, Gold's Gym, Redmond, Wa from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. It is for Bikini, Figure and Bodybuilding women. If you are a competitor or thinking about competing this is a great opportunity. An added bonus will be IFBB Pro Women's Bodybuilder Nicole Berg - she will be there specifically to help any women bodybuilders with their posing. You will learn from the best!! Please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are planning on going so I can let Rose know approximately how many she'll have from my end. One of the wonderful things that have been happening in our area are various posing physique/bodybuilding seminars, some are complimentary, some charge a fee. I encourage you to attend one if you can because you will meet other women who are working to achieve the same goal you are so the support is incredible!! It helps to build the camaraderie amongst everyone. So far the seminars have been for women only but I have heard rumor that posing guru Dave Patterson has one in the works. As soon as I hear what he has planned I will post it on my blog. You wont want to miss the rare opportunity of having Dave help you with your posing! I hope to see and meet you this Friday evening! We go over walking, posing, tanning and suits. Remember this is free so take advantage!! And don't forget to email me! Tags: |
| Determination |
| 09.03.2010 01:52:28 | |
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The following writing was sent to me by a female Ironman figure competitor who I have come to know over the years from her personal journey competing. Her husband, Brandin Haynes wrote it for an english class he was taking and I was so moved by it I wanted to share it with you. So with both Kim and Brandon's permission, I submit it below to you for your enjoyment in it's entirity. My hope it that it will motivate and inspire you as you train for the stage. Brandin A. Haynes
5-17-2010 English-101 J. Delay Paper #3 Soldiers, Recruits, and Determination The alarm sounds, and like reveille wakes the troops, this soldier is prepared for battle. Not a battle over territory or ideology, but an internal struggle of uncompromising will, strength, and determination in the face of adversity. She squints her eyes, and her pupils dilate as the first rays of morning sun embrace her face. An internal spark flickers, igniting a kindling of desire. The flames of determination begin to fill her as she prepares to wage war on the many obstacles she is about to face, and neither man nor beast dares to stand in the way of her goal. This morning marks a new beginning, as does every morning, and this war-zone is the dimly-lit confines of a gym weight-room. Upon entering the battlefield, a blast of humid, musty air invades her nostrils, and the clanging and clacking of the weight-room plates are in perfect cadence. Surveying the equipment, our heroine hones-in on her first target. Excitement begins to bubble in the pit of her stomach in anticipation of the pain that she is about to endure. Contrary to popular belief, determination is a visible, an almost tangible concept. To see it, one only needs to look into the face of our heroine as she pushes through the pain. Her eyes are fixed on the horizon, focused on what must be a pleasurable experience, something to distract her from the agony. Jaw clinched, she keeps in stride, one repetition after another, despite the beads of sweat that are rolling down the contours of her face and to the floor. As fatigue sets in, and her muscles begin to burn, our warrior calls-in reinforcements from the ranks of determination. Much to her relief, the reality of failure disappears, thanks to this new found cavalry of internal fortitude. Adrenaline is rushing through her veins now as her heart beats like a machine-gun. Victorious, our femme-fatale may have won the fight, but she hasn't won the war. Many enemies remain, and she zeroes-in on another victim. Foe after foe falls to the heroine, and an almost euphoric sensation erupts within her, due to the on set of endorphins, coupled with her determined focus to achieve a goal she set-out to accomplish. Many months before these battles were executed, a plan-of-attack was put into place. Like a general commanding her troops, our warrior takes command of her destiny, armed with a three-staged plan for success. The first stage is obvious, identify the goal. This seemingly simple task must be precise, realistic, and will become her motivating factor in the face of adversity. Also important to note is her need to keep a detailed mental picture of the goal at the forefront of her mind, capable of maintaining her focus when she is faced with obstacles. Stage two requires a great deal of forethought as our general must evaluate the amount of time needed to reach her goal, in conjunction with the amount of effort she is willing to devote to attain her goal. Finally, stage three is the most time consuming and exhausting, yet the most rewarding. This step is known as the action stage. Through a daily regimen of focus and determination, inch-by-inch her goal becomes more attainable. In the civilian sector determination is classified as a firm purpose or a fixed position, and is in relation to the word determine. Though these