“In January 2010 I had a goal: To compete for the title of, ‘Mrs. Ohio America 2010′ in June…but my body was not in the shape it needed to be as a contender. So here is my journey with Andrew!
I began working out 5 months ago with Andrew. He started me off by teaching me the basics of kettle bells and circuit training. I met with him once a week for 1 hour sessions and he also taught me practical exercises to do on my own at home throughout the week. Andrew was patient, encouraging yet firm in his instruction, and over time my body began to change. When I wanted instant results, he reassured me again and again that it will be worth the wait with persistence!
Over the last 5 months, I went from 125lbs to 109 lbs….loosing16 pounds of FAT, and building MUSCLE! I can now do push-ups for the first time in my life and am getting those sexy cuts on my legs and arms that use to jiggle!! I would not have been able to get even HALF the results on my own! Throughout my weeks of sweating, weekly whining, self-doubting, and even tears, I saw that I COULD do everything he said I could and encouraged me right up until the day I was named, “Mrs. Ohio America 2010” on June, 13th and winner of the “Best Swimsuit Award”.
I will continue my training with Andrew throughout the summer and compete for Mrs. America in Tucson, Arizona in September. The journey will continue as we take it to the next level…and I’m confident Andrew will get me to my next goal!!! ”
Kimberly Miller
Mrs. Ohio America 2010
Website: www.kimberlyyeager.com
Movie: www.dumbstruckthemovie.com
Congratulations Kimberley.
We’ll keep working you into top shape, obtaining all the cuts and definition in your arms and legs that you seek.
It was a good day for me this past Saturday, June 19 at the Jackson Highlander. Steve McCracken hosted a wonderful event and I look forward to his next.
I came in 1st place in the middle weight division (201-250 lbs.). Most important to me was coming away un-injured and that fact that I reach the goals I had set forth for myself. I still have a lot of room to improve on events and I look forward to training and making myself better.
The day started off with the 22 lbs. Braemar stone, a standing shot putt like event. My first throw was 28′, followed by a personal best of 30′ 11″. This event and a couple others, both weights-for-distance events, were my first ever official competition events so anything I did would be a PR.
In the 56 lbs. weight for distance, I had a best throw of 28′ 11″. With the 28 lbs. weight I threw for 56′ 11″. I need to work on my spins and footwork. You will see in the video how I get off balance a bit. Once this improves, I will throw much further.
The fourth event for the day was the 56 lbs. weight-for-height, a favorite of mine since I’m good at it. My goal was 15′ which I had just missed in my last competition at the Western New York Highlander. I started my throws at the 12′ mark just to make sure, in future events I will now start at the 13′ mark. I clear 12, 13, 14 and then 15 feet all on my first throws. 14 feet gave me the win but I wanted more and since I don’t have a crossbar to throw over at the gym, this made for some excellent practice. My first attempt at 16′ was well short, but my second easily had the height. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough arc on the throw to carry it over the bar. My third attempt was again close, but was not to go over. 16′ will happen, I just need to get a little stronger and put in the time.
We then progressed into the strongman events with the farmers walk being up first. Weight was 195 lbs. per hand for 50 ft. down and back. A light weight that would cause a sprint to the finish. I finished 0.1 seconds behind first place winner, Brian Worden. Now that I have farmer walk handles to train on, I won’t let this happen again.
Next up was the 200 lbs. Axle Clean and Press. It was a clean to your chest once and then press away event. Overhead pressing is not my strength, but I managed 9 reps in the 60 seconds. I committed a technical error and didn’t get my 10th rep in before time expired. I ended up tying for 2nd in this event.
Our next to last event was the ~250 lbs. Husafelt stone carry. The course was shortened from a 50 ft. down and back to just 50 ft. This was going to be an even faster sprint. Myself and Brian Worden tie for first at 5.2 seconds.
The last event is a crowd favorite, the caber. The caber this day was 16 feet in length and about 90 lbs. or so. My first throw was pretty, it looked like a caber throw for distance, but I still managed a 12:00 turn. My next 2 throws were also 12:00 turns for a perfect 3 for 3 on the day with the caber.
A BIG thanks to Steve and his wife who took score throughout the day.
Here is a video of most of my events for the day:
June 26 will be the third rendition of the Sorinex Summer Strong event. The event centers around Richard Sorin’s birthday, this year is his 60th, as well as his company Sorinex, this being their 30th year in existence. Sorinex is known for making the highest quality equipment around. They are not just equipment makers but lifters; Richard was a top ranked power and olympic lifter growing up and the first person to close a Captains of Crush #3 gripper. His son Bert was a 4-time All-American Hammer Thrower for the University of South Carolina and current Professional Scottish Highland Games athlete.
Last year I gave a kettlebell instructor course to members of Team Sorinex the day before the event. This year I will be lecturing and demonstrating kettlebell sport on the event day. Another highlight this year is the inclusion of a grip competition and many of the strongest grips in the world will be on hand, with world records in there vision.
Here is a highlight video of mine from last years event:
This Years Schedule:
8:00 – 9:00am Meet and greet at Sorinex – Warm-up
9:00 – 10:00am Rope Training – Jason Lawson, Joe “House” Wilson (Team Sorinex)
10:00 – 11:00am Olympic Lifting – Stephen Powell Olympic Lifting Coach and Specialist, Shane Miller (ATHLETES ARENA.COM)
11:00 – 12:00pm Strongman Training – Jason Lawson, Tex Henderson (Team Sorinex), Joe Connolly, Matt Thomas (USC Football)
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch on your own
1:00 – 2:00pm Kettlebell Training – Elise Matthews Kettlebell and Functional Assessment Expert (KOREWELLNESS.COM), Andrew Durniat, Kettlebell World Class Competitor (DURNIATSTRENGTH.COM)
2:00 – 4:00pm Grip Contest, Certs, Derby – Richard Sorin (Grip Legend, Strength Expert) Zach Coulter (US HAND STRENGTH ASSOCIATION)
4:00 – 5:00pm MMA / Self Defense / Jiu-Jitsu – Rory Singer (Hardcore Gym, Athens, GA) and Clay Walker (University of Georgia)
5:00 – 5:30pm Sorinex / Crossfit Strategic WOD (Workout of the Day) TBA
5:30 – 6:00pm Sorinex store open
5:30 – 9:00 PM Reception / Cookout / Big Richard Sorin Birthday Party!!!
The Place:
The Sorinex Showroom/training center/man factory/strength lab
7575 St. Andrews Road
Irmo, SC 29072
