Post by lovelace on Jul 31, 2006 19:15:57 GMT -5
Can you give us some background information (age, height, weight, where you are from, what you do for a living and your family situation)?
Age–78 weight–235 height--5'8" born in Princeton N.J.
Work as a personal trainer but will change shortly to electrical project engineer
married to the same woman for 54 years and we have 5 children
When did you get saved and how?
I was baptised in a Catholic church in Princeton N.J. in 1928
Gene, I heard you had a battle with cancer, can you give us some info?
Mike the best way that i can answer may be a little lengthy but i will try to keep it short---i was having no symtoms of any problem but something was telling me to ask the doctor about a colonoscophy and when he realised at 75 i had never been checked he immediately sent me in for the test and consequently it showed that i had colon cancer and it had already gone through the colon waa and hit some of my nymph nodes so they immediately schedule the operation and removed 14inches of colon and the infected lymph nodes. i feel that the prayers of my friends and the congregation at church had a lot to do with my succesful recovery and being able to continue with my exercise program. i strongly feel that God gave me the inclination to ask the doctor about the test. i strongly recommend that anyone over 50 get tested and if it runs in the family even earlier---check with their doctor. i have given speeches to groups about why they should be aware of the benefits of testing.
How long have you been powerlifting and do you compete in other sports?
Been powerlifting for eight years and do not compete in other sports
What denomination of Church do you attend?
We are practicingt Catholics
What are your best lifts in competition?
Bench press–310
deadlift–340
squat 185
Who are some individuals you look up to in religion and powerlifting?
The Pope is who I look up to in my religion.
In powerlifting I look up to Gene Rycheck
How do you balance powerlifting into your life being a Christian?
When I prepare to do any of my lifts I offer a prayer to God to help me if He thinks it is the right thing to do. That is why I do not get angry if I do not make my lift.
Do you train others or are you a trainee?
I do both
Gene, what are the organizations you have you lift in?
I have lifted in the southern powerlifting federation and the american powerlifting federation plus local events.
I know that you have lifted in the APF/WPO, what is your view on lifting in meets that are non-tested? From a Christian witnessing view point?
I believe that non-tested meets should be abolished because no one should treat the body that was given to us should be abused by drugs or any other substance that can cause the damages.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
DO UNTO OTHERS LIKE YOU WOULD HAVE OTHERS DO UNTO YOU.
What is your favorite food?
Steak and fish
What kind of workout do you currently use? Ex..Westside, Progressive,etc.etc.
Primarily westside with adaptations
What version of the Bible do you read most often?
We follow the Roman Catholic version
Favorite Religious and non-Religious book you have read (other than Bible)?
I primarily read fiction and sci-fi books
What is the most exciting thing you have witnessed God do?
When He put me and my wife together in marriage since I knew she was the right person for me and I was on the wrong path before then and she put me on the right one
What is your favorite lift?
The benchpress
What manufacture of powerlifting equipment do you wear or do you compete raw?
I lift raw
What is your favorite religious hymn/song?
How Great Thou Art
Do you have any hobbies outside of powerlifting?
Just general work aroung the house
Whom is your favorite music artist?
Perry Coumo
What weight clbutt do you compete in and do you hold any state, American or World records?
242 weight clbutt and hold national and world records
As a “Christian”, what is your view on Anabolic Steroids or Anabolic Androgenic Steroids?
They should be outlawed
Whom is your favorite apostle and why?
Saint Peter, because he also showed the weakness of the spirit by denying Jesus but then showed the strength and became the Rock Of Christianity
Do you have any final comments?
I feel that you have asked a lot of questions that are making me look into myself andfeel good about myself and those around me. Thank you for the opportunity
Age–78 weight–235 height--5'8" born in Princeton N.J.
Work as a personal trainer but will change shortly to electrical project engineer
married to the same woman for 54 years and we have 5 children
When did you get saved and how?
I was baptised in a Catholic church in Princeton N.J. in 1928
Gene, I heard you had a battle with cancer, can you give us some info?
Mike the best way that i can answer may be a little lengthy but i will try to keep it short---i was having no symtoms of any problem but something was telling me to ask the doctor about a colonoscophy and when he realised at 75 i had never been checked he immediately sent me in for the test and consequently it showed that i had colon cancer and it had already gone through the colon waa and hit some of my nymph nodes so they immediately schedule the operation and removed 14inches of colon and the infected lymph nodes. i feel that the prayers of my friends and the congregation at church had a lot to do with my succesful recovery and being able to continue with my exercise program. i strongly feel that God gave me the inclination to ask the doctor about the test. i strongly recommend that anyone over 50 get tested and if it runs in the family even earlier---check with their doctor. i have given speeches to groups about why they should be aware of the benefits of testing.
How long have you been powerlifting and do you compete in other sports?
Been powerlifting for eight years and do not compete in other sports
What denomination of Church do you attend?
We are practicingt Catholics
What are your best lifts in competition?
Bench press–310
deadlift–340
squat 185
Who are some individuals you look up to in religion and powerlifting?
The Pope is who I look up to in my religion.
In powerlifting I look up to Gene Rycheck
How do you balance powerlifting into your life being a Christian?
When I prepare to do any of my lifts I offer a prayer to God to help me if He thinks it is the right thing to do. That is why I do not get angry if I do not make my lift.
Do you train others or are you a trainee?
I do both
Gene, what are the organizations you have you lift in?
I have lifted in the southern powerlifting federation and the american powerlifting federation plus local events.
I know that you have lifted in the APF/WPO, what is your view on lifting in meets that are non-tested? From a Christian witnessing view point?
I believe that non-tested meets should be abolished because no one should treat the body that was given to us should be abused by drugs or any other substance that can cause the damages.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
DO UNTO OTHERS LIKE YOU WOULD HAVE OTHERS DO UNTO YOU.
What is your favorite food?
Steak and fish
What kind of workout do you currently use? Ex..Westside, Progressive,etc.etc.
Primarily westside with adaptations
What version of the Bible do you read most often?
We follow the Roman Catholic version
Favorite Religious and non-Religious book you have read (other than Bible)?
I primarily read fiction and sci-fi books
What is the most exciting thing you have witnessed God do?
When He put me and my wife together in marriage since I knew she was the right person for me and I was on the wrong path before then and she put me on the right one
What is your favorite lift?
The benchpress
What manufacture of powerlifting equipment do you wear or do you compete raw?
I lift raw
What is your favorite religious hymn/song?
How Great Thou Art
Do you have any hobbies outside of powerlifting?
Just general work aroung the house
Whom is your favorite music artist?
Perry Coumo
What weight clbutt do you compete in and do you hold any state, American or World records?
242 weight clbutt and hold national and world records
As a “Christian”, what is your view on Anabolic Steroids or Anabolic Androgenic Steroids?
They should be outlawed
Whom is your favorite apostle and why?
Saint Peter, because he also showed the weakness of the spirit by denying Jesus but then showed the strength and became the Rock Of Christianity
Do you have any final comments?
I feel that you have asked a lot of questions that are making me look into myself andfeel good about myself and those around me. Thank you for the opportunity
