Thank You God for Helping Me Sweep & Win All 3 Men’s Physique Classes at the 2013 NPC Vermont Bodybuilding Championships by John Quinlan

*****I WOULD LIKE TO THANK GOD FOR ALLOWING ME TO SWEEP ALL 3 MEN’S PHYSIQUE CLASSES…..WINNING THE OPEN MEN’S PHYSIQUE CLASS, THE MASTER’S MEN’S PHYSIQUE CLASS AND THE OVERALL MEN’S PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE LAST NIGHT AT THE 2013 NPC Vermont Bodybuilding Championships. It was truly one of the greatest nights of my life. I would like to personally thank promoter Mike Feulner for giving me the opportunity to compete in this great event. Mike is one of the greatest promoters in the world and it was great to see him again. After the show I was able to speak with Mike. Among other things I told Mike how much I respected him as a promoter, human being and personal friend of mine. Just amazing! I would like to thank the judging panel for believing in me. It was an honor standing before you in 3 separate line ups. I would like to thank IFBB Pro Jose Raymond. Jose is one of the best bodybuilders in the world. The kindness and words of encouragement he has shown me will forever be appreciated. “You’re an amazing athlete and friend Jose, proud of you for everything you have done in the bodybuilding and fitness world…..honored to call you my friend.” IFBB Figure Pro Amy Puglise, it was honor to meet you in person. You are truly a credit to the fitness industry. Thank you so much for all the kind words you said to me while I was waiting to walk onto the stage. You are a beautiful person inside and out! God Bless you always Amy. Special thanks to the man, my friend, police officer and go to guy Larry Cuzzi. Thank you my brother for going on the journey with me, I couldn’t have done it without you and all of the inspiration and motivation you gave me to stay mentally tough and keep going. As I told people before this show I felt in my heart there was something special about it. It was exactly 1 month to the day my grandfather died. He was like my father. One month to the day I was at his bedside as the very last person to tell him how much he was loved before God called him home. I told people if I won my class I would dedicate it to him but to win all 3 classes and take the Overall Men’s Physique Championship it was like something out of a movie. I told people if won the overall title I would get emotional. It didn’t happen on stage but I did speak after the event on camera and I thanked a few special people about my win. I did get very emotional on film when I said that I dedicate this night, “to the greatest man I have ever known…..my grandfather, Bill Hafner.” After the show when I spoke with Mike Feulner I told him I thanked him on film and the video would go global in the near future. When I gave my thank you speech after this event it really came from my heart. I wanted those special people to know how much I appreciate them and how thankful I am to God for granting me this moment. I did work very hard and I am honored as I will forever look back on this night as one of my life’s greatest.   

God Bless

 

Thanks Again Athletic Xtreme by John Quinlan

Thanks again to Athletic Xtreme Supplement Company for making me one of your official sponsored athletes, I will always be honored that Team AX selected me to join all the other amazing talent.

 

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Thanks Rose for Sending Me This Bunch of On Stage Competition Photos by John Quinlan

Rose, thanks so much for sending me this group of on stage competition photos from this past year. It was an honor competing in the NPC in 2012. Great people and amazing talent in the Men's Physique Division. I met and became friends with so many great athletes. God Bless

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 







2012 NPC Masters Recap by John Quinlan

To answer the question so many have asked me....."do you think your tattoos hurt you more that help you?" I have always been unique and I like to be different in my own way so if in fact they did hurt me in competition my answer is, "oh well." There are far greater problems in this world than "nit-picking" over body art. Bottom line is I LIKE WHO I AM AND I AM PROUD TO BE DIFFERENT, nuff said. Competing in the Men's Physique 35 and over class brought out some amazing talent. Here are a few video clips from Universe weekend, all kind of the same. PS, I am not a video guy so the vids that were filmed by me and not somebody else might be a bit off but I have admitted that I am not good at it so I am vindicated, ha ha ha! Again, just did these to do them to show my grand kids when I am like 90 years old, lol!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0cFfYijVBI

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tmqZunjnzY

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlcT_gLo4GU

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys7HPhnkRVg

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJSpgn7m1G0

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo71cvnSuvo

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juGPJCu-jms

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tN2pB6q1u4

 

 

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Recap of my 2012 NPC Rhode Island Men's Physique Weekend by John Quinlan

Here are a few videos added to YouTube by the "Chop Master" girl, much appreciated by the way, lol! 4 videos from early June. I was lucky enough to also place 1st this weekend....June 9th weekend. The first clip was during a photo shoot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LaYtnw_-4

 

The 2nd clip was after the pre judging and I was a bit dehydrated and "tired" so I laughed when I saw this because YES...I do repeat myself, sorry :)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsI5Pfgx3qk

 

The best thing about this next clip is my boy Mike's commentary, ha ha ha! Classic!!!!! It is the night before I won the NPC Rhode Island Men's Physique 5'10" and under class. Felt good here:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrjYaJMuclw

 

Now this last video clip is the final square off with Anton Antipov. Just for the record the lighting in this video is murdering my abs....I had abs and this video does my no justice. Scroll down to the bottom of this post as all the photos below are taken right before and after the contest. With that being said, Antipov is the man. Great model, no shame in finishing runner-up to this guy. I became great friends with him and I respect him for all his hard work and dedication so congrats again man on earning that IFBB Pro Men's Physique card, you deserve it. PS, don't mind her sense of humor with the cheesy club techno music playing to this video clip, yeah....very funny :) And yes, when I shoved Antipov on stage I secretly hoped he would fall over, ha ha ha!!!!!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FeNqG3zZT0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Flying Out To Las Vegas To Compete In The NPC USA Men's Physique Competition This Saturday by John Quinlan

I fly out to Las Vegas this morning to compete in the NPC USA's Men's Physique division in Las Vegas on Saturday. Should be an amazing event! I am honored for this invite!!!!!! Thank you to everybody who has supported me and shown me so much love over the past several months. It has been an amazing journey and I will do my best to make you all proud while I am competing at this mega event. Again, thank you so much to everybody for everything!

