Places to stop and workout?

[Brian Schoonveld]

My job is winding down after 20 months of almost seven/ twelves. I was going to go on vacation somewhere, but I decided to make a loop through the U.S. and sight see. I was seeing if there was anybody I could stop by and train. I have already spoke to Jon Anderson, Mark Philippi, Brad and Karl Gillingham. I am heading south first through Texas then making my way west. Then I will head north to Washington then East back toward home. I am going to take about a month off. I have about 3 weeks till I am done working.
Thanks in advance, Brian Schoonveld

[Mike Westerling]

It doesn't sound like you will be anywhere near me but if you are ever out west of Boston you would always be welcome to come train with us. Have a great trip!
-Mike

[Brian Schoonveld]

I will make my way over after I stop home. I just saw the dates for the Mohegan sun contest. It will work out perfectly. Thanks Mike. Brian

[CharlesDMickey]

Hey Brian,

That sounds like a damn fun trip! I see you already talked to Jon and I'm sure your squared away a training day with him. But if you need a two-days-in-a-row kind of thing; We train just south of Sacramento. Your welcome anytime.

Mick

[Ryan Rhodes]

We've got a good setup here on the coast in Aberdeen, WA. One of the best powerlifting gyms in W. WA is also here. I'll be moving to eastern WA the last week of April and have my training digs set up in the tri-cities about a week after that (A-Team has already relocated from my place and set up a good training area in prep. for this). Jesse and Grant are also within a couple hours drive in Sequim and Maple Valley; both have more guys/stuff than we do. We's small town :).

PM Jason Lake, Ed Eliason or myself if you want to hook up. You're welcome anytime.

[rickfreitag]

If you're passing thru Columbus OH and want to stop and train with my group that would be great. We have a nice set up with pretty good selection of equipment and we have some good guys.

[james rude]

if you come to michigan for any reason you can train with me! maybe you can teach me how to press...

[NickBrugal]

Since you’re headed through the South if you go through Tennessee you can train with us in Memphis. If you close Tennessee is a long state.

[ClayEdgin]

I'm in Albuquerque NM right on I-40 (which runs across Texas too) and we'd love to have you stop by for some training any time you're in the area. We've got quite a bit of equipment here. Just let me know!

[Paul F.X. Armstrong]

Hey Brian,
Gym in Burlington Iowa with dumbells up to 210.
12 inch log,10 inch log,we have that superdeadlift bar that you used at the Snowman in 2004?05?(you did a partial deadlift/lockout with 1400+ and I believe you liked the bar :o ).

Some light stones indoors.Light keg indoors.
(heavy stones and heavy kegs out doors)

You took my money at the Snowman :D --i sent up the 500lb BONUS keg--and there was a bonus money to see who could lift it the highest--you won.
(might jog your memory-- john didn't realize the 'bonus' money-for lifting the keg-- was in an envelope with a competitors entry check--).

We still have the 500lb keg and we have a 560 stone for you to try.

PM me and I'll find someone for you to stay with--IF youre coming we'll figure out a way to take care of you---would be great if you could show Josh, Jay,Grant and a few other kids how to overhead press while your here. :cool:
Mostly the guys all suck on overhead--which is strange cause i used to be good at overhead-- :(
---Seriously we would be honored to have you hang out,work out,teach and share some info with us
If it's sunday you have to go to Church with me though

[DaneGarreau]

Since you’re headed through the South if you go through Tennessee you can train with us in Memphis. If you close Tennessee is a long state.

And if your any further south you can stop by Carrollton, GA(1 hour west of ATL). We have all the equipment and your welcome to come and train.

[Ryan Bakke]

AZ Crew would love to have you out! i can only speak for the West Valley Stength Center (my house) but between all the guys training out here and the various locations we all train at, someone could accomodate you with equipment.

[Jerame Linnell]

Hey Ryan! I live about 30min from the Tri Citys. I don't have much but I got a 12" steel log and two stones(240lb and 354lb), a texas power bar, a Forza competition bench, power rack, weights and dumbbells. Maybe we can get together and train some time after you move. I have all my stuff in a back room at my gym but I am selling the gym and I will move my training equipment into another garage gym. I like those better anyways!

