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After I graduated from The University of Alabama ('03) where I was All-American long jumper, I continued training with my college coach. I had qualified for and competed at the U.S. Olympics Team Trials in '04 and was trying to keep the dream alive trying to get on the '05 U.S. World Team.
I began working as a personal trainer at Gold's Gym in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in January '05. I met Ron Wedgeworth another trainer at Gold's who promoted the Mr. Tuscaloosa show. He encouraged me to compete in his show. I was interested but was still dedicated to my track & field training. I had always been a larger than normal long jumper where the average long jumper is 6' 0" 175-185 I was 6' 2" 203. I jumped over 26 feet at a weight of 204 in 2004.
In May 2005 for some reason I started to get tired of going to track practice but wanted to spend more time building my muscles rather than training with Olympic lifts building power and explosion. I saw the results of my new training rapidly so I made the decision to retire my spikes and hit the weights just as hard as I had hit the track.
I started training for Ron's show in June. I dieted for six weeks and got second in the Mr. Tuscaloosa division and second in Open Heavyweights. One month later I competed in the Alabama State show and got second once again in the Heavy's earning a national qualifier. I have been addicted ever since.
Why I Love It:
I have always been a competitor, bodybuilding has given me the unique ability of competing against myself first and foremost plus I get to compete with others. I love the preparation and the transformation you go through for a show. I'm addicted to the response of the crowd when I come out on stage.
How I Stay Motivated:
Knowing that I have yet to reach my genetic potential keeps me motivated.
BB Accomplishments:
Gaining the confidence to train my legs hard again after my knee rehab.
Forum Signature:
"Wangtas Beware, I'm serious as a heart attack and hungry as a hostage"
I want to compete on the national as soon as I can be a well conditioned superheavy weight. I've set a goal of competing in my first national competition in 2010. I will have 20+" arms, 52+" chest, 19+" calves, 30+" thighs, and keep my 32" waist by spring 2010. I know I can achieve this. I will be on a national stage in 2010. So look out for me.
Man, I haven't heard a peep out of you in a minute. Good luck with that recovery from the surgery. Eeewwww... I hate surgical recovery.
Other than that, what all's been going on?
100% agree, i thought Exactly the same thing, until i rediscoverd that my Kenyan African warriors wore them and that Many people in the biblical days wore them as well such as Samson after doin some extensive studying, i reconsidered the whole idea of growing twist as a pretty boi, to becoming a Natty dreaded Lion
I want to be in the best possible shape I can be in so I was thinking somewhere around six months time or so. Just to be realistic I feel like I got alot of work to do
Damn bruh, I didn't even know you had the injury until just now. Get well, and I know you'll better than ever! ....Don't call it a comeback! Happy Holidays yo.
wanna wish u a speedy recovery man, best wishes in 09. wanna take my body to the next level in 09 got any suggestions for me. stay strong. go hard fam.
