RISING STAR
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Darren started training at the age of
21...he was not a big guy.
Infact he only weighed 154lbs!
He was involved in soccer and it was suggested that he go to the gym
to increase his strength over the off-season.
He had been playing soccer for 14 years and he
was training to hopefully go professional.
Over the next few months he started to learn more about
Bodybuilding & became very interested...the rest is history!
Last year Darren had been qualified to compete
at the National Level for over 6 years but never wanted
to compete as he felt he was not ready.
But after testing the waters at the 2002 Nationals
& getting 5th in the Super Heavy's,
he felt he was now ready to step it up a notch!
This year, 2003, Darren will do his best to come in rock hard condition!
He will also have top IFBB Pro Tom Prince in his corner!
Lets rock!!
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Last Contest weight: 245lbs.
Current off-season weight: 280-290lbs.
Current residence: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Occupation: Own training business, "Xtreme Nutrition & Training"
Marital status: Engaged
Most prized possession: My daughter Taelore.
Favourite Music: Hip Hop, R&B, and Rock
Darren at the nationals 2002
ZONE:Tell us abit about yourself Darren!
DARREN:Well I was born on Nov 23/68 in St Boniface,
Manitoba,Canada a smaller city in the Mid West.
I am the 3rd of 4 children in my family.
I have one older brother an older sister and one younger sister.
Soon after I was born we moved to Vancouver,
British Columbia on the West Coast. I have lived here since then.
I was very much into sports when I was growing up.
I played Soccer for 13 years and did very good.
I was going to actually try to go pro in soccer and that is how I got into BB.
I went to the gym to add some muscle because I was so skinny .
I got totally into Training and soon I found out about BB
and I was soon putting on muscle and here I am
140 lbs heavier and 14 years later.
ZONE:After looking at the before & after pix at your site
I must say that the transformation of your physique is nothing short of incredible!
what is your secret on your countinued improvements & all that mass thru the
years?
DARREN:I think the secret to continual improvements and
to build mass
is to be consistant in these three things.
1-Eating a good BB diet all year to put on Mass.
2-Getting enough rest so that you allow your body to recoupe.
3 Train consistently and smart all year every year.
If you follow these rules you will continue to improve year in and year out.
ZONE:What is your diet like?
DARREN:My Diet before a show is very basic.
I do not like to get to complicated so I try to keep it simple.
I have a fast Metabolism so for me I eat usually 7 meals a day
consisting of 50 gr Protein each meal around 350-400gr daily
and I will play with my carbs any where between 150 gr daily to 400 gr.
When packing on the mass I simply increase my carbs to
around 800gr daily and add in some good fats.
290lbs of beef!!
ZONE:You been into this crazy sport for a long time..
Where do you find your inspirations?
DARREN:Yes I have been training for almost 14 years now.
When I started I was 154 lbs (68kg) I am now currently 290 lbs(132kg).
I find my ispiration from my Father,
He came to Canada with nothing from Europe,
Hungary in the late 50s he has allways been a hard worker
and he has that will to succeed and to not give up on your dreams attitude..
He has also fought off cancer twice and is a true inspiration to me.
As far as bodybuiders Dorian Yates has allways inspired me with his
Blue Colllar --Blood and Guts aproach to BodyBuilding.
I love to train hard and allways have.
As far as I am concerned in the gym that is where all the hard work is done
- I also love to eat- and that is soooo important!
Tom Prince & Darren!
ZONE:I know you will get some help before this years Nationals
from IFBB pro Tom Prince...
What difference does it make with him in your corner?
Any secrets to share?
DARREN:Yes I have been working with Tom Prince since Dec
02.
With him my corner I feel as though a
huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders.
He is one of the most intelligent Pro's out there when it comes to contest prep.
This is pretty much how I approach it--Me Ahlete-- Tom Trainer.
I have complete trust in Tom that he will be able to dial me in
at my all time best this year and at a bodyweight of around 250 lbs(114kg)
at 5 ft and 10 1/2 inches(not sure what that is in cm)
I feel I have a good chance at earning my IFBB pro card.
Secrets to share?
Well if I told you then they woudn't be secrets anymore.
But seriously I am sure Tom has a few up his sleave
that he will use as we get closer to my show in Sept.
ZONE:Where do you think most people go wrong before a show?
DARREN:I think most people go wrong before a show when
they try to
complicate things to much the last week out.
Try to keep it simple --if you look good
just cut back on the water and sodium and it should be fine.
If you do not look good a week out
then plain and simple you did not diet hard enough.
ZONE:What is the worst part of the sport?
DARREN:The worst part about the sport is all the back
stabbing
and jeliously that goes on.
Also the judging can be a bit confusing at some shows.
ZONE:And the best?
DARREN:The best part about the sport to me
is the whole BB life style that I really do love.
Lifting heavy in the gym.
Going to shows and meeting people from all over the World
that share the same passion for the sport.
ZONE:Thanx Darren & good luck at the nationals!
DARREN:Thank-you & Talk to ya later!
Train Hard Brother!
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