fatboystick’s BodyBlog

Ok, for all those who have been following and supporting me, here is update for Gladiator try-outs. I got to Chandler around 7am (try-outs start at 10am) and was still number 95 in line! BUT…that was nothing compared to those who shortly followed. When it was all said and done, the line wrapped all the way around the strip mall. There was OVER 1000 people there today…soooo…95 was quite nice…lol. Ok, wasnt to bad waiting either, i had my brother and best friend with me to hang out and support me. Plus, i met a lot of cool people there as well. We all hung out and had a good time…was not boring one bit. There were a lot of people there from out of state as well, so that was cool to see how popular the show was getting and how determined some people were. I brought a bunch of food and stuff to snack on and eat/drink so no problem there. They were taking us in in groups of 5 so it didnt really seem to take to long once doors opened. I entered the building around 1145am and was checked in where theuy take your application and take a mug shot of you. From there, they direct you to a room where you can stretch and warm-up. after about 10 minutes , someone comes out and gets you. My "Coach" was Neal. He was cool and went over everything nicely! First up was pull-ups where you are to get as many as you can in 30 seconds. Now, i knew this was gonna be my weakness for a couple reasons but mostly because not being able to do them directly while training because i train at home. Well, i actually did better than i thought i would as i knocked out 16 of them before time was up. Next was the burpie station (and while walking there Neal told me it was a pleasure to have me and guys like me to put thru and i asked him why and he responded with "because guys like you inspire me", i thought that was frikkin AWESOME and even lit my fire more). Anyway, back to the Burpies…i promptly knocked out 21 of them in my 30 second frame (pretty good i think for my size-223 pounds). Then i had to go thru shuttle/karoke thing deal and wnet up and down that. Last was the suicides where you have to go up and down (counts as one) ten times. I killed that as well and was so stoked i kept going…he had to tell me i was done as i kept rolling!. Finally, we walk over to another room where they do a quick interview. Neal walked me over there and told me i had a great workout and handed me off to my interviewer (nice young lady by the name of Jessica). She asked me some questions regarding where i was from, family, work, etc. Then she tells me that she was good and tells me to look forward for a possible call back. Soooooo….fingered crossed for that. On my way out i got a pic with WOLF as i was telling him not to get to comfortable and that i was taking his spot next year. He laughed and shook my hand and i got a pic. I walked confidently out of the building pumping my fist and clapping……….to be continued hopefully.

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