June...a very busy month

Firstly apologies for not getting to write on the blog sooner. With training and playing for both Wigan and England there isn't much time left in the day. But i am really going to try hard and at least write a few lines a month and add some pictures.

Last month i celebrated my 21st birthday with family and friends in Chorley, I'm not one for big parties although i do get stick for it at times and I'm told to enjoy myself, after the initial shock of the surprise organised by my mum i got into it and really enjoyed the night.

Me, my sister and my Dad

Recently had the opportunity to do a photo shoot with Ruaux photography of Bolton. If you get chance to visit their studio its well worth it. Really enjoyed my first photo shoot. I was nervous to start with but Margaret and Dave Ruaux really helped me to relax and in the end i really got into it.

Recently i have been put on Nigel Round's book's, Nigel runs Nigel Round Entertainments and Management Agency. I have been given some great opportunities through Nigel, the most recent is a slot on The Super League Show showing the viewers what i do in my spare time off the pitch other than Training.

That's me with a big camera lol

Well that's all for now, thank's for taking the time to visit and i will update you on events as soon as possible

All the best, Josh

April into May

Sorry i've not bin keeping you all up to date but i've not had chance to sit down and write down what i've bin up to.

Just resonantly got back from Loughborough been away with England ETS squad!

 

England Rugby League

I've been given a opportunity to be in the ets squad i was in the England Knights last year and we was successfully and i really enjoyed my time and experience putting a England jersey on and representing the country

Updating my blog in my local coffee shop in chorley.

After a busy week i like to go down to my local coffee shop and have a catch up with the people down in Chorley.

Thanks for following me and looking on my blog ill try keep you updated got a couple busy weeks ahead of me. 

England!

At the Wigan v Salford Reds Friendly

Its official, Charnley's heading for the England camp!

Follow all the news on his England story here on the blog, it all starts next week!

What Josh does on his days off!

A different type of day off

CHURCH RISK ASSESSMENT

‎David Firth and Joshua Charnley visit St Johns Church in Whittle le Woods to update the risk assessment on the tower. Had every key inside except the last door lol. Not a problem though, we will be back next week to complete it. Watch this space for the next video of Josh going over the top!

Charnley goes from strengh to strenght

A fantastic write up in the The Daily Star about Josh in yesterdays game at Wigan. Lets get everyone behind the top Stobart Super League scorer (so far) by getting more followers signed in to his blog. Well done Josh, read about the game here News report

Written by DF

Owl’s About That Then

JOSH CHARNLEY has given his Wigan team-mates a real hoot — by having an OWL tattooed on to his right arm.

Feathers flew at the Warriors when winger Charnley turned up with a new piece of body art.

There, on his right forearm is the bird perching on a branch.

Charnley, 20, said: "I've wanted one for ages so I thought while I've got a bit of time off I'd get it.

"I'm going to get my full arm done, so it will blend in eventually. But I got some stick off the lads when I came in with it — there's a lot of pictures gone on Twitter of them all drawing owls on their arms."

Charnley's tattoo obsession does not come cheep. His full left-arm design cost £2,000 and took 50 hours.

His other arm will cost a similar sum AND he wants his chest and back done.

When that is complete he would have spent about £8,000. Charnley admitted: "It's cost me a fair bit and I've had my ribs done, which cost me around £300. It will be a mortgage by the time it is finished."

While Charnley is rapidly becoming a work of art, on the field he hopes to create a few more masterpieces after a fine 2011.

Wigan crashed to a home defeat by Huddersfield in last weekend's opener but he believes coach Shaun Wane will turn things round at home to Leeds tonight.

Charnley said: "Shaun's a hard taskmaster. He comes down on you if you make a mistake — you don't make it again if he's on your case."

http://www.thesun.co.uk/

Afternoon Off

Had the afternoon off today, So i had a trip to the Trafford Centre with Dave & met up with Kam at Starbucks, Had a catch up over a coffee and a Barburrito. I like going Trafford seeing how people are and what there wearing & how they act ( theres some funny people there). 

The traffic coming home from Trafford was horrible, took just over an hour usually only takes 15/20 mins to chorley! 

When we got back into chorley we went and picked dave kid up from there after school class, Walked them home and showed them my Dragon Vale island & we comparing are dragons/island. feel young again haha :).

Got home to find my mum didn't have any pancakes for me and my sister, so we had a ride to Tesco to see if there was any mix left but all the stock was gone :( so we went to Fieldfare for are tea. 

Went to the gym at 7 tonight. love going Fx Leisure. You can do your workout get Hot & Sweetie and you can just go and relax in the pool area, outdoor jacuzzi. 

I trained my arms today Biceps & Triceps.

Workout: 

Triceps cable push downs: 4x12 (40kg)

Biceps Curls: 4x12 (25kg)

Over head Dumbbell Press: 4x12 (10kg)

Hammer Bicep Curls: 4x12 (35kg)

School Visit

Josh dropped in on a team building event at Parklands High School Chorley, run by Adventure 21 ltd and helped the students with some of the tasks.

Josh keeping a close eye on the students!

Having been involved in team building with Wigan Warriors, Josh was able to explain the importance of the tasks and helped in motivating the young people throughout the sessions.

After the event some of the schools Warriors supporters had the chance to have their photos taken with young Master Charnley. The school reported back to us on what a great surprise it was to have had a local sportsman visit them and what a difference it had made to the young people attending.

Post Game

I got called out by the drugs testers today after the game, took me 2 attempts to pee was really hard but hats off to the U.K Anti Doping they are doing what's best for the sport!
Got home after the game and had a good soak in bath and listening to abit of Maverick Sabre for about an hour, radox muscle sore is the best. Now I'm in bed watching friends with benefits! All caffeine in the game it's hard for me to get sleep so it's a film festival tonight. What to put on next?

Gym

Its my day off today, i'm going keeping the body ticking over so i'm off to do a light shoulder & triceps training session at www.fxleisure.co.uk then a relax in the outdoor jacuzzi, sauna & the fire & Ice room, to finish off ill do a couple lengths in pool to stretch off.

What i did:

Shoulder Press: 4sets of 12reps
Triceps Dips: 4sets of 12reps
Hammer Press: 4sets of 12reps
Over Head Tricep Press: 4sets of 12reps
Shrugs: 4sets of 12reps

When i got home i had a Maximuscle Cyclone shake

300ml of milk or water & 2 scoops of cyclone

Josh Charnley starts a blog to tell everyone whats going on

Josh Charnley's Official Blog

To all those who are wondering, this first bit is written by Dave Firth from www.adventure21.co.uk . I've known Josh for some years now firstly through his mum and dad and then later on as mates and training together at Pasquill's gym in Chorley. I've seen him grow from an enthusiastic young lad to a fun loving professionalism rugby league player. Don't get me wrong, i understand very little about the game, (my lads have just started playing so they are showing me the ropes) but what i do understand is that Josh Charnley's determination and love for the game could provide this country with one of the best young sportsman we have seen for some time.

The Aim of this blog is to keep Josh's family, friends and followers in touch with what he's up to, training programs, challenges, personal goals and public appearances to name but a few.

Josh hopes you enjoy following his progress and that you find the information in his blog  of interest. Please feel free to ask questions and add constructive comments.

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