Form and Function
Way back in 2002, I scanned these images by Howard Schatz from Sports Illustrated (October 14, 2002). A fascinating array of elite female athlete physiques, heights and weights, eh? These are some of the women featured in his book Athlete--a very cool pictorial essay that celebrates athletic form and function.
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When I go the gym, it's all business for the hour that I'm lifting. By the time I was ready to talk to her, she was gone -- back to the Virginia Tech athletes-only training facility, and out of my life forever (until I find her sometime soon).
I told my girlfriend (with whom I've lived for ~1.5 years) about my new infatuation, and she wasn't thrilled (even though we share an open relationship). Wasn't thrilled, but strangely enough, she's been asking alot of questions and has started Rippetoe's Starting Strength program.
I don't regret not interrupting my training to go talk to her, though ;)
Do you know if those photos were ever made into posters? They would be fantastic for a gym.
There are some surprises. Cathy Sassin, the Adventure Racing athlete (third pic) has more muscles on display than I would have though. I would have expected her to look more like a marathon runner. Hers is a great physique.
The two weightlifters look very different as well. Tara Nott could pass for a sprinter or a bodybuilder at least.
I think they made an error with the heights between Tara Lipinski and Tegla Laroupe. Tara Noff is listed as 5'1'', and Tegla is her size, but listed as 4'1'', while Tara is listed as 5'1'', but is clearly shorter. Heh.
Thanks,
Jill
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