RICHMOND SENTINEL NEWSPAPER

Cranston Rock Solid in Feats of Strength

From The Richmond Sentinel, August 29th, 2018...
RICHMOND SENTINEL - SPORTS

Don Fennell
Published: August 29th, 2018 10:07 AM

Jody Cranston simply refuses to rest on his laurels.
Two years ago he was recognized at the annual Richmond Sports Awards as the 2016 Master Athlete of the Year. That honour simply further fuelled his motivation. Recently, the distinguished local powerlifter tried his hand at another feat of strength: throwing stones. Literally.

“I love competing and challenging myself,” Cranston explains. “I think that all started when I set goals to meet my early powerlifting years back. It always feels great to set a goal and meet it.”

So he signed on to represent Richmond at the 22nd Amateur Athletic Union-sanctioned Feats of Strength contest at Alki Beach in Seattle. He came away having set a Canadian masters record in the 72-pound stone throw event. Competing in the 198-pound division, he threw the stone 11.75 feet.

“I took about a year to work on the technique,” says Cranston, adding trying to keep up with his 11-year-old daughter Taila and all her sports and activities helps too.

He also extends credit to his coach Gary Fee.

“Stone throwing and the track and field throws are gaining in popularity,” Cranston says. “It is great to be able to include outdoor training (an all-year initiative) to the indoor weight, power and gym training.”

Owner of Connection: Corporate Health, a fitness centre in Vancouver since 2011, Cranston began Powershape Personal Training in 1997. He is also a partner in Oranj Fitness with locations from B.C. to Ontario.

Cranston won gold in powerlifting at the BC Winter Games and set the provincial weight throw record for masters-aged (45 years and older) athletes. He’s also excelled at the bench press, with a best deadlift of 590 pounds.

The first-place finish in the stone throw qualifies Cranston for the AAU world championships in Las Vegas this fall.

His advice to others: “Whether it is stone throwing, powerlifting or any sport for that matter, find something you enjoy doing and put in the work. There is no down side to this.”


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RICHMOND SENTINEL NEWSPAPER

Panthers Undefeated on Softball Diamond
From The Richmond Sentinel, April 20th, 2018...
RICHMOND SENTINEL - SPORTS
Published: April 20th, 2018 01:47 PM

Don Fennell Apr-20-2018

Taila Cranston struck out the side in order last weekend as the Richmond Panthers capped a 17-7 win over North Delta to remain undefeated.

The young pitching ace sat down all three batters she faced in the under-12 girls’ softball game, earning Richmond its second consecutive victory of the season.
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Coached by Taila’s dad Jody, with assistance from Gary Louis, the Panthers are enjoying their first time playing together. This follows two months of indoor and outdoor training.

Playing an aggressive style of base running, the Panthers are elated with their early success. And Cranston is impressed by how quickly they are learning.

“These girls learn fast and they love running the bases. Aggressive and fast is a really great combination." says Cranston.

Aleeza Berger started the game on the mound for the Panthers during their victory at North Delta. She formed a strong battery with catcher Kamiya Hayre.

The Panthers are looking forward to participating in a tournament April 27 to 29 at Steveston/London Park. The season runs until mid-July.

The 2018 Panthers consist of: Aleeza Berger, Ashley Barstow, Devyn Scott, Emilie Snowdon, Emma Jordan, Genevieve Louis, Hannah Nickerson, Jessica Lilge, Jorja Jordan, Kamiya Hayre, Nina Scott and Taila Cranston.

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© Copyright 2015 - Richmond News


( Taila Cranston / Richmond Sentinel ).
( Softball / Pitching ).

RICHMOND NEWS - SPORTS

Cranston sets record with win in Seattle

ranston sets record with win in Seattle

ranston sets record with win in Seattle

ranston sets record with win in Seattle

From The Richmond News, June 13th, 2015...
RICHMOND NEWS - SPORTS
Published: June 13th, 2015 8:23 AM

Richmond resident and strength competitor Jody Cranston captured the Super Weight Throw event at the Seattle Parks Track and Field Championships on the weekend.

Cranston, who competes for the Greyhounds Track and Field Club and is coached by Dave McDonald, set a new provincial 45-50 age group Super Weight Throw record by throwing the 56 pound implement 20 feet at the USA Track and Field sanctioned event.

© Copyright 2015 - Richmond News 


( Jody Cranston / Richmond News ).
( Track and Field / Super Weight ).

RICHMOND REVIEW - SPORTS

CRANSTON ON THE MARK
From The Richmond Review, June 10th, 2015...
RICHMOND REVIEW - SPORTS
Published: June 10th, 2015 9:00 AM

Richmond resident and strength competitor Jody Cranston earned a new provincial mark while taking first place in the Super Weight Throw event at the Seattle Parks Track and Field Championships on the weekend.

Cranston, who competes for the Greyhounds Track and Field Club and is coached by Dave McDonald, set the provincial 45-50 Super Weight Throw record by throwing the 56-pound implement 20 feet at the USA Track and Field-sanctioned event.

