RICH'S PRECONTEST JOURNAL IIPrecontest preparation for the NPC Northern Kentucky and Natural Ohio has now begun starting at 15 weeks out from showtime. The contest dates are March 24 and March 31, 2007. The Northern Kentucky is
Beverly International's national qualifier that draws well over 200 competitors and is NOT drug-tested. The Natural Ohio is won of the best drug-tested shows around and will typically have 80+ competitors vying for a Team Universe qualification.
After initial success with my first two shows, I decided to take off an extended period of time to grow. I placed first in my class in the ONBF Natural Ohio lightweight classes and won the novice overall at the INBF Cardinal Classic in October 2005. These NPC shows will be a very good test and I will be happy with a top 3 finish, but I am training to win!
I am fairly happy with my progress over the past year and have added
size pretty much all over with much added
size to my already strong back. Comparing last year's before pictures put things in perspective and gave me satisfaction with where I am today. I am noticeably leaner than last time, which will enable me to come in very
shredded and hopefully fuller. My goal is to have separated hamstrings and striated glutes, the top standard in competive bodybuilding conditioning.
Over the past year, I have helped others win two overalls in figure and bodybuilding, as the racked up a small arsenal of axes, trophies and medals. After my shows in March, I will be training four competitors for the NPC Mike Francois Classic in May and hope to have a website up shortly thereafter. This has raised the bar for me personally as a competitor to succeed. I cannot explain how excited I am to compete after taking off over a year and sitting on the sidelines.
Rich's Precontest Journal II, NPC Northern Kentucky & Natural Ohio
very lean too! Great job! 
Just kidding, I remember talking to you a bit backstage. From what I remember, you have a good frame and build. I'm happy if you can take anything away from my posts and motivate. If you're going to do something you enjoy, why not do it to the best of your ability? 
