The National Level

[mytreefiddy]

Cmon you guys are being tough… it was the winstrol.

But seriously, there are guys like him at every NPC show. And they do nothing but run their damn mouth backstage and think they are the best there. Then when they lose they throw a fit and talk shit about how they were robbed. Sad part is, they believe it.

This..... Thers always that one dude.... LOL

 

[Flex500]

heres some evidence. A former member of this board (banned)
this was nationals 2023


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I don't know who that is and not trying to throw shade here but when I said I got slaughtered, I did not show up like that! I did show up similar to that my first small show at like 20 year old natural though.

Again, not being a jerk. When I competed I think I looked like I belonged there, but clearly at the back of the bus. I need to look for some pictures.

Side topic, any of you wish you took way more pics 10-20 years ago? Feel like everything is captured now so easy and man like training footage, pics, etc. I just don't have a lot and it kind of sucks and wish I captured a lot more.

 

[SouthernMuscle]

I don't know who that is and not trying to throw shade here but when I said I got slaughtered, I did not show up like that! I did show up similar to that my first small show at like 20 year old natural though.

Again, not being a jerk. When I competed I think I looked like I belonged there, but clearly at the back of the bus. I need to look for some pictures.

Side topic, any of you wish you took way more pics 10-20 years ago? Feel like everything is captured now so easy and man like training footage, pics, etc. I just don't have a lot and it kind of sucks and wish I captured a lot more.

You do know who it is lol, just a guy who loves to bodybuild…..

I mean fuck it he burned his bridges here so whatever, no sense keeping him anonymous. I took his face out just because I’m an exceedingly nice person

and yes about the pics. I can count on one hand the number of early years pics I have

 

[Flex500]

You do know who it is lol, just a guy who loves to bodybuild…..

I mean fuck it he burned his bridges here so whatever, no sense keeping him anonymous. I took his face out just because I’m an exceedingly nice person

and yes about the pics. I can count on one hand the number of early years pics I have

ahhh yes I think I know now...too funny!

I did just get a feeling of sadness. Thinking about training at worlds here in Columbus with JM Blakely, Mike Francois (post retirement), other random pro's like Brian Yersky and man we did some crazy stuff. I really wish we captured more on video or pictures. The years were 2004-2010 we really had fun and hit it hard. Training with pros coming and going during the arnold...gosh...so much that wasn't every captured and just memories now.

I feel like these days if I have an overgown toenail it ends up in my photos while all this other stuff was missed pre advancements in phones to what we have now.

 

[Bio]

Recently qualified for the National level. And, if everything goes right, will be doing the North Americans this year (competing in the Masters class).

Can anyone offer any tips, insight, etc. going into this ? Would be greatly valued, as well as appreciated. Thank you.

I think you need to be a little clearer on what advice you're looking for. I think others have made good points, especially regarding travel. If you want an assessment on your physique, then post a picture.

 

[SouthernMuscle]

I believe this user also brags about their daily alcohol use up the show, so I wouldn’t have too high expectations unfortunately.

As it turns out, it was teen collegiate and masters nationals, and in classic physique.

Kind of the same buuuut not really

 

[Big A]

Side topic, any of you wish you took way more pics 10-20 years ago? Feel like everything is captured now so easy and man like training footage, pics, etc. I just don't have a lot and it kind of sucks and wish I captured a lot more.

Me too. I was competing during the film era. I have fuck all photos and all my videos are vhs.

 

[Anabolic_Pound_Cake]

Thank you scmtnboy and td. Both of your posts answered my question(s). I really appreciate it.