240 seeing it is so important for you to know this and not just be able to say "Michael Good Job", Michael place 3rd out of 4 (Here is 2 pics of the 4 Heavyweights, The guy on the far left won 2nd, the second guy from the left won 1st and Michael 3rd.) in the Open Heavyweight (he could have taken the "easy" way out and gone in a Novice class, but the Expeditor asked him if he wanted a hollow win or a real competition and Michael went for the competition...and did very well). He also took 4th out of 7 in the Masters (Masters was actually considered the toughest in the whole show and had the most entries). He did his best, he placed as far as I am concerned very well for a first timer. They (the expeditor and judges) were amazed that it was his first show. So thanks again for showing your support by saying "Good job Mike, you did what you set out to do and competed. You are now a NPC Competitive Bodybuilder. Way to go." Oh wait...you didn't say that, you said "How many people were in the Open heavyweight class?".
Anyway ... to those who actually matter:
Thank you all for your support, kind words, offers of encouragement, "constructive" criticism and interest in Michael's Road to Compete.
An extra big thanks to Larry and Mrs. Larry for all their help and support through Michaels prep. You guys are the best!!!
And also a huge thank you to delta9mda who drove an hour to see Michael in his first contest. Thank you so much delta, it was nice to meet you!
Laura