examples are adequate for day-to-day use, they don't display the needed emphasis to describe the internal fortitude and intense motivation required to reach our heroine's goal of physical fitness. In the late fifteenth century the Latin noun, “derterminare” was defined as a “fixed direction toward a goal,” which is far more accurate in describing a gym soldier of her magnitude. Now, there is an obvious difference between gym soldiers and gym recruits. Gym recruits are soon-to-be soldiers that have only a drive to accomplish some goal, any goal for that matter. Yet drive is only a small component in the process of determination. Gym recruits have yet to implement the three stages of success, as described earlier. They unfortunately waste time and energy in an effort to gain progress, lined-up like hamsters on a wheel, eager to go nowhere, sweating and working hard but lacking a plan, and a well defined goal. This is an unthinkable travesty to our warrior, punishable by court-marshal. She knows the difference between drive and determination, the necessary desire and planing involved to execute and complete her daily missions in route to her overall goal. Our general is aware that it takes more than an aimless drive to reach your destination, you must know WHERE you are going in order to get there. You don't spontaneously jump into your car and drive without a clue to where you are going. In addition, some gym recruits tend to congregate near one another and often have strong jaw and tongue muscles. It's this display in lack of focus, that raises eyebrows about the determination of gym recruits, and their need to simply jump into the car and drive. Determination can be seen on a daily basis, in many animals and many people. Take a small business owner who's up to her eyeballs in IRS taxes, for example. Each day she plugs away at her job, committed to her customers, working tirelessly, determined to earn the chance of a brighter tomorrow and the opportunity to break even. How about a single, working, mother of two difficult teenage daughters? Despite the daughters' troubles with the law and their own selfish, demanding attitudes, their mother thanklessly provides all the necessities they need, displaying much determination of patience and love. Lastly, is a woman who is the survivor of a grim, sexually assaulted childhood. Determined not to be a lifelong victim of some derelict's macabre fantasy, she refuses to let this event consume her psyche. So, like the business owner, our heroine is able to work tirelessly toward her goal, like the single mother she is determined and patient with the obstacles that stand in her way, and like the mistreated child she is determined to take control of her own life. Our warrior posses all of these traits because she was, and is, all of these women, and most importantly to me, she is my wife!
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| Spray Tanning at the Washington Ironman |
| 07.06.2010 07:30:49 | |
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Onstage Image is the official spray tanning company that we are endorsing for the 2010 Washington Ironman. John & Roxana Kreklo are the owners and will take excellent care of you. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512-828-1437 www.onstageimage.net I give them my highest recommendation. They will be available at the Ironman to give you a professional stage tan. They will be backstage at the venue doing spray tanning and touch ups. You will need to make an apppointment with them and pay a fee. We at Craig Productions try to take the guess work out of as many things as possible for you. We chose John & Roxana because they are professionals in what they do. I know that when you make an appointment with them they are going to take care of you like you should be taken care of. They are not going to soak you financially. They are going to give you what you are paying for. I know that if it is your daughter getting sprayed she is not being taken advantage of. I have competitors ask me all the time if I think getting a spray tan is really worth it. I think so. I addressed this in a previous blog for the Emerald Cup and I am rewriting it because I think it is something alll competitors should know. If you have ever tried hand tanning yourself you would understand why. It really is an art. It is that extra mile that is worth going to showcase all of the hard work you have done! Tanning colour can get in all the wrong creases and also make you look like you have rolled in mud if it is not applied properly. It can be the difference in a first place win and a last place win. Yes, it really is that important! Spray tanning can be done right and it can be done very wrong. When choosing who to give your money to here are the questions I feel you should ask the tanning artist: !. Are they experienced in competition colour? The artist must account for the bright stage lights. A regular booth tan from a salon just wont do. It is not an everyday colour that you want like a "Mystic Tan". Oh no, it is much darker than that. 2. Is it a woman who sprays the women and a man who sprays the men? This is a VERY IMPORTANT question to ask. Do not accept that men tanning artists spray the women, that that is how its always done. Oh no! Take note of this! There are some tanning artists out there that will tell you that - mostly men - but hey, they are hoping you are going to believe it! "Cant blame a guy for trying", most all guys will say. They will tell you that you can have a disposable suit if you feel uncomfortable. Well, sure, but everyone knows that most everyone gets sprayed in the buff. Well, of course, because you are wearing itty bitty posing suits. I am here writing this to tell you that no one but the tanning artist should be seeing you naked unless you have invited another person to oversee what is going on! See how adamant I am about this!! Now you know and if you are told any different I recommend that you do not get sprayed by that person! After all it is your choice who you are giving your hard earned money to! 3. What does the price you are paying for your tan include? Sometimes tanning artists will charge you 1 fee and then tell you you will need 4 - 5 coats to get as dark as you need to which means you end up spending $500.00 for a stage tan. This is RIDICULOUS!! The fee you pay - average is $100.00 here in Washington - should include your finished competition color which can take a couple of coats on some people. Now this is if you don't shower. If you do shower - sometimes you just can't stand it between prejudging and the night show - there is another fee. I'm pretty sure the standard is $35.00. Sometimes it is just worth the extra fee. Those of you that have competed before know what I mean. 4. How should I prepare myself for my appointment? Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate! Go to a beauty supply store and get a pair of ( approximate cost is $2.00 - $5.00) exfoliating gloves. Shower right before your appointment and use the exfoliating gloves. DO NOT USE any lotions or deodorants after you shower. Just bare skin only! Nope, no perfumes either. You want the tanning colour to completely adhere to your skin. Anything additional can cause the colour to turn green or adhere funny. There you have it. These are the things that I think you should know about a competition colour. If you have any questions about tanning feel free to call me. I am happy to answer any competition questions you have! ~Elaine~ Tags: |
| 97 days to the Ironman! |
| 06.29.2010 03:58:24 | |
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"Five frogs are sitting on a log. Four decide to jump off. How many are left? Answer: Five. Why? Because there's a difference between deciding and doing." Only 97 days until the Ironman!! If you are planning on entering get your entry in as soon as possible!! Why? Because getting your entry in confirms in your mind that you are positively going to do the show! It helps with your training, dieting and contest preparation. It's that added motivation to resist food temptation, to do one more rep, to practice your posing! Why? You will be entered into our 2010 Ironman data base. You'll receive an entry confirmation email and email updates to the show! Why? Because there's a difference between deciding and doing! ~Elaine~
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| Posing, posing, posing |
| 06.28.2010 13:48:14 | |
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"What a poser!" In some circles that is a negative connotation but in our world of physique it is quite the compliment!!! As a physique competitor you are always posing. Everytime you see a mirror you strike a pose. After you do a set in the gym, you are flexing, posing. It is a part of you. Ingrained. It is what you do. The thrill of being able to do a lat spread when most of the world doesn't even know what it is. To stand up on stage under scrutiny of an audience in a small posing suit executing quarter turns with complete confidence and a smile on your face. To walk in 5" heels and not fall flat on your face. To perform a flawless bodybuilding or fitness routine in 1 - 2 minutes. To pump up and flex in preparation for your moment! This weekend for me has been a wonderful weekend of Posing seminars. I LOVE posing seminars!! I had the priviledge of attending 2 of them. Some of the girls were new, some were veterans. One common thread of both seminars was camraderie. Everyone was there to help other athletes and to better themselves. They were there to share training and competition experiences. To socialize and get to know one another. To form friendships. And to pose. I always leave a posing seminar exhilarated. It energizes me to focus on the show I am working on. I think of all the athletes dieting, training, posing, preparing to step on stage. Our stage. I want their experience to be everything they had hoped for. I want them to be able to pose! So I thank you for allowing me to be a part of your seminars and your posing! In physique, the title of Poser is worn with pride! ~Elaine~ Tags: |
| Washington Ironman entry. |
| 06.15.2010 05:02:11 | |
