Just got back from my first contest

[sockrocker]

well, i wasn't IN it, but it was the first show that i've ever been to...it was sponsored by Max Muscle...im trying to remember the exact name...it was a natural show, a nationals qualifier...something about max muscle natural western or something...

anyways, i went so that i could meet John Vasquez of Team Vasquez, and interview him a little bit for one of my classes...he had a young guy in the middleweights, which was a very tough class...his guy looked good, but probably didn't make top 5...john guessed about 7th

so while i was out in the hall waiting for john, troy alves walked in to sit at the max muscle booth...i introduced myself, and shook his hand; told him that im a big fan...anyways, he signed and gave me a pic...great guy

rusty jeffers was the guest poser for the show (btw, i obviously only went to the prejudging - i have to work tonight, so i cant make it to the finals), and he showed up to set up his booth...i shook his hand as well...nice guy, but seemed a little pre-occupied...shorter than i thought as well...

anyways, john took me backstage to the oil and pumpup areas, so that was totally rad, and an awesome chance to see everyone close up...

so yeah, it was fun, and i hope to make it to a few more as they come around...

[Tim Wescott]

Kewl !!!!!!!!

After a contest I hit the gym on Monday morning with renewed enthusiasm.

Seein lots of inspiring physiques, makes me realize just how much more work I need!! :Bad Day:

[Mrbig7]

Glad you finally got to see a show, Sock! It's a lot different to see it up close as opposed to magazines & the internet.. Are you itchin' to compete, now?? The thing that always amazes me is seeing the people in the audience at a show.. It's ALWAYS entertaining.. Hope your training & diet are going well! I miss your regular updates in your log.. Keep hitting this and :Bench Press: hard & you'll definitely see the results you are looking for!