In this second part of a this interview, we speak to this energetic South African Strength Athlete and former National Judo Representative, about how being bullied changed the course of his life.
Category: Inspirational
Andre Englebrecht – Challenging the Unknown – Episode 2 – Strongheart TV
In this first part of a two part interview, we speak to this energetic South African Strength Athlete and former National Judo Representative, about his life to date, and how he changed his mindset to overcome an incredibly serious injury.
The Better Man – Shane Grierson-Jones – Inspirational Husband, Dad and Athlete
For me the sport of strongman is dotted with amazing characters with fascinating stories. After having a years break from the sport, it is talking to people like Shane that makes me feel like I’ve come home by coming back to Strongman. Shane Grierson-Jones is strong in his own right, but it’s the passion in… Continue reading The Better Man – Shane Grierson-Jones – Inspirational Husband, Dad and Athlete
Northern Voices – Magnus ver Magnusson and Andrew Cairney
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GIllian McRae – Long Journey to a New Beginning
As I talk to many people involved in the world of strongman/woman, I am always interested in how they became interested in the strength sports and what was their starting point. Canadian Gillian McRae is definitely not the strongest woman in the world and possibly not in Canada, but her path to get there has… Continue reading GIllian McRae – Long Journey to a New Beginning
April 2013 – No.3 – Viking Strength Strongman Radio
Viking Strength Strongman Radio is a show all about the sport of strongman. The monthly episodes feature athletes and specialists in the area of strongman to provide a fun but informative listening experience. … Continue reading April 2013 – No.3 – Viking Strength Strongman Radio
Super Girl – Kristen “Kryptonite” White
Sometimes you stumble across people who have amazing stories. Kristen White is one of these people, losing a mountain of weight to now be part of a charity vehicle pulling team, 50′ Closer to a Cure. Phil Burgess: How did you get involved in weights in the first place, and in particular strongwomen? Kristen White:… Continue reading Super Girl – Kristen “Kryptonite” White
The Strength to make a Difference – Liesl Schoonraad – South African Strongwoman
A TV Show on Cerebral Palsy changed the life of South African Strongwoman Liesl Schoonraad. It inspired her to act, and that’s exactly what this effervescent lady did, setting herself AMAZING fitness and strength challenges, whilst raising money for the cause. Here is her story.. Phil Burgess: Lets recap, how did it all start? Liesl… Continue reading The Strength to make a Difference – Liesl Schoonraad – South African Strongwoman
No Excuses – An Interview with Barbie Thomas Fitness Competitor
To say Barbie Thomas is inspirational is perhaps an understatement. As a two year old child, she had an unfortunate accident with a electricity transformer, which meant that her arms had to be amputated, at the shoulder. It was touch and go at the time whether she would survive the trauma, however several years later… Continue reading No Excuses – An Interview with Barbie Thomas Fitness Competitor
Chris Rae – Weightlifting Glories and Darker Days – Part 2 of 2
Part 1 of this interview talked about Chris and his new found interest and success in the sport of Strongman in Australia. In Part 2 Chris tells us about his Olympic Weightlifting Career and the highs and extreme lows that he went through on this journey. Phil Burgess: You previously competed in Olympic Weightlifting for… Continue reading Chris Rae – Weightlifting Glories and Darker Days – Part 2 of 2
