richard seguin's Page

My Facts 'n Stats:

IFBB Mr. Province of Quebec x2 In the 60 their was no class
IFBB Mr. Eastern Canada
IFBB Mr. Most Muscular of Canada
AAU Canadian Power lift champion x2
Raftmen Festival strong men competition 2nd place
Power snatch 250 lbs
Best poser ...plus many other contests Age 21






64 year old, in 2004 back in competition

NEUTRON Canadian Natural Championships x3 60-9 class NEUTRON Canadian International Championships x2 60-9 class
Best routine
FAME National 1st 60-9 class
FAME World Championship 1st 60-9 class
MuscleMania Universe 1st 60-9 class Age 68
INBA Ivkar cup 1st in 60-9 class
plus many other contests

My Background // My 'Story"

In 1953, during the winter months, attending the scouts assembly at the recreational centre, my curiosity was attracted to people lifting weights and exercising. During weeks before or after the scouts assembly, I was observing them on regular basis; one day, I was observing and admiring
them, Mr Laurin invited me to try it and lift the weights, which captivated me so much that a suscribed with the group.
Eventually, I was able to gather a few dollars to buy a set of 325 pounds barbells
from Mr. Adrien Gagnon. That is how I started to train in the furnace room of the apartments house (very warm) on a more regular basis. With time, when my parents observed how dedicated I was to training, I graduated to the garage, and then to the basement.

Later in 1959, I started to work and then was able to join . My trainers, Andy Charette drove regularly to Montreal to meet Leo Robert, Jimmy Caruso, Adrian Gagnon
and Ben Weider, also Harry Swartch and John Valentine from Vic Tanny which I managed the gym with 20 instructors, where I was privileged to receive personal instructions. Also, the one and only very good magazine

In l960, I participated to my very first competition in Sudbury, Ontario (Mr. Ten Provinces) where I came 2nd most muscular after Henry Chevrier. Later in 2005, I was pleasantly surprised to meet his son in a competition. This competition started the ball and I kept on doing many contests until l972. I managed to win Mr. Canada Most Muscular in l969, also twice as a Canadian Powerlift Champion. At age 32, I retired from competing to be more available to my family and career. I then kept training at a much slower pace (2 to 6 hours/week, compared to 20-25 hours/week).

At age 64, when retired from public life, I decided to give more attention to training and try myself at competing again.

Professional
- Went to school in Toronto to become electronic technician, worked for Canadian Pacific as a specialist in telecommunications, where I worked until 1978.
- Big switch in carrer: bought a sawmill with my brother and managed it until 2004.
- Retired from public life
- in 2006 we decided to build a house and I managed the project (66 years old) and that is where we live now

Anecdotes
- when I was 24 years old, the participants of a competition had to make a show for the kids the following day; I then was able to do 15 reps with 310 pds on a bench press, at 160 body weight.
- when asking the judges what to do to improve myself? The answer:
- my future wife was not even impressed by my titles as Canadian Champion in 2 disciplines, I had to figure our new charming methods.



Appreciation:
My parents mother and father, my wife, trainer and coaches
modeles: Schwartzenager, Olivia, Draper,Scott, Nubret Poole

Profession

Health & Lifestyle

My Body Proud Beliefs:

the health at my age it a challenge I try to do 10 shows a year mostly to be healthy

My Prime Body Proud Goals:

Improve my Health, Gain More Flexibility, Become a Role Model to My Children & Family, Keep Me Young, Feel Better about Myself, Compete in Physique Showcase Events, Improve My Posture, Be an Inspiration to Others

Timeframe &/or Plan to Reach My Body Proud Goals

keep doing it

Status

married

My Philosophy on Nutrition, Physical Fitness &/or Focused Thinking:

healthy diet every day

My Dietary &/or Training Routine:

try to train every day

I am Grateful For:

special thanks to my parent and my wife
and all my training partner over the years

My Advice to You to Help You Reach Your Body Proud Goals:

be positive

I learned about this site from: (Be specific please)

From Jeff
I t alway a very good experience were you learn
new principle