Countdown to 2009 Arnold Classic

[WillBrink]

Starting a 2009 Arnold thread countdown. One of the best shows going for marketing yourself, networking, and partying..

As I have told people in the past, if you want to attend this show BOOK A ROOM NOW. Rooms go very fast and you can always cancel the room. Most places only require 48-72 hour cancel times.

Tickets, flights, etc are the easy part, but hotel rooms are booked months in advance due to so many people coming into a small city where the show is.

If not done early, you will end up at one of the hotels out by the airport, and that's a long expensive cab ride.

Those looking for info on the show:

http://www.arnoldclassic.com/

See you all there!

[Femphysiquefan]

I don't think I'll be able to make it this year, with my job situation and all. However, ditto to Will's advice. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW, or pay the price later!! If I don't make it, I hope that everyone has a great time!!

[WillBrink]

I don't think I'll be able to make it this year, with my job situation and all. However, ditto to Will's advice. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW, or pay the price later!! If I don't make it, I hope that everyone has a great time!!

Personally, I always want to stay where the action is and be a walk or short cab ride to the venue. There are free shuttle buses that run from the major down town hotels all day long to the venue, so no having to deal with driving, parking, etc. Not the end of the world to rent a car and stay at a hotel outside the city, but it's a lot more fun and convenient staying downtown. Stay at the Capitol Square Hyatt and you will often see Arnold walk by, etc. I just booked a room here:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cmhbr-the-columbus-a-renaissance-hotel/

I like that hotel. They are almost fully booked for the show BTW.

[Laura Bailey]

Woo-hoo!
Let's get the buzz going...I'm excited to attend the expo again!
I was a first time attender and competitor last year, so I know what to expect this time....:D
I actaully stayed outside the city and it was nice to be a part of the action and then leave at the end of the day.
Who else is competing?

[Femphysiquefan]

Personally, I always want to stay where the action is and be a walk or short cab ride to the venue. There are free shuttle buses that run from the major down town hotels all day long to the venue, so no having to deal with driving, parking, etc. Not the end of the world to rent a car and stay at a hotel outside the city, but it's a lot more fun and convenient staying downtown. Stay at the Capitol Square Hyatt and you will often see Arnold walk by, etc. I just booked a room here:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cmhbr-the-columbus-a-renaissance-hotel/

I like that hotel. They are almost fully booked for the show BTW.

Yeah, I try to get as close to the expo as I can. Tip for others: if you do have to come in to the venue from a distance, the easiest thing to do is to get a cab ride or carpool to the Veteran's Memorial Coliseum and catch the free shuttles from there to the expo. Or, if you are driving yourself, park at the Coliseum for the day and then take the shuttle. It will save you a lot of money and the hassle of having to find a parking garage close to the expo. I WISH that I was able to book a hotel room in the Hyatt, but it's too expensive for me.

[AirHarp]

Personally, I always want to stay where the action is and be a walk or short cab ride to the venue. There are free shuttle buses that run from the major down town hotels all day long to the venue, so no having to deal with driving, parking, etc. Not the end of the world to rent a car and stay at a hotel outside the city, but it's a lot more fun and convenient staying downtown. Stay at the Capitol Square Hyatt and you will often see Arnold walk by, etc. I just booked a room here:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cmhbr-the-columbus-a-renaissance-hotel/

I like that hotel. They are almost fully booked for the show BTW.

I just went to the hotel you listed and no more rooms.

[WillBrink]

I just went to the hotel you listed and no more rooms.

Yup, they were down to the last few when I booked. People never believe me when I tell them all the in town hotels book up many months in advance. Start calling around!

[KP DIVA]

I stayed at the Courtyard on Spring St. 5-8 minute walk from the Expo...10-15 minutes when the wind was blowing really hard!!! Rooms were reasonable..$179/night. A few friends had cheaper rooms but they paid the difference taking cabs 2x a day back/forth to the expo.

[WillBrink]

Who else is competing?

Not I. I look terrible in a bikini and heels. :rolleyes:

[AirHarp]

Yup, they were down to the last few when I booked. People never believe me when I tell them all the in town hotels book up many months in advance. Start calling around!

That site will actually link you to other hotels in the area and tell the distance from that hotel

[NYCStrongFox]

We started a thread too with all the information on the Arnold and the entry form is also included.

http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=3278

[Deserusan]

I'm looking forward to this and hope to see many of you there.

[Femphysiquefan]

For those who are attending the Arnold and are also wanting to stay on track in terms of diet during contest prep, I would recommend checking out the Extended Stay America hotels in the Columbus area. All of them are on the outskirts of the city, so you'll either have to get a cab, drive yourself or find someone to carpool to the venue. However, all of them feature fully equipped kitchens (complete with fridge, microwave and stovetop) and all of them have very good prices (range is from $53/night to $120/night for the Arnold weekend). Check it out!! Here is the website:

http://www.extendedstayamerica.com

[Nancypro]

What is the actual host hotel? There are about 50 hotels listed on the web site.

