Rich's New Beginning: WNBF Pro Stage in 2009!
My Journey:
I first stepped onto stage 3 years ago in October 2005. I went onto surprisingly win my class in both of my first shows and was inspired by a few judges to chase the dream of "Pro Card" in natural bodybuilding.
After a good run in the spring of 2007 with winning the welterweight class at the NPC Natural Ohio, I decided to do my first pro-qualifier, the INBF Naturalmania Nationals in September 2007. I chose the WNBF because it represents the best in natural bodybuilding. The competition was a close one at the Naturalmania as I took 4th and placed just a point off from the tied 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Close, but not good enough as the pro card winner was clearly the victor.
So, I set the goal of coming back the next year to hopefully earn my WNBF pro card. The next year was pretty much dedicated to improving and bringing a better package to the Naturalmania stage. During that time my training partner, James McGuire, missed his WNBF pro card narrowly in 3 attempts. I trained more intensely and harder than any show before.
It paid off. I won my class at the 2008 Naturalmania Nationals, beating a very tough group of competitors to earn my WNBF pro card!! I was noticeably thicker and better conditioned. Here are some pix from the show:
My Journey:
I first stepped onto stage 3 years ago in October 2005. I went onto surprisingly win my class in both of my first shows and was inspired by a few judges to chase the dream of "Pro Card" in natural bodybuilding.
After a good run in the spring of 2007 with winning the welterweight class at the NPC Natural Ohio, I decided to do my first pro-qualifier, the INBF Naturalmania Nationals in September 2007. I chose the WNBF because it represents the best in natural bodybuilding. The competition was a close one at the Naturalmania as I took 4th and placed just a point off from the tied 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Close, but not good enough as the pro card winner was clearly the victor.
So, I set the goal of coming back the next year to hopefully earn my WNBF pro card. The next year was pretty much dedicated to improving and bringing a better package to the Naturalmania stage. During that time my training partner, James McGuire, missed his WNBF pro card narrowly in 3 attempts. I trained more intensely and harder than any show before.
It paid off. I won my class at the 2008 Naturalmania Nationals, beating a very tough group of competitors to earn my WNBF pro card!! I was noticeably thicker and better conditioned. Here are some pix from the show:
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