I just posted a log over on my log at trainscg.com so I'm not gonna go into training too much. There just isn't anything going on right now for me on the competitive front, so theres no reason to constantly push the envelope in regards to training. You have to know when to push and when to back away, and with how busy I am with everything, I just drew back my training a bit. I will pick it up a bit after this weekend as I don't want to see another airplane for awhile.
Travels:
So just a review for the year. I have been to Pittsburgh twice, Tampa, Dallas, Las Vegas and covered two shows in Chicago (special thanks to Chris San Juan for his help at the Jr.Nationals). To say this year, summer in particular, has been busy is an understatement. Add to that a Summer powerlifting meet and classes and you have a recipe for me staying sober. Traveling as part of Flex was unique. First, it is a lot of work. Enjoyable work though. I enjoy speaking with people who are dedicated to their craft. As flawed as the sport of bodybuilding is, I think its a great endeavor for anyone. I feel the same way about powerlifting, strongman and highland games.
Competing:
Did a meet over the summer at Lances Gym and it went well. I didn't PR, but that was my third meet of the year and I have three 600+ lbs deadlifts, so that works for me. I ran a Westside style template and I'm not above running another one actually, I would make changes to it, but nothing crazy to be honest. Maybe some more full range movements but not an overhaul by any means.
School:
It's going. I'm getting a bit flustered, but staying dedicated to the process of completing assignments. Other subjects are coming as long as i stay on top of them. I will not lose, but I do have my work cut out for me.
Mr.Olympia:
Phil Heath is a two time Mr.Olympia. Thats a testament to his hard work and I enjoyed seeing him win. What I really enjoyed the most was seeing a ward of the state of New York who never gave up on his dream of being a pro become second in the world of bodybuilding. You can spin it anyway, bring up his previous transgressions (or mistakes), harp on him trying to sound intelligent, but the bottom line is this.
Kai Greene is the American Dream. a little black boy from Brooklyn saw something he identified with and never let it go. And for that, he deserves props. Disagree? Don't really care.
Shawn Rhoden is the truth and Dexter Jackson is still one of the best bodybuilders on the face of the earth and a for sure HOF'er. I thought his and Rhoden should've been flip flopped with Dex in third. But thats life sometimes.
One placing I disagree with on every level is Toney Freeman outside of the top six. I do not see the love affair with Dennis Wolf. At all.
Branch Warren was Branch Warren. He could've been tighter, but thats something to look at in the future. Him and George Farah make a good duo.
Flex Lewis winning the 212 is a great decision and should've happened last year. He presented a new package and it looked great. I was also happy to see Dave Henry back onstage as well after a deployment. Welcome back Henry.
Thats it right now. Holla later
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