As 1AM approached I thought to myself: "here I am, training
in the middle of the Weider HQ museum
Biceps in front of Arnold, Yates (my original hero), and a giant gold Sandow, then tri's near Franco and Haney. The sense of history just permeates every corner, and at least for me, there's still that feeling of child-like awe.
It really is a spectacular environment in which to train, as long as 2 conditions are met:
1) You're not a moron
2) You do it late enough such that the office is empty (good luck with that)
Granted, the latter condition can't ever be met in full because our Chief, Chris Lockwood, rarely sleeps or leaves the building (that night he departed somewhere between 4 and 5 AM). But far from any hindrance, he helped me set up some shots and figure out the lighting situation. Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure he digs it too.
Until next time,
Raise The Barr!
When I heard what sounded like some San Fernando Valley skaters railin' on our front entrance, I came downstairs only to find Dave setting up a tripod and a set of heavy dumbbells. Talk about an incredible work ethic and somebody who just "gets it" when it comes to providing value to our readers.
Is AWESOME to have a guy like David on staff; someone that's as awe-struck by this industry, this magazine, its founder (that still comes into the office at least 2-3 times per week), and the history contained within this building......not to mention, I get lonely at this place at night. After a 20-hour workday, my eyes start playing tricks on me and the statues start freaking me out.