[WillBrink]

What is the actual host hotel? There are about 50 hotels listed on the web site.

As far as I know, same as always, the Doubletree. Of course that will have been booked up a loooooooooooong time ago. Unless you pull some strings some place.:o

[Nancypro]

For those who are attending the Arnold and are also wanting to stay on track in terms of diet during contest prep, I would recommend checking out the Extended Stay America hotels in the Columbus area. All of them are on the outskirts of the city, so you'll either have to get a cab, drive yourself or find someone to carpool to the venue. However, all of them feature fully equipped kitchens (complete with fridge, microwave and stovetop) and all of them have very good prices (range is from $53/night to $120/night for the Arnold weekend). Check it out!! Here is the website:

http://www.extendedstayamerica.com

Seriously, I have no idea why the host hotels are not ALWAYS rooms with kitchens. I think The Jacksonville Pro show's host hotel was with rooms with kitchen, which makes sense, Mr Olympia promoted it. I always stay at Extended Stay, it is worth the travel to have your food.

[TomNine]

I stayed at the Courtyard on Spring St. 5-8 minute walk from the Expo...10-15 minutes when the wind was blowing really hard!!! Rooms were reasonable..$179/night. A few friends had cheaper rooms but they paid the difference taking cabs 2x a day back/forth to the expo.I just made my reservations at the Courtyard, no idea how many rooms they have left. They have a block for the Arnold amateur bodybuilding contest, $164 a night plus tax. You have to call, these rooms aren't available online.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cmhcy-courtyard-columbus-downtown/

[sobe4elle]

Hi all,

Since this is one of the first figure/ fitness/ bb shows of the year do you think the new IFBB rules will be in effect?

By this I mean will we only be required to wear our 2 piece suits?

If anyone has the inside scoop please post it here...I'm sure there are lots of other gals wondering the same thing.

Thanks.

[WillBrink]

Tick, tick,tick....what, no link up planned for this event yet? What up wit dat? For the members of my forums,* we meet Fri night for dinner and drinks. It's a lot of fun to link up with members from my forums. This will be the third annual link up for us at the Arnold. Get active people!:o:D:o

* = my Bodybuilding Revealed and Fat Loss Revealed forums.

[Trish]

I can't wait to go again, it was a blast last year

[WillBrink]

I can't wait to go again, it was a blast last year

My vid from last year to get y'all stoked up:

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I hope to make a bigger and better vid this year! :awesome:

[KP DIVA]

Hotel reservation made....flight booked!!

I'm about 85% sure that I'm going!!! I'll be in the middle of contest...how well I'm doing will depend on if I make the trip or not. I have a hard time stay'n on the diet while traveling!

[Badgergrl]

Hotel reservation made....flight booked!!

I'm about 85% sure that I'm going!!! I'll be in the middle of contest...how well I'm doing will depend on if I make the trip or not. I have a hard time stay'n on the diet while traveling!


Did you just make your reservation today? Where are you staying?

[KP DIVA]

Did you just make your reservation today? Where are you staying?

I actually made my hotel reservations late....the week of Thanksgiving. Will be at Courtyard Marriott.

[teri]

Will, love ur videos, wish i was going but i know u will do another awesome video for those of us who cant make it...thanks in advance...:awesome:

[pitmommy]

Will, love ur videos, wish i was going but i know u will do another awesome video for those of us who cant make it...thanks in advance...:awesome:

Woohoo Teri , loving that avi. :bowdown:

[1kdbrit]

This show is the only time I get to see some of my peeps in the business. This will be my 16th year in a row attending this show, and I never get tired of going. We are less than 3 hours away (DETROIT), so we usually stay on Dublin / Grandeville rd. Plenty of hotels, restaurants, strips, malls, and gyms in the area.

[NYCStrongFox]

12 weeks and 2 days!!!

:awesome: :awesome: :awesome:

[AirHarp]

I got my hotel last week!
Now I just need to save up enuff to get the VIP package. I am going to try to get that first part of Jan. Plane tix after that.

[tkokayde]

12 weeks and 2 days!!!

:awesome: :awesome: :awesome:

No joke! I have been counting down for months on my refridgerator dry-erase board! Pre-contest as of Thursday!!! Woohoo!!!

[PRGIRL]

Just sent my entry form in today!! Yay!!

[KP DIVA]

Just sent my entry form in today!! Yay!!

Hi Prgirl! I noticed this was your first post!! WELCOME TO SC!!! What division will you be competing in?

