Autographed 8x10s Available

I now have autographed 8x10s available for purchase.  I am not making any profit on the $5 price; it only covers the cost of materials & shipping.  I am proud of what I have achieved in natural bodybuilding, and I hope to give back to the community by helping to inspire the next generation!  I want to personalize each autograph, so please let me know your physique goal when you fill out the PayPal form.  

http://www.brianwhitacre.net/autographed-pic 

Recent Appearances

I had the chance to present at a couple of great natural bodybuilding events over the past several weeks.

The first was at Layne Norton's VIP Camp, where my talk was on the Lessons Learned during my journey as a natural bodybuilder.  It included a discussion of why failure is crucial to progressing (both in life and in bodybuilding).  It also focused heavily on 4 things I think Champions DO during the journey, and 2 that they DON'T.  It got a lot of good feedback from the attendees...thanks Layne for having me out!  I love this camp because it features people in academia doing actual work relevant to bodybuilders...and oh yeah I got to hang out with World Champion powerlifters as well.

The second was John Gorman and Cliff Wilson's Physique Summit.  My talk there was on "Physiological Changes During Natural Bodybuilding Contest Preparation" and walked through the things I look for as I diet down into contest shape.  It was an awesome environment, with over 150 attendees learning from some of the best in the business.  Thanks guys for an amazing event!

 

Upcoming Appearances

Here is a list of some bodybuilding-related events that I will be participating in over the next few months:

1) Mar 4 - 6:  Arnold Classic, Columbus, Ohio.  I will be at the Core Nutritionals booth.  

2) Apr 30:  OCB Cowboy Classic, Stillwater, OK.  I will be serving as head judge for this competition - now a WNBF pro qualifier!  My good friend (and fellow Yorton Cup Champion) Valentine Ezugha will be judging as well.  You can find out more information here 

3) Aug 4-7:  Layne Norton's VIP Camp, Tampa, FL.  Always an incredible time with some of the most amazing minds in natural bodybuilding!  The science-based lectures are phenomenal.

4) Aug 12-13:   The Physique Summit, Springfield, MO.  Put on by John Gorman and Cliff Wilson, 2 of the top natural bodybuilding coaches in the world.  "Where Scientific Research Meets Real Life Application."  

Post-competition Interviews

I have had the chance to do several interviews with people from the natural bodybuilding community after my overall wins at both the IFPA Yorton Cup and WNBF Worlds.  I talk about various aspects of my prep (including almost giving up after developing serious osteoarthritis in my right knee).  I also delve into how I managed to mesh this prep with other aspects of my life - including helping to raise twin 1-year olds and a 4 year old - while maintaining my productivity as a professor.  Thanks to Jeff Nippard, John Bosse, Anthony Monetti, and Anthony Bevilacqua!

Interview with Jeff Nippard & Robin Gallant:  61 minutes

Interview with Inside Natural Bodybuilding (John Bosse):  51 minutes

Interview with Anthony Monetti (WNBF Pro and yes, the guy from MTV!):  45 minutes


Interview with New York Muscle Radio (Anthony Bevilacqua):  40 minutes via Skype so you can see my awesome office at OSU!