Pictures from my competition June 15th...

Lorraine · 06-16-2002, 04:12 PM

Here are a few pictures from my competition this past weeekend...

I placed 2nd in Fitness but I did not place in Figure. I kicked butt with my routine. I was so excited about that because it was what I was most concerned about.

For Figure there were only 3 placements in each height class.

Dr. Pain · 06-16-2002, 04:16 PM

WTG!

Congradulations!

DP

**Mudge** · 06-16-2002, 04:37 PM

Congrats!

Looks like you have some very strong abs

LAM · 06-16-2002, 05:36 PM

Way to go Lorraine !

Rissole · 06-16-2002, 05:37 PM

Lookin good

w8lifter · 06-16-2002, 06:00 PM

Lorraine, you kicked ass! Congrats!

I love your fitness outfit! It rocks. That third pic is awesome...great smile and your quads look great!

Did you teo categories in the same show, same night?

The one piece...is that from figure?

Tank316 · 06-16-2002, 07:15 PM

congrates Lorraine.

good job..

Lorraine · 06-16-2002, 10:25 PM

Thanks everyone!

Even though I didn't place in the figure division I still feel good about this show, because I was in so much better shape than last year.

When people you don't know are waiting for you to come out from backstage to tell you how much you got ripped off and to tell you how much charisma you showed on stage along with a kick ass routine, you've just got to feel good no matter what the judges' decision was. It took me more than an hour to get out of the auditorium because people kept stopping me to congratulate me on the great job I did. To me that meant more than any first place trophy.

W8~Yes, I competed in both the Fitness and the Figure Division. The only real difference between Fitness and Figure is the Fitness division adds a 3rd round--the routine round. The 1-piece and 2-piece rounds (the physique rounds) are the same.

However, if you are competing in both divisions you have to be a quick change artist because you have to change 5 times--3 for fitness and 2 for figure. And Lord help you if you decide to also do bodybuilding as well.

BTW, I did get my picture taken with Ronnie Coleman who guest posed at my show, but it's still in the camera. When I finish that roll and if the picture came out I'll post it. The man is 314 lbs now!!!

Lorraine · 06-16-2002, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
Congrats!

Looks like you have some very strong abs

Funny thing is those holds take more hip flexor strength than ab strength. Strong abs do help, but strong hip flexors allow you to hold your legs up higher and longer.

kuso · 06-16-2002, 11:22 PM

Look`n great Lorraine

Congratulations

One question....you still having trouble with your right wrist, or is that strap part of the costume? Either way, it looks cool

Lorraine · 06-16-2002, 11:34 PM

Hey Kuso!!!
Yes, I am still having problems with my wrist. I had an MRI done on it a few weeks ago and I'll find out shortly if I need surgery or not.

On my right wrist I'm wearing a special dorsal support brace used by gymnasts. Luckly I was able to get it in black to match the wrist cuffs that go with my outfit.

It has made gymnastics that much more challenging, but when you see little kids doing floor work and tumbling with fractured hands, wrists legs and ankles because they love their sport, it's difficult for me to just give up.

kuso · 06-16-2002, 11:41 PM

Doesn`t sound good does it, it`s been a few months now.

Do you have many comps cumming up, or do you have a chance to give it a rest? ( by using you left hand

)

lina · 06-17-2002, 07:57 AM

Congrats Lorraine on placing SECOND in the fitness!!! That's awesome!!! I bet it was a great feeling being appreciated by the crowd!!!

Love the pics and you are a great inspiration!!!!

Good luck on your other competitions this year!

craig777 · 06-17-2002, 08:03 AM

Lorraine, congratulations on your second place. You are awesome. Fantastic, and I would like to say that you have wonderful smile.

tgkfour1 · 06-17-2002, 08:33 AM

Lorraine-

your pictures look really terrific. Your strength moves on the floor appear really easy but they are so hard to do!

Excellent Job!

TGK

**gopro** · 06-17-2002, 09:02 AM

You look beautiful. Wonderful job. Congrats!

Venus · 06-17-2002, 09:57 AM

Congrats!!! You look fabulous!!!

naturaltan · 06-17-2002, 10:36 AM

You look great Lorraine!!

**Prince** · 06-17-2002, 07:46 PM

Excellent!

Lorraine · 06-17-2002, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kuso
Doesn`t sound good does it, it`s been a few months now.

Do you have many comps cumming up, or do you have a chance to give it a rest? ( by using you left hand

)

Yes, it's been more than 6 months now.

I have a comp. in July and one in August, so no rest for the weary.

If I do have to have surgery, I'll put it off for as long as I can.

kuso · 06-17-2002, 10:30 PM

As long as it doesn`t cause the surgery to become more major......does it??

Lorraine · 06-18-2002, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kuso
As long as it doesn`t cause the surgery to become more major......does it??

I won't know for a few weeks. My doctor is on vacation, so I have to wait until he comes back to find out the results of the MRI. I'll just have to make that decision when the time comes.

dvlmn666 · 06-20-2002, 12:38 PM

Lorraine awesome job.

congrats, and hope your wrist gets better. good luck in the next comps.

