Hard training - Team 619 - superhero style

We've been doing some training down here in S.D., that's for sure. We've got a whole bunch of us getting ready for battle this year!

First up, the San Diego show - we've got a number of athletes getting ready, in both men's and women's bodybuilding, figure, and the new bikini class! It's going to be a fun, busy year! Rory Love, Duda Bueno, A.J. Frazier and Louis Uridel are gearing up for battle; Martha Ibarra will get onstage in bodybuilding, and Jessica Reum, Julie Baxter, Ima Sommers, and Kristi Krasja and Lorie Lee, Michelle Lee and Aimee Franck are getting ready to step into their figure heels, and Brenda Vidrio will brave the new bikini category!
So far, Nell B., Molly G. and Roz V. are getting ready for Cal Figure - and Brandy L (or is it "C?"lol) will be stepping on stage in her Bikini debut! We have high hopes for all of our 619 Muscle friends! Big Jon, taking time to grow even bigger, is staying lean and focused in 2009.
On the pro and national level, Derik and Brandon are 31 weeks out from Europa, Meriza is 17 weeks away from the California, and me, myself, I'm 28 weeks out at this point. Our dear friend, Gina, is only 7 weeks out from the Arnold! It's going to be a fun year! I also spoke w/ Richie Moran - he's already starting his prep - and Malachi Walker has his plan formulating - as does Mike Bautista.

More details on the prep of the rest of our family members as showtime draws closer!

Here are some photos of a recent balls-out leg training session - Derik front squatting 405 for reps, Brandon, Brandy, and Derik and Kim both tearing up reps with a fully loaded (and then some!) leg press! It's Leg Day Saturday down here at World gym - Bring your own bucket!

In Strength and Health,

Pete C