LARRY TO GET SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN EVESHAM

Hi There

YES - I am still alive - just had my head down working on the dreaded nightshifts & doing all the anti-social hours god sends!

Anyway, I had some fantastic news recently when I found out that the City of Evesham are planning to recognise my powerlifting achievements with a special award, to be presented at the Town Hall. I think the date is around the 12th May, but I will confirm this 'on blog' so to speak, shortly. Keep those diaries free if you want to see me get embarrassed again!

Cheers for now - Larry

UPDATE: GET RIPPED AT 'RIVERS' !

Hi There

Just thought I'd let you guys know I was still breathing & take time away from personal training & my busy schedule to bring you an update from Evesham. I had a nice feature in one of the local 'rags', following my opening of the new heavy weight section at Rivers Gym within Evesham Leisure Centre, so I thought you'd be interested in seeing the featured picture.

I think the section will be a real boost to the centre, along with the impressive range of brand new Technogym equipment. Head Instructor Nigel Grundy commented "this is a great addition to the centre and just what the gym needed"

I would full recommend this gym to anyone who lives in the Evesham area & if you time it right, you may even catch me in there from time to time!

BDFPA POWER PROFILE - Mark Norton

Hi There - just a brief change from the normal blog. I'd thought I'd give some appreciation to the BDFPA, who have supported me favourably for some time now. So, with further delay, let me introduce you the incomparable president of the BDFPA - Mr Mark Norton....

Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am 43 years old, born on 30th July 1964 and reside in Woodseats, Sheffield, South Yorkshire and I am currently the President of the B.D.F.P.A. which I am proud to represent. I live with my fiance Sharron, (who is currently the editor of Raw Power magazine – the official journal for British drug-free powerlifting and WDFPF Publicity Officer). I am currently employed by Sheffield City Council, Streetforce and I have also lived in Nottingham and St Albans where I trained at Derek Amblers’ gym along with John West and others. A bit of a couch potato when it comes to other sports I prefer to view them rather than participate.

What are your best lifts?
Squat 342.5 kg (WR) - Bench Press 242.5 kg (WR) - Deadlift 280 kg -

Total 842.5 kg

What titles do you hold or have held?
B.D.F.P.A. (British Drug-Free Powerlifting Association) British Powerlifting Champion 6 times 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 (Open age category). British Masters’ PL Champion 3 times 2004, 2005 & 2006 (M1 – 40-44yrs).
W.D.F.P.F. (World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation) European PL Champion twice 2005 & 2006 (Open & Masters age categories)
W.D.F.P.F. World Champion 6 times 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 (Open age category). World Masters’ Champion three times 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 (M1 – 40-44yrs). Numerous B.A.W.L.A. (British Amateur Weight Lifting Association) titles 1980 – 1990 county and divisional championships.

THANK YOU, Mark Norton