In this update we catch up with the chameleon figure of Karyn Kelly of Greymouth.  Karyn has been competing for 4 years and regularly competes in both figure and physique classes changing her body between these classes. More than a competitor, Karyn is the ultimate definition of a wonder woman and supermum. She is super motivated and loves to keep busy! Coupled with her work as clinical nurse, Karyn's also working towards getting her Masters while managing her family life as well.

*I must admit to being 39 years old, married to the farmer (Shane). We have two lovely children, Alana is 13 and Lachlan is 9.  They are both little athletes themselves and keep me busy with coaching and transporting (we live 30 minutes from town). I am a Registered nurse working at Grey Base Hospital as a clinical nurse specialist in cardiology, occupational health as well as
working with new graduate nurses...I like to be busy!! I am also studying and working towards a masters in clinical nursing.

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She went, She saw and She almost conquered the Big Apple! But we reckon Ra Pakau's 2nd place at her first Pro show is a pretty awesome achievement for a Kiwi!  Ra has had great run of contest results in the past couple of months and competing in New York has capped off what will be a memorable year for her.  Ra was in a tough line up of 10 heavily muscled girls but with plenty of muscle herself, Ra put her all into it - and bravely in a white bikini at that!  Here Ra gives us an insight into her contest day.

Where to start - I'm sitting here with a view of the George Washington Harbour bridge, the busiest in the world, and the Hudson river on a beautiful, sunny New York day.  I want to cry, so am a little.  This has been such a hard year, so many emotions, so much sacrifice, dedication and just pure hard work.  All of us that choose this sport know what is required to compete at the level I have just experience.  To those that have preceded me - I ADMIRE YOU ALL!

WNBF coming to New Zealand October 2009 The only Federation in the World where every athlete is tested - Do you dare to do it Naturally? WNBF Roadshows to inform you of the sections, criteria, banned substances and all you need to know beginning in March 2009. Check out www.wnbf.net.nz to ensure you're not taking an off the shelf product that is BANNED (such as Hot Rox) Contact Ra Paku, WNBF NZ Promoter.She will answer your queries when she returns from representing NZ at the WNBF World Pro competition.

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We want to congratulate Ali on placing 2nd in the Figure Class at the ANB (Australasian Naturals Bodybuilding) Nationals in Sydney on 26 October!  we hope to have more pics from this comp soon so stay tuned! BTW ex Wellingtonian Scott Reynolds won the Men's Overall Title at the same show. Go Kiwi!!
	Ali in Aus
Ali G Wins in USA! Ali competed at the INBA Team USA comp in Los Angeles on 10 October.  She did the Ms Physique Masters and Ms Physique Open (ms physique is the same criterior as our figure classes), and placed 1st in both classes.  They didnt have an overall. The contest was a qualifier for the USA team for Natural Olympia and Ali competed with the Americans as she was the only international competitor there.  She said it was a great event and everyone was friendly.  The unique aspect to the contest was that every competitor was drug tested and each athlete paid for their own testing as part of the entry fee.	Ali with her U.S trophies

	Wellingtonian Ra Paka has had an exhausting 3 weeks of competitions but with that has come great rewards. Since winning the Overall Physique at the NABBA Wellington and NZFBB North Island Champs, Ra has gone on to beat the Australians at the WNBF Champs (World Natural Bodybuilding Champs) and took out their overall title too!
But that's not all! Ra also competed in her 4th show, at the NZFBB Nationals in Wellington on 18 October where she won the o55kg Open Physique class.  A Wonder Woman feat indeed.  If that isn't exhausting enough, Ra still has her big mission to complete when she goes to New York in a few weeks time. So how is she coping with all these competitions and why did she compete in the WNBF?

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