[Siouxcountry]

Just sent my entry form in today!! Yay!!

Welcome to our site, PRGIRL! :waving: What show did you last compete in? :)

[PRGIRL]

I'll be in Figure "C" my fitness training is on hold for a minute but I'm working up to it.
The last show I did was in Minnesota last April

[Siouxcountry]

I'll be in Figure "C" my fitness training is on hold for a minute but I'm working up to it.
The last show I did was in Minnesota last April

Good luck Wendy! :waving:

[PRGIRL]

Thanks SC

[WillBrink]

Will, love ur videos, wish i was going but i know u will do another awesome video for those of us who cant make it...thanks in advance...:awesome:

I will make it an extra good one just for you! :D

[AirHarp]

I too have plans for the Arnold...

[TameMe]

I've sent in my entry for Fitness C class........... Yep I said it..... Converting to FITNESS!

[AirHarp]

can't wait to see that!
Are we suppose to say "good luck" to fitness competitor, or do you say "breack a leg"?


I've sent in my entry for Fitness C class........... Yep I said it..... Converting to FITNESS!

[Siouxcountry]

I've sent in my entry for Fitness C class........... Yep I said it..... Converting to FITNESS!

Hope you enjoy competing in Fitness, Tamee............. :waving:

http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?p=148159&posted=1#post148159

[NYCStrongFox]

11 weeks and 3 days!!!

[NYCStrongFox]

10 weeks today!!!

[KP DIVA]

It's coming up FAST!!!!

[Shelly]

wow time is flying!!!

[pumpinironeryn]

1.Flight....check.
2.Tickets to Ms.Figure Int'l(prejudging/finals)....check.
3.Tickets to Fitness....working on it.
4.Hotel....working on it...and worried. (my friend says he can get me one and I am waiting to hear.)

Is there any recommendations that any of you have for other tickets I should get NOW???? Any other shows, or parties that are a MUST SEE???

If you could help a rookie-Arnold Classic girl out, I'd love ya forever!!!

:awesome:

[NYCStrongFox]

8 weeks & 3 days to go!!!

[jbigfoot]

I stayed at the Courtyard on Spring St. 5-8 minute walk from the Expo...10-15 minutes when the wind was blowing really hard!!! Rooms were reasonable..$179/night. A few friends had cheaper rooms but they paid the difference taking cabs 2x a day back/forth to the expo.

I have a mini-van that can seat a couple of people. I have given rides to strangers before and will do so again. If anybody needs transportation, and I can help, I'm glad to do it. Feel free to PM me for my phone #.

[jbigfoot]

Any other shows, or parties that are a MUST SEE???

The Jason Dhir Charity After-bash. It's been the topic of a few posts around here! :cool:

If you could help a rookie-Arnold Classic girl out, I'd love ya forever!!!

:awesome:

Rookie, eh? Well...I have some elevator passes I can sell ya real cheap! :lol5:

[NYCStrongFox]

7 weeks and 2 days to go!!!!

[cray17]

The time is fast approaching...:awesome: Oh, what a show it's going to be!

[HollySchrader]

Woo Hoo! 7 more weeks to get my body dead sexy for the bikini comp! lol I love the Arnold weekend I can't wait to meet all the siouxcountry members definitely say hi if ya see me! I won't be wearing my christmas pimp hat... :D but I do want some pics with you guys for sure!

[HollySchrader]

Here's the beautiful Ohio weather right now, I took this a minute ago it's fricking gross out and cold.... March should be fabulous lol Just lettin you guys know what to expect! Don't forget a winter coat!:cold1:

[jbigfoot]

Here's the beautiful Ohio weather right now, I took this a minute ago it's fricking gross out and cold.... March should be fabulous lol Just lettin you guys know what to expect! Don't forget a winter coat!:cold1:

Unfortunately, the weather for the last couple of Arnold Classics was almost this bad! :(

[NYCStrongFox]

5 weeks and 6 days to go!!!!!

[NYCStrongFox]

5 weeks to go!!!

[amiemoody]

If you go tho the Arnold Classic Website there are a list of local hotels. I found an extremely reasonable room at the Hawthorn Suites North, complete w.kitchen for about 80 bucks a night, and only 8.5 miles from the convention hall.
A.

[angelfit]

4 weeks to GO !!! :):):)

[NYCStrongFox]

21 DAYS TO GO!!!!!

[NYCStrongFox]

13
DAYS TO GO!!!

:awesome: :awesome: :awesome:

Stay strong and focused!!

[Siouxcountry]

13
DAYS TO GO!!!


:awesome: :awesome: :awesome:

Stay strong and focused!!


WOW Its getting close! :popcorn: