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Shari Duncan
(3 votes, average 5.00 out of 5)

Shari Duncan, Natural Female BodybuilderShari Duncan

I have competed as a natural bodybuilder for 3 years now. I was 45 years old at my first show.. I am 5' 0" about 99lbs contest, 112lbs off season. I work as a gym manager at the Powerhouse Gym in Brunswick, Georgia - leaving a career in healthcare with my local hospital after nearly 24 years!!

My first event in 2007, was the INBF Iron Eagle. I placed 2nd, followed a few weeks later by the OCB Core Nutritionals Natural, winning the overall and my IFPA Pro Card.

Last year, I entered and won the Women's Masters 35+, and Women's Open Bodybuilding Overall at the 2008 OCB Spirit of America, and then in May 2008, I entered (and placed 4th) in my first professional event at the IFPA Pro-Bowl in RIchmond Virginia.

After the experience of my first professional contest, I set my sights on the Yorton Pro worlds which will be held in just a couple of weeks (Nov 13-14) outside Washington DC. I volunteered last year as an expiditor with my friend and fellow competitor Kalvin Brooks (seen in pic) to learn all I could about this international level event. Also, The judges from my 2008 contests left me with valuable feedback and since then I have been trainng intensly and striving to come in the absolute best I can. 3 weeks ago, I particpated in the INBF Natural Atlantic Coast in High Point, NC. I was able to take away the womens masters, lightweight and the overall title, earning me a place as a professional with the WNBF.

Shari Duncan, back double biceps bodybuilding pose

I only got into competitive bodybuilding after I lost one of my very closest friends to breast cancer. She inspired me to never give up on a dream and to always take care of myself and my health. Before she became ill, it was her dream to become a physique competitor, but she was never able to realize that dream. In so many ways she is my motivator and inspiration - my angel who propels me forward on this journey.

I love everything bodybuilding. The discipline, the challenge, the networking with others but mostly the sense of accomplishment to see your hard work pay-off. It is such a personal achievment, in so many aspects. As the big event draws near in just a couple of short weeks, I will treasure this experience and savor every moment. I have challenged myself; physically and mentally in ways I never believed were possible and I know that no matter the outcome on November 14th, I will stand proud of my personal achievements.


"I love everything bodybuilding.  The discipline, the challenge, the networking with others but  mostly the sense of accomplishment to see your hard work pay-off."

Shari Duncan and friend

Shari's Contest

2007 INBF Iron Eagle

2nd Place Women's Open Bodybuilding

2007 OCB Core Nutritionals Natural

1st Place Women's Bodybuilding Masters 35+

Overall Women's Bodybuilding Open Winner

IFPA Pro Card

2008 OCB Spirit of America

1st Place Women's Masters 35+ Bodybuilding

1st Place Women's Open Bodybuilding

History

2008 IFPA Pro Bowl

4th Place Women's Pro Bodybuilding

2009 INBF Natural Atlantic Coast

1st Place Women's Masters 35+ Bodybuilding

1st Place Women's Open Bodybuilding

WNBF Pro Card

2009 Yorton Cup

Update:

Since I sent in my bio, I went on to compete at the Yorton Pro -Worlds in November. It was an overwhelming and humbling experience to be among such elite athletes. There were over 240 competitors over the 2 day event - amateurs and professionals. There were 16 professional women in the bodybuilding arena. I accomlished what I set out to do, which was to come in at my all time best condition. It was an amazing, unforgetable experience and I was proud to walk away with a 5th place medal among the lightweight pros.


Shari Duncan fitness poseShari Duncan Individual Bodybuilding Pose
Shari Duncan Individual Pose 2

My plans for 2010 include judging a couple of natural shows with 2 planned so far this year. I will also be working with the promotors to learn more of what is involved in promoting a natural event. I am dabbling in power lifting this year, and plan to rejoin the competition circuit in 2011.

In the meantime, I have started a blogsite, a place where I have posted brief articles about training, nutrition and healthy recipes. please check it out at http://www.shariduncan.com  


Shari Duncan, WNBF / IFPA Professional Female Bodybuilder



Shari Duncan - shari614@comcast.net

"In so many ways she is my motivator and inspiration - my angel who propels me forward on this journey"
 

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