© Copyright 2015 - Richmond Review 


( Jody Cranston / Richmond Review ).
( Track and Field / Super Weight ).

RICHMOND REVIEW - KUDOS

From The Richmond Review, Friday October 19th, 2012...
RICHMOND REVIEW KUDOS
Published: February 20, 2015 9:00 AM

Richmond resident and strength athlete Jody Cranston won first place in the Weight Throw event at the BC Indoor Track and Field Provincial Championships at the Kamloops Tournament Capital Centre on the weekend.

Cranston, who competes for the Greyhounds Track and Field Club and is coached by Dave McDonald, set the BC Provincial 45-50 Weight Throw record by throwing the 35 pound implement 29 feet at the BC Athletics Association sanctioned event.

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( Jody Cranston / Richmond Review ).
( Son Ngo / Photo ).

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ARTICLE TITLE:
Why Celebrity Post-Pregnancy Weight-Loss Stories Suck
Because there are no miracles, just hard work (and personal chefs).

ARTICLE WRITER: Danielle Cheesman.

ARTICLE PORTION:
Us Weekly applauded Beyonce for doing it in five months; People magazine praised Jennifer Hudson for doing it in just two. Finally, the ladies had lost that godforsaken baby weight—60 and 35 pounds, respectively—gained during their pregnancies (and rightfully so damnit - though tabloids would have you believe it a burden to keep the packed-on pounds for even a few weeks after).

Jody Cranston, owner of fitness center Connection: Corporate Health in Vancouver, kept it simple. "Stick to the basics that work: diet and nutrition, and cardio and resistance training four times a week."

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( Connection Corporate Health / Media ).

JODY CRANSTON ON GLOBAL TV

Pre Election coverage on Global Vancouver Early News. May 13th. 2013. The next day The BC Liberals scored a major upset Majority Government.


( Jody Cranston / TV ).
( Jody Cranston / Media ).

VANCOUVER SUN - BUSINESS SECTION

From The Vancouver Sun, Monday April 16th, 2012...

Keeping track
Events, people on the move, new businesses, good works

THIS WEEK APRIL 17 TO APRIL 23
Feel the pulse of business with The Vancouver Sun Business BC's Monday morning briefing.

MOVES PERSONNEL CHANGES

1) Cadillac Fairview appoints Jody Cranston as Director of Connection: Corporate Health, at the HSBC Building.

© Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun.




( Jody Cranston / The Vancouver Sun Newspaper ).
( Jody Cranston / Media ).

METRO VANCOUVER NEWSPAPER: TOP 5 PERSONAL TRAINERS

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To see this article in its original format click HERE.

TOP 5 PERSONAL TRAINERS
RECOMMENDED BY METRO READERS

JODY CRANSTON
"He is great at what he does and is one of the most enthusiastic people I know, which is so important when you are working towards any goal."

GRANT ROWE
"I started training with Grant about a year ago and the change in my looks and how I feel has been a night and day difference."

ERIN GUPPY
"She will design a fitness program that works for you."

KENNY MUIR
"He puts me through an incredibly challenging workout yet I feel safe and never been injured or relapsed once under his care."

PATTI BISHOP
"Patti is professional, fun and listens to her clients needs."

( Jody Cranston / Media ).
( Jody Cranston / Metro Newspaper ).

POWERLIFTING MAGAZINE.

POWERLIFTING USA Magazine is considered the " Bible of Powerlifting " and is available at bookstores and newsstands the world over.

~Great Northern Bench Press and Dead Lift Championships~
" Venue: Red Lion Hotel, Olympia Washington. The event had 104 lifters from Idaho, Canada, Oregon and Washington. In the deadlift, Jody Cranston of Canada set a national record 573 lbs. in 40-46/181. Jody is a personal trainer and has about 50 clients. "


( Quote in Powerlifting USA. As reprinted from March/2010 issue ).
( Jody Cranston / Media ).

MSNBC.COM ARTICLE.

Melissa Dahl wrote an excellent article about "Gym Injuries" on MSNBC.COM. It was very exciting to see that she used a quote from me for this piece from a telephone interview that we did. MSNBC.COM is the #1 internet news site in United States, with 37.2 million unique visitors a month (yahoo!News is second). I owe a huge "thank you" to Shawn Taylor of Shawn Taylor Photography for recomending me for this article. Below are my quotes from this piece, click HERE to read the article in its entirety.

So if health club newcomers are a little wary during their first few workouts, they have good reason.

“It can be, when you’re starting out, a huge, scary experience,” says Jody Cranston, a personal trainer in Vancouver, B.C. “You’ve got all this heavy equipment, these huge, heavy weights that almost seem like they’re flying around the room.”

In Cranston's 13 years of being a personal trainer, he’s seen his share of trips and falls — once, he even watched a gym newbie do a complete cartwheel before falling off a treadmill.

( Jody Cranston / Media ).