Lorraine · 06-20-2002, 04:20 PM

Thanks dvlmn...I'll do my best.

lina · 06-20-2002, 04:30 PM

Hi Lorraine,

Quick question for ya.
How long have you've been training and competiting? Did you have a background in gymnastics?

Lorraine · 06-20-2002, 04:38 PM

Hey Lina~
Been training 4 years...this is my second year competing. I did not have a gymnastic background. I just started taking gymanastics last Oct/Nov. I have a really great coach, so I've come a long way in a short period of time. He started off right away teaching me round off, backhand spring combinations. It's been brutal on my body, but I love it.

lina · 06-20-2002, 07:22 PM

Thanks Lorraine!!!

I must say you look awesome and can't imagine that you did not have a gym background!!!!! It gives me some hope to maybe look to the future and maybe can do competitions. I am particularly attracted to fitness!!! You are a real inspirations and have been following you a bit on mm. I definitely see the difference in the comp pics you posted and the ones from your site. Lot more muscle!!!

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w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	Lorraine, you kicked ass! Congrats! I love your fitness outfit! It rocks. That third pic is awesome...great smile and your quads look great! Did you teo categories in the same show, same night? The one piece...is that from figure?

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Lorraine The Dragon Lady, ISSA CFT Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 221	Thanks everyone! Even though I didn't place in the figure division I still feel good about this show, because I was in so much better shape than last year. When people you don't know are waiting for you to come out from backstage to tell you how much you got ripped off and to tell you how much charisma you showed on stage along with a kick ass routine, you've just got to feel good no matter what the judges' decision was. It took me more than an hour to get out of the auditorium because people kept stopping me to congratulate me on the great job I did. To me that meant more than any first place trophy. W8~Yes, I competed in both the Fitness and the Figure Division. The only real difference between Fitness and Figure is the Fitness division adds a 3rd round--the routine round. The 1-piece and 2-piece rounds (the physique rounds) are the same. However, if you are competing in both divisions you have to be a quick change artist because you have to change 5 times--3 for fitness and 2 for figure. And Lord help you if you decide to also do bodybuilding as well. BTW, I did get my picture taken with Ronnie Coleman who guest posed at my show, but it's still in the camera. When I finish that roll and if the picture came out I'll post it. The man is 314 lbs now!!!
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06-16-2002, 11:22 PM	#10
kuso Um......get rooted! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aka ( o Y o ) Posts: 15,033 Photos: 15	Look`n great Lorraine Congratulations One question....you still having trouble with your right wrist, or is that strap part of the costume? Either way, it looks cool

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Lorraine The Dragon Lady, ISSA CFT Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 221	Hey Kuso!!! Yes, I am still having problems with my wrist. I had an MRI done on it a few weeks ago and I'll find out shortly if I need surgery or not. On my right wrist I'm wearing a special dorsal support brace used by gymnasts. Luckly I was able to get it in black to match the wrist cuffs that go with my outfit. It has made gymnastics that much more challenging, but when you see little kids doing floor work and tumbling with fractured hands, wrists legs and ankles because they love their sport, it's difficult for me to just give up.
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kuso Um......get rooted! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aka ( o Y o ) Posts: 15,033 Photos: 15	Doesn`t sound good does it, it`s been a few months now. Do you have many comps cumming up, or do you have a chance to give it a rest? ( by using you left hand )

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lina It's a Wonderful Life!!! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lounging around... Posts: 2,797	Congrats Lorraine on placing SECOND in the fitness!!! That's awesome!!! I bet it was a great feeling being appreciated by the crowd!!! Love the pics and you are a great inspiration!!!! Good luck on your other competitions this year!

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craig777 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 1,961	Lorraine, congratulations on your second place. You are awesome. Fantastic, and I would like to say that you have wonderful smile.

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kuso Um......get rooted! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aka ( o Y o ) Posts: 15,033 Photos: 15	As long as it doesn`t cause the surgery to become more major......does it??

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Lorraine The Dragon Lady, ISSA CFT Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 221	Thanks dvlmn...I'll do my best.
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lina It's a Wonderful Life!!! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lounging around... Posts: 2,797	Hi Lorraine, Quick question for ya. How long have you've been training and competiting? Did you have a background in gymnastics?

06-20-2002, 04:38 PM	#26
Lorraine The Dragon Lady, ISSA CFT Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 221	Hey Lina~ Been training 4 years...this is my second year competing. I did not have a gymnastic background. I just started taking gymanastics last Oct/Nov. I have a really great coach, so I've come a long way in a short period of time. He started off right away teaching me round off, backhand spring combinations. It's been brutal on my body, but I love it.
	'Parties who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of the field in hope that the cow will back up to them.' -Elbert Hubbard

06-20-2002, 07:22 PM	#27
lina It's a Wonderful Life!!! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lounging around... Posts: 2,797	Thanks Lorraine!!! I must say you look awesome and can't imagine that you did not have a gym background!!!!! It gives me some hope to maybe look to the future and maybe can do competitions. I am particularly attracted to fitness!!! You are a real inspirations and have been following you a bit on mm. I definitely see the difference in the comp pics you posted and the ones from your site. Lot more muscle!!!