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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!

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