Within just three months of training with Micela, Robles had qualified for weightlifting nationals and decided to forfeit her scholarship.
Meanwhile, Robles — whose rigorous training schedule leaves her little time for outside work — struggles to pay for food. It would be hard enough for the average person to live off the $400 a month she receives from U.S.A. Weightlifting, but it’s especially difficult for someone who consumes 3,000 to 4,000 calories a day, a goal she meets through several daily servings of grains, meats and vegetables, along with weekly pizza nights.
She also gets discounted groceries from food banks and donations from her coach, family and friends — or, as Robles says, “prayers and pity.” Robles could save cash by moving into the free dormitories at U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado, but she refuses to leave her coach, Joe Micela, who’s become a father figure to her: Her own father died of a blood vessel disease when she was 17.
WildGorillaMan wrote:Enthusiasm combined with no skill whatsoever can sometimes carry the day.
Andy78 wrote:Wrecking your body and ending up in poverty to be strongest is an admirable goal to pursue. Go for it boys and girls!!
That's right! Why go to the Olympics when you can just do a bunch of odd random lifts in a high school gym in Missouri and be considered a world record holder.
"The biggest problems that we’re facing right now have to do with George Bush trying to bring more and more power into the executive branch and not go through Congress at all."
Her looks have less to do with her sponsorship situation than the fact that she's not a medal contender. If she was going to pull off a gold, no one would give a shit that she's a BBW.
Andy78 wrote:Wrecking your body and ending up in poverty to be strongest is an admirable goal to pursue. Go for it boys and girls!!
That's right! Why go to the Olympics when you can just do a bunch of odd random lifts in a high school gym in Missouri and be considered a world record holder.
World Champion/world record holder. If you think All Round is such a punky thing to do, let's see you go try it. You in particular will FAIL!
Obama's narcissism and arrogance is only superseded by his naivete and stupidity.
He did not say punky...but reading between the lines I think he said,
you're a sandbagging toxic smoke stain, a never was or could be, and the best thing I ever heard is that you like falling out of airplanes and the worst thing I heard is that you use a parachute to do so.
"He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that." JS Mill
Why would I take part in a niche sport that few compete in or care about? Oh that's right so I could be a world champ/world record holder while competing in a grade school gym in Missouri.
Blaidd Drwg wrote:He did not say punky...but reading between the lines I think he said,
you're a sandbagging toxic smoke stain, a never was or could be, and the best thing I ever heard is that you like falling out of airplanes and the worst thing I heard is that you use a parachute to do so.
And you too with your lover EZ will FAIL. You ain't got nuthin', don't know nuthin' and never will be nuthin'. Go lay down, assume the fetal position and strangle yourself.
Obama's narcissism and arrogance is only superseded by his naivete and stupidity.
Terry B. wrote:Interesting read - no Steve Justa jokes or I will lock this thread.
Dropping out of college and turning back your scholarship, not working and refusing free room & board when the USOC offers probably isn't the best strategy to get things lined up to be financially sound.
WildGorillaMan wrote:Enthusiasm combined with no skill whatsoever can sometimes carry the day.
I never said All Reach Around League Lifting was easy. You're the one who called it punky. I'm pretty sure punky means gay and there is absolutely nothing wrong with your love of cock. So just calm down and get back to your lemon party photo shoot. Stay strong or at least don't go dying on me.
Ed Zachary wrote:I never said All Reach Around League Lifting was easy. You're the one who called it punky. I'm pretty sure punky means gay and there is absolutely nothing wrong with your love of cock. So just calm down and get back to your lemon party photo shoot. Stay strong or at least don't go dying on me.
Gay? What is your love and affection for BD "coach" mean? Go cuddle with him and sooth your inferior nervous system. Don't fret about me dying. You'll be dead long before you collect any of your RR pittance.
Obama's narcissism and arrogance is only superseded by his naivete and stupidity.
Ed Zachary wrote:I never said All Reach Around League Lifting was easy. You're the one who called it punky. I'm pretty sure punky means gay and there is absolutely nothing wrong with your love of cock. So just calm down and get back to your lemon party photo shoot. Stay strong or at least don't go dying on me.
Gay? What is your love and affection for BD "coach" mean? Go cuddle with him and sooth your inferior nervous system. Don't fret about me dying. You'll be dead long before you collect any of your RR pittance.