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The Washington Ironman entry forms are available now! It is beneficial to you to get your entry in as soon as possible because you are put in the data base and will receive email updates from the time we receive your entry right up to the evening before the show!! Sending in your entry makes it official in your head. It commits you to your diet and training. It keeps you focused! Our sport is physical but it is also very demanding mentally! Entering actually give you an edge. You'll see. You can download an entry from our site and postal mail it in with a check, or you can enter via credit card over the phone at 425-949-7320. Tags: |
| 2010 Washington Ironman |
| 06.11.2010 11:27:07 | |
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This is my first entry for the 2010 Washington Ironman blog. For those of you new to the Washington Ironman I (Elaine) and my husband Brad are the promoters. We have been promoting physique shows for the past 29 years and LOVE what we do!! The last 4 weeks before a show I step up my own training and diet so I can relate to what the competitors are going through. This week I decided to hardcore diet and train the whole month of June so I could be in constant contest preparation mode as I do the ground work for the Ironman. Todays blog will be devoted to information on the show but make sure to check back because I always post updates to the show and my opinion on everything else "physique" because, well, I am the one who writes this blog! The 2010 Washington Ironman is a one day event, Saturday October 2nd, and will host Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships. The Washington Ironman will take place in the beautiful Snoqualmie Casino Events Center, 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, WA 98065. Prejudging for all competitors begins at 10:00am. The Bikini show Finals are included with the prejudging $20.00 general admission price and will begin at noon. The evening show Finals for Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure begin at 6:00pm and are $40.00, $35.00 & $30.00 reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased through us over the phone at 425-949-7320 or through all Ticketmaster outlets. All ticket holders must be 21. The entry form is available on our site. You can download it and postal mail it in or you can call us at 425-949-7320 and register over the phone. All registered athletes receive a one year's subscription to Ironman Magazine, a competitor bag and an official contest T-shirt! The entry fee is only $60.00 if you register before September 23, 2010. After that is goes to $100.00. The competitor awards are fabulous! The top five in each class, plus the Overalls receive an exquisite Neil's Anderson sculpture. I have 2 showcased on my living room mantle - they are just that beautiful! In addition to their trophies, Fitness, Figure & Bikini competitors and the Overalls are awarded gorgeous rhinestone tiaras! The Washington Ironman is a drug tested National Qualifier with a two-year drug testing period from the date of the show. Testing will be conducted for anabolic steroids, growth hormone, clenbuterol and prescription diuretics. Anything that cannot be purchased legally over the counter in the United States is a banned substance. Our host hotel is the Issaquah Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA 98027. They are offering a $99.00 per night special if you mention the Washington Ironman. I suggest that if you are planning on staying at the hotel, make your reservations right away because it sold out last year before the show. You can click on this to take you directly to our group reservations. http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/SEAISGI-WAS930-20100930/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Competitor check in/weigh in is Friday, October 2 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Issaquah Hilton Garden Inn. All competitors must check in at this time. Depending on your division, you will weigh in or be measured, check in your music and receive your competitor number. Drug testing will take place at this time and can run until 9:00pm so plan your day accordingly. You must attend this check in to compete on Saturday. Guest performer will be IFBB Bodybuilding Pro Posing Sensation, "Tricky Jackson" one week after the Olympia! His website is www.trickyjackson.com Famed professional make up artist Marisa Carew & her team will be on hand once again for all female competitors complimentary of Craig Productions. If you haven't checked out the blogs lately, I encourage you to do so! Follow our bloggers on their competitive journey to the stage. You will enjoy reading what it takes to be up on the stage the day of the show! I think I'll devote a whole blog to the bloggers so I'll just mention that we are excited to introduce to you our newest Ironman blogger, Erika Mott, who will be entering the fitness division this year. Make sure to read her first blog to get acquainted with her. I am so glad I wrote this tonight. It gets me even more excited for the show! Our webmaster Dan is updating our site this weekend. He has some wonderful ideas in store for the site including more training video clips to watch! I will write more tomorrow because right now a piece of fish, a salad and some broccoli await me so I will say good night to all of you! ~Elaine~ hmmmm...I just realized I need some spiffy little quote to end after my name like my seasoned fellow bloggers do! Tags: |
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