God Bless





  

2012 NPC Master Physique Competitor John Quinlan

As I said before, it was an honor to compete this past weekend at the NPC Teen, Collegiate & Masters Bodybuilding Championships in Pittsburgh, PA. I competed in the Masters Men’s Physique 35-40 class A (short class). Hung out with some great competitors backstage, great atmosphere. Here is an on stage photo by Dan Ray of RxMuscle.com.

God Bless

2012 NPC Masters Men's Physique Competitor John Quinlan

It was an honor to compete this past weekend at the NPC Teen, Collegiate & Masters Bodybuilding Championships in Pittsburgh, PA. I competed in the Masters Men’s Physique 35-40 class A (short class). Hung out with some great competitors backstage, great atmosphere. Here are a few images of me from the show & thanks bro for sending me these, first are a few on stage shots.

Here is an on stage group photo taken of me (3rd from the right) with a few of the other competitors. Ryan Fisher (right next to me) won the class. Congrats to him! I actually was hanging with him backstage before the show, very cool guy…top notch!

The last photo here was taken outside the show after pre-judging.

Much respect for the NPC and all of my fellow competitors, thank you very much.

God Bless

Great People & Great Shows…..My True Opinion About The NPC by John Quinlan

I know I have said these same things I am about to write at this moment before and in a previous post but I just wanted to thank the NPC for making the 2012 Team Universe Weekend 2 great shows one more time. Oh, and before I forget, I would like to personally thank David Lees who competed at the Team Universe Men’s Physique. I was hanging out with Dave and a few of his friends who run a forum on Muscular Development before we hit the stage for the finals. David Lees is a true professional with a great attitude, very humble and respectful. Strong with great musculature….a great physique! Congrats Dave to you and your wife on expecting your baby girl in October. May God watch over you and your family always. I really enjoyed competing in the Men's Physique Class B this past weekend in Teaneck, New Jersey, I gave it my best and I have much respect for everybody involved. All the classes had some of the best physique's....these guys are all warriors and I have 100% respect for each and every one of my fellow competitors. I had the honor of meeting Bev Francis at the Team Universe as well, what a very nice lady! Her husband Steve Weinberger was a very classy guy as well, I thank both of them for being so kind to me. I also spoke briefly with Jose Raymond, great guy. The true definition of what a champion bodybuilder should look like. It was funny because as kids I grew up in Melrose, Massachusetts and Jose was in the next town over in Wakefield. I told Jose I remembered playing baseball against him in an all-star game when we were 14 years old and he thought it was funny when I told him that when the announcer said……”now batting, Jose Raymond”….Jose was pinch hitting, my entire team on the bench had the look of fear, ha ha ha! Even the toughest guys on my team looked scared. Yeah, Jose was even gifted as an athlete at this age. I have never seen a kid with genetics that impressive, I knew he was destined for greatness and I was right. Best of luck at the Olympia Jose! And of course I have to give credit where credit is due to the Biggest Dog, Big Mike Feulner. Mike, you will always be the man and thanks for the kind words you had for me. I respect everything you do my friend! Great job at these shows, I would do them until I was 100 years old if I could. For all the love & respect I have for this industry and all the people in it. The thrill of competing knowing you would be there running the show would keep me coming back bro. Thanks Again! The photo below of me was taken during the finals on Saturday night, what a great atmosphere! God Bless

A couple days ago, the Tuesday after the show (July 10^th) my back felt broken, I had a migraine headache. I feel thin and more tired than usual. I haven't had any junk food since New Year’s Eve. I have 2 more NPC Physique shows in July before I take time to be with my little children, be dad again. I feel like the boxer that is just trying to make it through the 12th round without getting knocked out. Stay focused and don't give up is what I say to myself over and over lately. July 20-21st, I am competing in the NPC Master Physique 35-40 years old in Pittsburgh. The show is being run by a gentleman named Gary Udit, I don’t personally know him but from what I have read about him he is a man that I respect very much. I have competed against mainly younger guys in their 20’s in all of the previous shows, some of which based on age could even be my son which is really something when I think about it seeing as I turn 38 years old in October. I read there are going to be 3 classes at this show for Master Physique 35-40: Up to 5’10”, 5’10” to 6’0 and 6’0 and up. I am 5’9” so it looks like I will be in the first class. I was told the winner of his class at this show gets his pro card. For what it's worth if this broken down guy who tries to show as much heart as he can could win first place in his Master’s class and earn his pro card I would probably drop to the floor and cry. A pro....it would really be the "icing on the cake" after over 2 decades of training, running in snow storms and for those who really know me eating the same damn thing day in and day out without giving up. This is why I respect the sport of bodybuilding along with fitness, physique and athletics because of dedication. The NPC bodybuilders inspire a Physique competitor like me, being surrounded by these champions makes me a better person. To win my class at the NPC Masters Physique on July 20-21st in Pittsburgh would be the dream. I would be the most appreciative damn champion there ever was! May God watch over me & my fellow competitors and keep everybody safe. Thank you again everybody for making my NPC experience this year truly amazing! God Bless



Thanks For This On Stage Photo by John Quinlan

Thanks Capt. for this on stage photo you sent me taken of me during the Saturday night show of the 2012 NPC Team Universe Competiton. Men's Physique Division, great talent at this show and being a National show it was great to go along for the ride as they say. Much appreciated :)

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Thanks Photographer Isaac Hinds for The Images by John Quinlan

Thanks Isaac Hinds for the photos from the Team Universe this weekend. Job well done :)

 

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