IT'S 2009! IT'S 2009! IT'S 2009!
Hey all!
yep, welcome to the new year! It's been one helluva crazy busy year for our 619 crew!
2008 in review:
Q.4
Excalibur 2008 - The biggest SoCal contest ever, according to Jon Lindsay - there were over 200 competitors on December 6th, including many national level competitors fresh from the NPC Nationals - vying for an early requal. at this, the last show of the 2008 season.
Our family list of competitors included Malachi Walker, who won the middleweight class, open and novice, standing with a hard, symmetrical, flowing package that was the best on stage this night - congrats Mr. Walker! The leanest man in the show, 619 Family member, Jamie Allen, gave up a few pounds, but showed 'em all what it meant to be conditioned...He stood next to our resident middleweight champ, Mighty Ryan Spink - Ryan has made some tremendous changes to his lower body since his middleweight victory at the '07 Border States...and he'll be back for more in the new year. Luc Andreotti put on some added thickness this year, up over 13lbs from his showing at the 2007 Cals...Luc has some unreal lines, and with just a tad tighter condition, this boy will be doing some major damage. The sky is the limit for Big Luc. Little big man, Eric Raposa stomped on his competition this show, finally winning his #1 spot! Go Big E!
For the girls, we saw Kristy Krasja hit the stage for the 2nd time, with a much improved back and better delt development. Kristy's a newcomer to the sport but has the long lines to do well as she progresses. Ms. Dena Gunnoe, Border States B class champ, came in just a tad smaller for this show, and came away with a hard-earned 3rd place, in a deep class of competitors. Our own Ms. Nel Bautista looked phenomenal this night, best condition in show, and legs that belonged on a pro stage somewhere. Nel took 2nd in a decision that drew loud, clear mixed reviews from teh audience - but ever-graceful Nel smiled knowingly, taking her runner up trophy with class. Sometimes, the best physiques on the stage aren't the ones who take home the top spot. And Nel's smile, her condition, her color, her suit, and her elegance and poise - all in attendance that night saw who the real champ was (and there are pictures to prove it) Homegirl, Patricia Weaver, got into the best shape of her life for this show, working her tail off in the gym, day and night - we are especially proud of our resident marine! And a special congrats to our OC friend, Yvonne Grimes, who represented well in her first show - boy, talk about picking a winner for your first show! There were over 100 figure competitors! Congratulations to all competitors - this really was an incredible show!
Merry Christmas! December 16th was our 3rd Annual 619 Muscle Sushi Holiday Feast! It was a fantastic Christmas party, with over 60 of our close friends and family converge on Wasabi Sushi, Pacific Beach, CA. We ate Sushi til we were all full. Even 260lb Big Jon Ward ate his full of sashimi and specialty rolls. Thanks to everyone (even Richard Jones!) for making it to the party. This was our 3rd annual Sushi Feast, we collected boxes and boxes of Toys for the Children's Hospital, and had alot of laughs.
2008 is in the books - and we're ready to welcome in the new year!
Let's make it the best one yet!
God bless,
Pete C
619 Muscle
"Building Superheroes!"
yep, welcome to the new year! It's been one helluva crazy busy year for our 619 crew!
2008 in review:
Q.4
Excalibur 2008 - The biggest SoCal contest ever, according to Jon Lindsay - there were over 200 competitors on December 6th, including many national level competitors fresh from the NPC Nationals - vying for an early requal. at this, the last show of the 2008 season.
Our family list of competitors included Malachi Walker, who won the middleweight class, open and novice, standing with a hard, symmetrical, flowing package that was the best on stage this night - congrats Mr. Walker! The leanest man in the show, 619 Family member, Jamie Allen, gave up a few pounds, but showed 'em all what it meant to be conditioned...He stood next to our resident middleweight champ, Mighty Ryan Spink - Ryan has made some tremendous changes to his lower body since his middleweight victory at the '07 Border States...and he'll be back for more in the new year. Luc Andreotti put on some added thickness this year, up over 13lbs from his showing at the 2007 Cals...Luc has some unreal lines, and with just a tad tighter condition, this boy will be doing some major damage. The sky is the limit for Big Luc. Little big man, Eric Raposa stomped on his competition this show, finally winning his #1 spot! Go Big E!
For the girls, we saw Kristy Krasja hit the stage for the 2nd time, with a much improved back and better delt development. Kristy's a newcomer to the sport but has the long lines to do well as she progresses. Ms. Dena Gunnoe, Border States B class champ, came in just a tad smaller for this show, and came away with a hard-earned 3rd place, in a deep class of competitors. Our own Ms. Nel Bautista looked phenomenal this night, best condition in show, and legs that belonged on a pro stage somewhere. Nel took 2nd in a decision that drew loud, clear mixed reviews from teh audience - but ever-graceful Nel smiled knowingly, taking her runner up trophy with class. Sometimes, the best physiques on the stage aren't the ones who take home the top spot. And Nel's smile, her condition, her color, her suit, and her elegance and poise - all in attendance that night saw who the real champ was (and there are pictures to prove it) Homegirl, Patricia Weaver, got into the best shape of her life for this show, working her tail off in the gym, day and night - we are especially proud of our resident marine! And a special congrats to our OC friend, Yvonne Grimes, who represented well in her first show - boy, talk about picking a winner for your first show! There were over 100 figure competitors! Congratulations to all competitors - this really was an incredible show!
Merry Christmas! December 16th was our 3rd Annual 619 Muscle Sushi Holiday Feast! It was a fantastic Christmas party, with over 60 of our close friends and family converge on Wasabi Sushi, Pacific Beach, CA. We ate Sushi til we were all full. Even 260lb Big Jon Ward ate his full of sashimi and specialty rolls. Thanks to everyone (even Richard Jones!) for making it to the party. This was our 3rd annual Sushi Feast, we collected boxes and boxes of Toys for the Children's Hospital, and had alot of laughs.
2008 is in the books - and we're ready to welcome in the new year!
Let's make it the best one yet!
God bless,
Pete C
619 Muscle
"Building Superheroes!"
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