ConLaV’s BodyBlog

What a weekend! The Mid-America Pro Am in Evansville, Indiana was an experience of a lifetime. Team Norton was all systems go with Layne, Isabel, Tommy, and many more behind us the entire day. I can definitely second Raphael’s comments in the results thread. I’m just glad I got a chance to witness first-hand why there is so much respect and acclaim for Layne and company and it was a blast to be around such a quality group of competitors on our team.

The show was incredible, for my first show I think I was spoiled with having everything taken care of for color as we all met in Ben and Alberto’s room as Layne volunteered to apply dozens of coats of dream tan in all it seemed like, and give advice whenever asked. Isabel even bought food just to make sure everyone was covered there. Things really flowed smoothly with all the support, my expectations were already exceeded. The show was incredible. The hard work everyone put in definitely showed.

I won the Novice men’s tall and collegiate class. The feeling was indescribable. It felt great to know that the judges felt I deserved to win, but either way I knew I did all I could and I learned a ton in the process. Luckily we were in Layne and Mike’s hometown so they knew the the place to hit for pizza. We all met up there, had an awesome time before calling it a night, I could probably write 10 pages more, but I think I’ll save that for another time .

Today was back on Peaking after a short depletion yesterday. I was so tired, it was easy to deplete and just rest for the most part. I took a walk outside to get the blood flowing, but nothing drastic. Legs today with my biggest carb day of the week. I know what to expect in certain areas now, which is great. It feels awesome to be back on peak week so soon, I couldn’t be happier to compete again in 5 days. I need to be done thinking about this past weekend so I can bring my best on Saturday, then I can relax for a little as I’ve planned a week long trip in Aspen the week after my second show. The lodge I’m staying at has an incredible gym I’m looking forward to getting at. In the meantime though I’m set on bringing my best this Saturday. It should be a great ending to an awesome season!

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