[Jerame Linnell]

If you make your way into Oregon, you could always train with us Brian, we also have a guest room or a couch and you are welcome to either as long as you don't eat all of my chicken! Or my cat! :T:

[Elliot_Storey]

If you come to Maine, you've got a place train. We also have lobster.

[Jason Oyler]

If you come anywhere near Topeka Kansas you are more than welcome to come train with us!

[Ryan Rhodes]

We also have lobster.
Haha. That was funny.
"Oh yeah? Well, we have salmon!"
Hey Ryan...
Sure thing; I'll let you know when we get set up over there.

[Daniel Atchison]

Im here in Pullman Washington, just north of spokane washington and home to Washington State University, Big School, nice gym and we will have some serious gear by the time you will be heading this direction... Already got farmers Bars and Log.... But additionally if u come on a weekend, the summer quarters are fun because of house parties..

[Daniel Atchison]

Hey Ryan when are you moving to the tri-cities? Is that like a 2hr drive from pullman?

[Scott Markowitz]

There's a place for you inthe Sunshine State, too.

[Ryan Rhodes]

Im here in Pullman Washington, just north of spokane..

Sign up for geography next semester. You're south of Spokane.

We'll be over there the last week of April. The tricities are about 2hrs. from you guys.

[Steve Pulcinella]

Hey Brian if you come up near Philly stop at Iron Sport.

[Eric Jett]

Hey Brian if you come up near Philly stop at Iron Sport.

Yes, do that. Iron Sport is a great gym, good equipment, and good people.

Steve, how is Bach doing? His leg healing up?

[Daniel Atchison]

Sign up for geography next semester. You're south of Spokane.

We'll be over there the last week of April. The tricities are about 2hrs. from you guys.



LOL whoops! Im an idiot :BB: thanks for the correction... Been sitting in front of my computer for too long, just took an 2 hr exam or crim j and have a 7 page paper due and another exam tom.... lifes draining right now

What would you say to having guest come and train for a day in the Tri-cities?

[Ryan Rhodes]

train for a day in the Tri-cities?

Sure; I'll let you know when we're set up over there.

[Scott Tully]

Brian your more than welcome to come train with us if you ever come through Salina KS, we have a world class training facility, and plenty of weight for you.

ST

[Bob Wanamaker]

If you're really hard up for a place to train, you're welcome to train at my place near Cleveland, OH. I'm just getting started in strongman, but we can probably cobble enough weight together to get ya through a warm-up. We can put you up for a bit so you get a break from the road.

[Jay O'Neill]

Brian... I if you need a place to stay and train.. I live just south of Tacoma. Hell, we'll evan feed you!!! I work with a cousin of yours at Madigan Army medical center.

[SBaier]

Your welcome here in Iowa too!

[Brian Schoonveld]

I am overwhelmed by the responses. I am very excited and eagerly ready to make my trek. I was telling my mom and she can hear the excitement in my voice. She knows what I have been through after my divorce and that I am ready to move on and get back to what it is that I am most passionate about. Strength!!. I have been training harder and harder as each day passes by and getting my weight down was the big issue for me. I had let myself get to big. But now I am back and ready to take on the demons that haunt me. Again I thank all of you for your responses and I will keep you up to date when I take off. Stay strong, but stay focused. Schoonie


Assassinate me you may; intimidate me you cannot. John Philpot Curran

[chad_coy]

The bottom line is you had better come this way if you know what is good for you!

You always have a place to stay here/warm bed/food and the best place to train in the country... and Kim's sister if you want her?

Call me!

[kelly]

As for Texas there is Hanks' Gym in houston, Seguin Fitness in Seguin (about an hour east of San antonio) and Olympic gym in San Antonio. Hanks' is decent with Olympic being great (logs, tires, etc)

[matt johnson]

Great to hear from you!!!Take care man!!!!

[Cory Strack]

If you get near Lake Placid, NY you're welcome to come train in my little garage gym. Stones only go to 310, but i've got plenty of rack space and weights, not to mention farmers and a yoke and some tires.

[benjamin d. moore]

We've got several places to train here in KC. I need a rematch with you and that damn 3" Fat Bastard Dumbbell anyway, haha.