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Post by TNA on Oct 9, 2006 8:03:44 GMT -5
Congrats Joel! 5th place ha! You beat all of their asses!!! But in any case, we're all proud of you buddy! Well done. #smileygrouplaugh5js# #bbravosmiley8hh#
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Post by Hoopie on Oct 9, 2006 8:09:48 GMT -5
Joel You looked outstanding! You got first in my book buddy! I hope to do that good in a few weeks. Hell to even look that good in a few weeks. You did a GREAT/OUTSTANDING job buddy!
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Post by RUBICON19 on Oct 9, 2006 9:14:58 GMT -5
Congrats Joel. Sorry you were unhappy with the outcome. You still impress the heck out of me.
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Post by Sal Paradise on Oct 9, 2006 9:18:47 GMT -5
I agree with the others -
By the pics I have you higher than 5th.
Either way you did us all proud here on WOTW - THANK YOU!
You can't control the judging, just bring your best and you'll always win.
You looked great.
I just wish I could have been there, sometimes things just don't work out as we plan.
Sal
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Post by GerryT on Oct 9, 2006 10:47:34 GMT -5
Good job, Joel. Looked lean and conditioned to me! based on these, I think you should have been 3rd or at worst 4th in masters.
You can back sharp after 3 years off the stage, and that is a victory in itself. Know it will be even better next time!
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 9, 2006 11:06:36 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I guess it just goes to show how hard it is to win in our sport! I'm planning on making some changes in my approach to training and dieting. You're never too old to learn and I'm not going to stop trying!
Again, I really appreciate all of you! You make me feel like a winner!
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 9, 2006 11:38:37 GMT -5
Joel,if I were you,I would enter one more show this year,preferably one where the judges are not blind.
Anyway,no matter how they saw it,I think your conditioning, and work ethic are off the hook!
Use it as fuel my friend!!
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Post by chanman83 on Oct 9, 2006 14:15:01 GMT -5
Joel,if I were you,I would enter one more show this year,preferably one where the judges are not blind. Anyway,no matter how they saw it,I think your conditioning, and work ethic are off the hook! Use it as fuel my friend!! NEVER too late to come up to cincy and do monster mash with me, hoop, and hossjob |
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Post by RUBICON19 on Oct 9, 2006 14:45:49 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I guess it just goes to show how hard it is to win in our sport! I'm planning on making some changes in my approach to training and dieting. You're never too old to learn and I'm not going to stop trying! Again, I really appreciate all of you! You make me feel like a winner! Whats the new plan? |
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Post by hossjob on Oct 9, 2006 16:54:18 GMT -5
Joel, I think Chan had the right idea! Then you can meet up w/ Hoops, Chan, and me and we can all have a SMORGOUSBOARD of scrumcious foods!
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 9, 2006 18:32:40 GMT -5
Quote from hossjob<Joel, I think Chan had the right idea! Then you can meet up w/ Hoops, Chan, and me and we can all have a SMORGOUSBOARD of scrumcious foods! >
Now there's an idea! It would be a blast to get to meet you guys!
Tim, I am going to use this as fuel! Good advice! I've got week points that are going to have to come up if I'm going to be able to compete at your level!
Randy, I'm thinking that the P/RR/S training will be the way I'm going to get myself to the next level. I need to also look at my diet get advice from someone like Tim or bodyfx on how to dial myself in more precisely! Its always been kinda hit and miss for me, I thought I had it down to more of a science but I think I came in flat at the show. I believe that I may have pushed it a little too much at the end and got too depleted. My legs didn't come in as ripped this time maybe because of the knee injury that I had all summer.
One thing for sure, I've got the knowledge of a great bunch of people to rely on and I will take advantage of that!
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Post by RUBICON19 on Oct 9, 2006 20:54:25 GMT -5
Sounds good Joel. Looking forward to it
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 9, 2006 21:38:55 GMT -5
Tim, I am going to use this as fuel! Good advice! I've got week points that are going to have to come up if I'm going to be able to compete at your level! Joel,thanks for the compliment, but you are a much better bodybuilder than I ever could hope to be. #bowdown3ht# I`m not blind like those judges.........and I`m honest in my self evaluation too!! LOL  |
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 10, 2006 14:17:35 GMT -5
Tim, you didn't get to the national level by accident! You're a fantastic bodybuilder and I mean this in all sincerity. The things I admire the most in a champion is not only their physical development but their dedication and knowledge of the sport! You have all of these qualities as do others on this board. As for myself I'm pretty good at following instructions that come from knowledgeable people who have already set the way!
This forum has been a real "find" for me in that I can take advantage of all this accumulated wisdom! I just hope I can put it to good use before I get too old for it to do me any good! LOL
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 10, 2006 15:15:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words Joel,but you would do great at the NPC Masters Nats and NABBA Nats.....you should consider entering both,you would be pleasently surprised at the outcome I`m sure.
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Post by GerryT on Oct 10, 2006 17:08:03 GMT -5
Took the words out of my mouth, Tim! Both are top class shows and Joel would be a great fit for both.
Joel, please consider either or both. Don't sell yourself short. You are a class act on and off stage.
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 10, 2006 19:14:11 GMT -5
Thanks Gerry and Tim, you guys are giving me the "big head"! LOL
I don't know if I'm still qualifyed to enter the NPC Masters Nats. Its been three yrs. since I won the Kentucky. Do you have to qualify to enter the NABBA nats?
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Post by Intensity on Oct 10, 2006 19:42:38 GMT -5
First Joel, i think you looked very good! You talked about "hit and miss" i would honestly say you impressed me with your pre-contest pics… and you also impressed me with your onstage pics! Congrats buddy!! Success is not determined by where you placed… but as you know by factors like "how you progressed since the last time you were on stage" or "what you've learned from this contest"! That being said, i do believe you looked phenomenal… and you inspired me during your journey! Seriously, i agree that you should always adjust the way you do things to become a better bodybuilder… but in my mind, you are on the right track, so it's just about fine tuning…
Congrats Joel!
Mo
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 11, 2006 5:40:15 GMT -5
Thanks Gerry and Tim, you guys are giving me the "big head"! LOL I don't know if I'm still qualifyed to enter the NPC Masters Nats. Its been three yrs. since I won the Kentucky. Do you have to qualify to enter the NABBA nats? You don`t need to qualify for either show !!  |
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 11, 2006 14:02:55 GMT -5
Thank you Mo, coming from you that means alot! I think I just took too long of a break between contests plus I really need to even out my physique more in order to compete at the next level. We'll talk about that later!
You're right though and I always say the same thing to others, its how much you are able to improve that really counts! Everything else is left up to the judges! I'm planning on improving this year and coming in sharper next time!
Thank you for being in my corner!
Tim, thats cool, for some reason I was thinking that I needed to qualify to enter the Master's Nats.
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