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"It matters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose" - Darrin Weinberg


(March 06, 2008) - Good news!  I am the 2008 Arnold Classic Amateur Champion. I won the short class, and the overall title. The weekend continued to get better as I was able to meet Arnold himself on Saturday night, and then have brunch with him the next day.  The expo was packed and as busy as ever, but I always enjoy this show, and hopefully I can be back next year as a Pro.  See some pictures from Bodybuilding.com, MuscularDevelopment.com ftvideo.com & OneShot Photography.

I was up against some of the best amateurs in the world.  I want to congratulate my fellow competitors, with special mention of Sylvia Tremblay (my fabulous suit/costume seamstress), Chantal Dicaire - the medium class winner, and my roomie - Valarie Brown Stephens.  I was very impressed with the show put on by Mike Davies. Everything started on time, and the backstage warm-up area was a fitness competitors dream. 

Thank you to Sylvia Tremblay for my swimsuits & costumes, Pro Gym for their continuous support and encouragement, my husband & son for putting up with me in my moments of stress, my staff (especially the math department) for being patient with me, and to the staff at the Muscular Development Booth who were an absolute blast to hang out with all weekend in Columbus - "The Bull", Ed, Dave, John, the girls & MD Staff.

Talk soon....A.