By: Asha Menon

Canadian National Fitness And Figure
Competition Interviews

Competitor Name: Jennie Briscoe
Competition Class: Figure tall
Province: British Columbia
Placing: 3rd

I sat down with Jennie after a photo shoot on Friday afternoon.

[ AM ] - Asha Menon
[ JB ] - Jennie Briscoe

[ AM ] So, Jennie, how did make it to the National Figure level? How are you feeling?

[ JB ] I qualified first in 2003 at B.C. Provincials. I was at Nationals in 2004, where I placed in the middle of the pack.

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[ AM ] Great to see you back. So, what have you changed about your physique for this show?

[ JB ] I've increased overall size, kept my shoulders bigger, and I'm leaner overall. I've increased by about 10 pounds, and I think I'm bringing a good package to the show.

[ AM ] Are you looking forward to some 'non-diet' food after the show?

[ JB ] Actually, I'm craving chips or something salty, but I'm doing the Emerald Cup show next weekend, so that's a no-no. I'll be happy when I can drink some water!

[ AM ] Who has helped you to get to this point?

[ JB ] My husband Darcy, who's here to support me. Also, I want to thank my sponsors, Bio-X, Fit Villa Photography, and Mary Kay. And of course all my friends and family have been behind me all the way.

[ AM ] Good luck, Jennie!

Competitor Name: Tanis Hill
Competition class: Fitness tall
Province: Alberta
Placing:

[ TH ] - Tanis Hill

[ AM ] Hi Tanis! So you're here with your fiancé, Taso, ready to take on the National stage once again?

[ TH ] Yes, I am! I feel good - physically ready.

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[ AM ] And how about your routine?

[ TH ] It's a new routine, and I'm pretty excited about it!

[ AM ] Are you ready for tomorrow?

[ TH ] Yes, I am!

[ AM ] Anyone you'd like to thank?

[ TH ] I'd like to thank my fiancé Taso for his support, as well as the Logues for their hard work and support.

Competitor Name: Tammy Strome
Competition Class: Figure tall
Province: Ontario
Placing: 1st in class, Overall Figure champion, earned Pro card

I was fortunate to catch up with Tammy in between photo shoots on Friday afternoon.

[ TS ] - Tammy Strome

[ AM ] It's great to meet you, Tammy! How are you feeling?

[ TS ] I feel fabulous. Everything feels like it's fallen into place.

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I've worked really hard at bringing my legs in really tight. I've also taken the focus off my rhomboids and upper back, as I don't need the strength quite as much to support the holds that are done in a fitness routine.

[ AM ] And how are you feeling about the competition this year?

[ TS ] I feel very good.

[ AM ] Anyone in particular that you're worried about?

[ TS ] Worried? No. Do I know who I'm up against? Absolutely. Nina Luchka is going to be my toughest competition. But I've done my homework and I feel very good about it.

[ AM ] Do you have any predictions for the show?

[ TS ] Actually, I do. I plan to win my class and the Overalls. I'm getting my Pro card this year.

[ AM ] Good for you. When it's all over, how are you going to reward yourself?

[ TS ] Hmm... cheesecake, pizza and Turtles!

[ AM ] And who are your supporters? Do you want to send out any thank-yous?

[ TS ] I want to thank my boyfriend, Clarence, who's here with me. I can also feel lots of energy being sent from home. I'd like to thanks Kary Odiatu for her make-up tips, Laura Bennetti, Rose, Stephanie Worsfold, Martha (Lombardo) Grant, and all of my friends.

Competitor Name: Allison Black
Competition Class: Figure medium
Province: Alberta
Placing: 4th

Allison Black has been competing as a Fitness athlete for a number of years now. Her last-minute decision to compete in the Provincial Figure show in 2004 was a wise one. She not only took her class, but also the Overall title, earning her a lifetime bi on the National Figure stage.

[ AB ] - Allison Black

[ AM ] How do you feel about making the crossover into Figure?

[ AB ] Well, this is actually my first full year of Figure. I will be continuing with Fitness this year, but I wanted to step on the National stage as a Figure competitor for exposure, and also to see if I want to commit as a Figure athlete in the future.

[ AM ] And how do you feel about this particular competition?

[ AB ] I feel really good. It's nice to not worry about a routine for now. I'm stronger and fuller than usual. My legs are really coming out; I have separation in my quads that I didn't have before. I've put on about 9 pounds of muscle since last year.

[ AM ] What have you done differently?

[ AB ] I've just been training differently - harder. I've been training legs twice a week, and that's made the most significant impact.

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Competitor Name: Christine Mehling
Competition class: Fitness Tall
Province: Manitoba
Placing: 1st in class, Overall Fitness champion, earns Pro card

I had a chance to catch up to Christina after her big win. Her husband Darren pre-arranged an interview, and I'm glad he did!

[ CM ] - Christine Mehling

[ AM ] Congratulations, Christina! How are you feeling?

[ CM ] Hungry! Actually, it hasn't really sunk in yet that I won.

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[ AM ] What did you bring to this competition that gave you the advantage?

[ CM ] I'm harder and leaner than ever and have really polished my routine.

[ AM ] Who choreographed your routine?

[ CM ] I actually did it myself. I had help from Carrie Carrier, who's a gymnastics coach.

[ AM ] So what are your plans, now that you're a Fitness Pro?

[ CM ] I have no long-term Fitness plans right now. I'm considering competing in Figure, but I haven't really decided yet.

[ AM ] Is there anyone you'd like to thank?

[ CM ] Definitely. I want to thank my husband Darren Mehling, my trainer Marc Sauvestre, my friends and my support group.

Asha Menon

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