Dear LadyLifters,
My apologies for not being able to update you all immediately after the show...
We finished the day by celebrating until midnight with Dave's sister Laura and her husband Dave along with Mom and Mary T. I was so adrenaline pumped that I couldnt unwind...
We returned to the hotel at about midnight and to my dismay the internet at the hotel was down... I couldn't connect with you all and I was mortified!!
Yesterday we had to check out and drive the 4.5 hours back to Dayton
to Mary's house and unload and re-pitch our tent at her house.After a 4 mile run with my dearest running partner, Mary T and a walk with my one in a million Mom... we settled into some breakfast, coffee and then spent the time to review the 600+ photos that both Mary T and Dave snapped during the prejudging and night show.
In a quick Clif Notes Update since I want to spend the time detailing the events of Saturday in a follow on blog with photos... I just want you all to know that my first pro experience was spectacular! I competed with 15 other female bodybuilders (10 heavy/5 light) and eventhough I didn't place in the top 5 (a learning experience for me since unlike the amateurs where we all return to the stage for the presentation of awards.... in the pros, backstage during intermission, they call out the top 5 and the rest must email for their placement from 6th place on down...) I do not know where I placed until I am notified of my results. But rest assured that I had the most incred
ible time meeting and making new friends and especially being able to compete for the first time in the pro ranks. Now that I have accomplished this goal, I have "new" goals and areas that I want to train and focus on based on all that I saw and compared myself to in the photos. So I take away such pride in knowing that the quality of the bodybuilders I stood next to on-stage was top-notch... and I had such great fun being out there with them. My local family supported me and to my surprise, presented me with flowers at the end of the evening and my far away family of fans sent emails of love and pride. I am so thankful to all ...I am a blessed woman!I leave you with a few photos from my 90 second Night Show routine which opened to the theme of Ge
t Smart and then rocked to Madonna and Justin Timberlake's 4 Minutes!I will be back with more photos and competition details...
Love to All,
Tracey
5 comments:
WOW!!! Tracey, you look GREAT!!! Your determination and presentation are inspiring. I'm so glad your experience was a good one...can't wait to hear all the details. You're my hero!!! Sue
AWESOME!!!!!
I am overwhelmed with sheer happiness for you dear Tracey! Congratulations. Now, relax and then come back home! BTW, when do you get home?
giant hugs,
Donna
Dearest "Life Partner"! I am so proud to see you living your dream. You look so cut and...all I can think about is..."How's about a DING DONG"...my dear you must be huuuuugry!!! ...no...maybe some peanut butter and prunes! Love, The Jules
Hey Lady - so glad to get an update on the competition - the suit and the shirt look awesome! What a great experience for you - I can't wait to hear all about it over some spicy squid. heehee I'm missing my coffee buddy big time. See you soon,
LOVE YOU...
Sue~Donna~Jules~and~Gigi,
Hey Ladies... I am so blessed by your friendships. Each one of you have been so important in my life and your words make me laugh, cry and celebrate!
My day was one of great challenge and sweet accomplishment... and for all that went into preparing for this show, I have learned more about myself as a competitive body builder, a trainer and a woman in this male dominated sport than I could have dreamed. The business of natural bodybuilding is alive and strong and that makes me very happy! Pumping up with some of the biggest and best natural bodybuilders that, up until now, I had only seen in Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Magazine was a blast. I am all about building relationships and for me it is the joy of making those friendships while attending the competitors mandatory meetings, in the dressing rooms, while waiting in line for the stall in the ladies bathroom or as we wait in the wings to go on stage and we all hug and wish each other good luck just before our class is called out... those are the best moments of being competitive that I simply cherish! They are second only to actually getting to put all of my hard work out there for the judges to see. Jules you know what I am talking about!! Each of you ladies know the purpose of setting your sights on a goal... I have witnessed you do it! Our end goal may be a bit different but the effort and commitment to achieve it is exactly the same. That is why I love this lifestyle. Whether we consistently dedicate to our workout 3 days a week or we step out into the lights to pose down in front of a panel of judges... we are all striving for wellness.
I have enjoyed my prunes and peanut butter and last night I treated myself to my one (of many:-) weaknesses... I had some popcorn with crunchy cheetos...mmmm!
Now it is back to plan with sights set on Sept 27 and the show at Camp Humpherys.
Love to you and I will see you back in Yongsan on August 15th...
Hugs,
Tracey
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