I did it! My second figure competition! I competed in the Salt City Championships (the same show as last year). It was SO fun and I am thrilled with my placings! I brought home trophies in all three categories I entered.
2nd Place in the Masters
3rd Place in the Novice
4th Place in the Open (the toughest, and the trophy I'm most proud of!)
Here is a bit of the behind the scenes....
The night before. ABS!
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Getting ready to head to prejudging. My darling son, with tissue stuffed up his nose. At least it gave me a good laugh!
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My awesome kids!
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In the truck on our way! Jeff is the best coach on stage day!
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Got my number at the day of, competitor check in. #70
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The line up! These are in numerical order. That's how we file onto stage.
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Jeff, touching up my tan and getting me oiled up!
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It's really so much fun to be backstage with such an amazing group of women! So many inspiring stories and so much love and support go around!
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Competition day happened to be my 40th Birthday!
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My friend and massage therapist, Alisha, right after I came off stage with my final trophy! I was in tears! So much joy!
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My coach, Jerry Shannon!
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SkillPT trainer, Natalie and I.
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Katherine! Love this girl!
YASSSSSSSSS!
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I didn't quit grinning for about three days! :D
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Last order of the night---> Birthday cake!
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Thank you to everyone who supported me and encouraged me along the way! Your kind words and support meant so much!
Special thanks to:
my husband, Jeff
my three children, Kurtis, Lila, and Clarissa
my coach Jerry
team SkillPT trainers Kenzie & Natalie
my sister from another mister, Katherine
my mom, Lois
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