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Wigan | ... | 23-03-2013 @ 15:17 | |
a cynical old scrote Member 68, 6851 posts SQ 255, BP 132.5, DL 250637.5 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | For anyone that might want to know the details, I have been told that Alan's funeral will be on Thursday 28 March at 3:30pm at St Paul's Church Adlington, and afterwards at the White Bear Pub Adlington. | ||
Fatpete | ... | 23-03-2013 @ 17:18 | |
Hyper obese Pete Member 70, 17933 posts SQ 322.5, BP 205, DL 300827.5 kgs @ 133kgs Eq | Thursday is a non training day at Adlington. He helps us still. A gentleman to his fingertips. | ||
Fatpete | ... | 23-03-2013 @ 17:24 | |
Hyper obese Pete Member 70, 17933 posts SQ 322.5, BP 205, DL 300827.5 kgs @ 133kgs Eq | http://www.mensfitness.co.uk/exercise/sports/9214/alan_fairclo... | ||
LukeC | ... | 23-03-2013 @ 18:30 | |
The one in the guns and roses teeshirt. Member 171, 2462 posts SQ 272.5, BP 140, DL 245657.5 kgs @ 80.2kgs Eq | Fatpete said:http://www.mensfitness.co.uk/exercise/sports/9214/alan_fairclo... Thats a great piece, a great tribute to Alan and the club he built. | ||
Jabba | ... | 23-03-2013 @ 21:13 | |
and the winning number is... 88! Member 647, 2048 posts SQ 222.5, BP 152.5, DL 242.5617.5 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq | A superb article. | ||
Martin1956 | ... | 24-03-2013 @ 08:51 | |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7759 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Excellent. Didn't see that at the time. | ||
Boar | ... | 24-03-2013 @ 09:17 | |
Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25583 posts Administrator | When thet wonderfull article was published in MF a couple of years ago , I scanned the pages into my PC http://imgur.com/a/EOJpP RIP alan | ||
Lurkio | ... | 24-03-2013 @ 10:28 | |
as deep as his fat little body will allow Member 265, 4173 posts SQ 222.5, BP 142.5, DL 235600.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | RIP Alan, a great man. | ||
mishima | ... | 27-03-2013 @ 15:39 | |
pink french superstar beard Member 26, 4030 posts SQ 190, BP 0, DL 205395.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq | I cant say i knew Alan very well, i met the man twice or thrice and i'll never forget about him. It was to me as if this man would never die, he was intense and full of energy, fantastic lifter yet quite humble. He made me feel more than welcome to his gym, i'm not from around, i'm not even an english man. He knew then i probably wouldnt come back again, yet he dedicated some interest and energy to me. He did make me a better lifter, taught me things. I came back. I like to think we were friends. I wont be able to come to his funeral but if i could i would. For professional reasons i had to train less and dropped out eventually. The day i learnt he's gone i went back training, thinking of him. Alan gave me an experience, i will never forget about him. Rest in peace my friend. | ||
JamieG | ... | 27-03-2013 @ 15:47 | |
Tom's CNS is better than steroids Member 2886, 2973 posts SQ 190, BP 122.5, DL 210522.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Never met him but i remember watching the Push Press Vid with Felix while searching for OH tips before i even knew about Sugden. RIP Alan, what i would give to be able to train at a place like his. | ||
AndyCoupe | ... | 27-03-2013 @ 15:55 | |
His levers get the bar up. Member 2919, 8635 posts SQ 195, BP 127.5, DL 225547.5 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq | Look how much fun he had going on as well I love hearing him after a good lift | ||
Wigan | ... | 29-03-2013 @ 08:23 | |
a cynical old scrote Member 68, 6851 posts SQ 255, BP 132.5, DL 250637.5 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 29.03.2013 @ 10:13 AM by Wigan Alan's funeral yesterday, a difficult day as I said a final goodbye to a man I had grown very close to over the last 8 years, a man who was inspirational, and tremendously caring. Losing him has left a big gap in my life, he was my coach but more than that he was one of my very best friends. I was honoured to carry him from the church and again to his final resting place. Alan's son John was very kind and allowed me to place my medal from the Brtish Masters last week with his coffin at the crematorium, so he will forever have one last British Title with him, I owed him at least that. I miss you Al !! This vid is from a couple of years ago, this is how I'll remember my mate Alan Faiclough | ||
Fatpete | ... | 29-03-2013 @ 08:32 | |
Hyper obese Pete Member 70, 17933 posts SQ 322.5, BP 205, DL 300827.5 kgs @ 133kgs Eq | "This video contains content from Believe who has blocked it from your country for copyright reasons" I know that video by heart, I was there when it was taken. That is how we will all remember him | ||
LukeC | ... | 29-03-2013 @ 09:19 | |
The one in the guns and roses teeshirt. Member 171, 2462 posts SQ 272.5, BP 140, DL 245657.5 kgs @ 80.2kgs Eq | Glad he got a good send off. I think its great that there are some videos of him showing how great he was to have him coaching. | ||
Fatpete | ... | 29-03-2013 @ 11:07 | |
Hyper obese Pete Member 70, 17933 posts SQ 322.5, BP 205, DL 300827.5 kgs @ 133kgs Eq | Video is working now. I remember him telling me "you squatted that like a sack of s**t tied in the middle" Thing was, that told me everything I needed to know and the next one was a peach. | ||