Last Visit: Jun 26, 2009 6:20pm Last Forum Post: Nov 15, 2007 8:39pm Last Photo Upload: Jun 24, 2008 4:36pm Last Profile Update: Jun 26, 2009 6:16pm Last Blog Post: Aug 21, 2008 12:44pm
Overall Goal: PICS ON: musculardevelopment.com, texasshredderclassic.com, myspace.com/craigd34, facebook.com, and in the Sept 08 issue IronMan Magazine VIDEOS ON: www.youtube.com
Fit Status:
2nd place Heavy Weight '09 Texas Shredder Classic, 1st place '09 Southwestern Naturals, 2nd in the Overall
I was stuck in Kuwait in the ARMY and my only options were to eat burgers and fries or workout. I chose the latter of the two and have been hooked ever since.
Why I Love It:
For every day that I miss a workout, there is an inmate working out to kick my ass. Somewhere, someone is working out, if I take a day off, I'm already that much further behind, and re-actions are proven slower than actions. On top of that, I love the way I feel during and after working out. I love the sore feeling days after a hard workout. And I love getting compliments and turning heads when I go places. My sister once called me, "Disgustingly Muscular". I thought it was a great compliment. My wife used to laugh when guys at the gym would stop their workout and just watch me do mine. That's why I love it.
How I Stay Motivated:
I stay motivated, because everyday the criminals are working out in prison looking forward to the day they get out, so they can beat down a cop, and I want to be the one they are priviliged enough to run in to. I keep working out, because I could not live with myself if one of these criminals were to get the best of my partner and there was something I could have done about it. I work out so I can go HOME to my loving, supportive wife and two kids EVERY morning. (I work nights, therefore 7am is the end of my day). On top of all that, there are way too many cops dying of heart attacks on the job after a brief struggle or chase, and "I WILL NOT BE ONE OF THEM". Another thing that keeps me motivated is www.odmp.org Check it out
BB Accomplishments:
2004- Won the Lackland AFB Strongest Man competition as an Army guy.
4/26/08- Texas Shredder Classic- Novice Middle Weight Class Winner
4/26/08- Texas Shredder Classic- Novice Overall Winner
Personal Best's-
1/25/08- Dead Lift 455 for 4 reps.
1/26/08- Bench 365 once.
4/26/08- 3.5% Body Fat
5/14/08- Leg Press 1100 for 6 reps.
5/14/08- Leg Extension 290 for 10 reps.
Sept 08- IronMan Magazine pg 76
10/06/08- Squat- 425 twice
4/25/09- 2nd place Open Heavy Weight, NPC Nutrishop Texas Shredder Classic
5/09/09- 1st place Light Heavy Vitamin Shoppe Southwestern Naturals
5/09/09- 2nd place Overall (by one point) Vitamin Shoppe Southwestern Naturals
Forum Signature:
"2008 Texas Shredder Classic Novice Overall Champion"
"Though no one can go back and make a new beginning, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending"
"No, I don't use Roids, but thanks for the compliment"
http://sports.groups.yahoo. com/group/craig_ritchie/
Sept 08 Isuue- IronMan Magazine pg 76... Check me out
Last Updated: Oct 6, 2008 1:35pm
What craigd34 Is Up To:
May 20, 2009
craigd34 changed Weight from 215.5 lbs. to 214 lbs., a 1.5 lb. loss in 1 day - 5:40 pm - Comment
May 17, 2009
craigd34 changed Weight from 208.5 lbs. to 212 lbs., a 3.5 lb. gain in 1 day - 8:48 am - Comment
craigd34 updated Fit Status " 2nd place Heavy Weight '09 Texas Shredder Classic, 1st place '09 Southwestern Naturals, 2nd in the Overall" - 8:19 am - Comment
PICS ON: musculardevelopment.com, texasshredderclassic.com, myspace.com/craigd34, facebook.com, and in the Sept 08 issue IronMan Magazine VIDEOS ON: www.youtube.com
Why I like this video: Because I get to watch it as often as I want without dropping a dumbell on my toe. If this chick worked out in my gym, I would never get anything done.
Chad Martin
Played: 406
Why I like this video: Excellent Variations of Movements and he looks Very Comfortable on Stage. Excellent Example for Rookie Posers like myself.
Burning Hollywood #1 The Bodybuilder - Kevin Levro Played: 245
It's been a while since I posted, so I thought I'd drop a line to let everyone know what has been up. After the show in April, I gained 11 pounds back overnight and 12 more by the next weekend. So in all, I gained 23 pounds back in a week, of the 29 I had originally lost. I ate for 3 days...
Hi Craig! I thought I just saw you in The Hulkster's pic at the Texas Shredder. Congrats on placing!!! You looked great- muscular, cut-up and symmetrical- way to go (y) Keep up the great work.
Jon
Thanks for the reply. Good luck with the upcoming competitions. I will see if I can make it this weekend. I am about to go on a trip so it's crazy over here. Best of luck. Keep up the great work.
