Blog Entry
Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 11 Weeks Until the 2009 FAME Master Pro World Championships, Montreal, Canada, June 13
Weight: 157.0
I was in Atlanta, Georgia all weekend to judge the 2009 NGA 1st Annual Excelsior Classic on Saturday. It’s the first show I’ve been to since last November and it was great to once again feel the atmosphere and smell the tanning oil. It gets into your blood. I love our sport. This was a good show and I’m always glad when I have a chance to sit on the other side of the lights. I learn so much about competing when I judge a contest. I will give you one word that I took away from this show. LEGS. I was reminded how important working your legs is. Many of the fine athletes had great upper bodies, but lacked in the qlutes and hams. And, more than a few forgot to pose their legs when they were doing their turns and mandatories. It was a good reminder for me as I am preparing for my own contest in 11 weeks. I worked hard on my legs this last year, but I’m going to work harder for the next several weeks. I will also spend a lot of time practicing my posing. Lots of the competitors were shaking because they didn’t practice enough to be able to hold a pose until the Head Judge called for the next one.
As I was away from home and didn’t have a chance to monitor my diet while judging all day Saturday, I just managed to hold my weight at 157.0. I had a friend take a look at me back stage and we agreed that I will probably be very competitive at 148, 10 pounds more than I weighed last year.
I was able to talk to the competitors before the show on Saturday and give each one a flyer for my show, the 2009 NGA Alabama Natural Open Championships on July 11. Several said they plan to compete in my event. Very Cool!