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"I really like living in the age of Internet Media, it is always exciting to see where or what site you might be featured on. Recently some of my videos were picked up by Univision TV. This kind of International Media recognition and exposure is always welcomed, I can't wait to see were I could possibly appear next." To see my videos on Univision click HERE.

( Jody Cranston / Media ).

RECORD LIFTS FOR CRANSTON

From The Richmond News, Wednesday September 9th, 2009...
RECORD LIFTS FOR CRANSTON

Richmond News
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Richmond's Jody Cranston produced a pair of first place finishes in the 181 lb weight class at the World Association Bench Press and Deadlifters Great Northern Bench Press and Deadlift Championships.

Cranston set the WABDL Canadian Masters class deadlift record by lifting 574 lbs. -- well over triple his bodyweight of 178 lbs.

The lifetime drug-free Richmond resident secured a second first place award by bench pressing 358 lbs.

"I am very happy with these lifts and plan to keep training hard so I can lift even more in the future," said Cranston.

The victories qualify Cranston for The WABDL World Championships in Reno Oct. 30.


© Richmond News 2009
( Jody Cranston / Media ).

THE VANCOUVER SUN NEWSPAPER

From The Vancouver Sun, Saturday September 5, 2009...
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
JODY CRANSTON
The Vancouver resident won two titles last weekend at the World Association Bench Press and Deadlifters Great Northern Bench Press and Deadlift Championships in Olympia, Wash. Competing in the 181-pound division, Cranston, set the WABDL Canadian master class deadlift record by lifting 574 pounds.

The personal trainer won the bench press title by lifting 358 pounds. These wins qualified Cranston for the WABDL world championships in Reno, Nevada Oct. 30. "I plan to keep training hard so I can lift even more in the future," said Cranston.

© Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun
( Jody Cranston / Media ).

NEW MASTER DEADLIFT RECORD FOR JODY CRANSTON

From The Richmond Review, Saturday August 28, 2009...
NEW MASTER DEADLIFT RECORD FOR JODY CRANSTON

Richmond's Jody Cranston was a double winner in the 181 pound division at the WABDL Great Northern Bench Press and Deadlift Championships" in Olympia, Wash. on the weekend.

Cranston, who weighted 178 pounds, set the WABDL (World Association Bench Press and Deadlifters) Canadian masters class record by lifting 574 pounds, well over triple his bodyweight.

The lifetime Richmond resident secured a second first-place award by bench pressing 358 pounds, double his bodyweight.

"I am very happy with these lifts and plan to keep training hard so I can lift even more in the future", said Cranston.

These Victories qualify Cranston for The WABDL World Championships in Reno Nevada October 30th.

( Jody Cranston / Media ).

JODY CRANSTON POWER TRAINING 2009 FEATURED ON SPORTS ILLUSTRATED.COM

"I have always been a huge fan of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE and felt that SPORTS ILLUSTRATED set the standard for World Class sports coverage. I remember collecting the Magazines when I was younger and cutting out pictures of my favorite Athletes, especially Famous Boxers. So, imagine my surprise when my POWER TRAINING 2009 Video appeared on the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE Web Site.
As an Athlete I am truly honoured and more importantly I think My Father Pat, a life-long Sports Fanatic would be proud." To view The Original Page click HERE.

( Jody Cranston / Media ).

POWERLIFTING USA MAGAZINE.

TEAM CANADA at the USAPL Pacific Open included (left to right) Mark Vezina, Robert O.Smith, Nancy Carpenter and Jody Cranston. (thanks to Robert O.Smith for providing us this photograph).

( As reprinted from Powerlifting USA Magazine March/2007 ).
( Jody Cranston / Media ).

THE PROVINCE NEWSPAPER.

It takes a whole village to raise a champ

Darren Darby's corner is just as essential to his title-shot hopes as his fists; and both are growing day by day

By Steve Ewen, The Province

Darren Darby (centre) has a huge support network. From left, Jody Cranston (powerlifter and personal trainer), Jason Fenton (kick boxer), Paul Forde (MMA fighter), Barbara Barley (runs Sports Central Gym, where Darby does much of training), wife Denise Darby with children Kaden, Ethan, and Max, and Dr. Kris Bentz (naturopath).
Photograph by: Gerry Kahrmann, The Province.

Boxer Darren Darby checks out the technique of his youngest son, Ethan, during training for Friday's Rumble at the Rock. Darby is on the undercard.
Photograph by: Gerry Kahrmann, The Province.

Click HERE to read the entire article from The Province Newspaper Sports Section, Sunday June 14th 2009.

( Jody Cranston / Media ).

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NEW LIFT RECORD FOR CRANSTON.

From The Richmond News, Friday October 24, 2008...
NEW LIFT RECORD FOR CRANSTON.

Richmond's Jody Cranston set the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters' Canadian Bench Press Record for his division at the third annual Pacific Open Powerlifting Contest in Olympia Wa.

Cranston pressed 375 pounds to win the 181 lb. division--well over double his bodyweight.

The victory qualifies him to represent Canada at WABDL World Championships in Las Vegas on Nov.22.



( Jody Cranston / Media ).