Friday, April 6, 2012

Jose Raymond Reveals His First Show of 2012!

What’s up MD?!

I’m currently six weeks out from IFBB Optimum Classic Shreveport, Louisiana. I’m doing this show because I feel that these promoters need people to show up to their shows! Being a relatively big name in the 212, I feel I can bring something.

No matter the outcome of that show, I’m doing the New York pro no matter what! I figured, why not do a show the week before, when I’m in shape anyway?! I’m there to support other shows. Those promoters can’t make money if we don’t show up!

Besides, I like to travel, and I’ve never been there. I’ve seen a lot of things doing bodybuilding work. I’m hoping to see some southern bodybuilders support this show like Charles and Tricky, and I hope there’s a really good turnout!

You now, we as competitors can complain all we want about the prize money not being enough, or there’s not enough shows, but these promoters are putting on shows with only four guys showing up. Come on! There’s no excuse for that!

As far as why this show, and not one right after the Olympia? It’s all about the timing. The beginning of the year, I can’t rationalize. It’s too soon. I need an off season. After the Olympia, I didn’t touch a weight, count a calorie, or take a supplement till January! I used September through January 1 to clean out and rest my system.

Your top guys won’t be ready for a show in March or before. The goal is to make improvements and win the Olympia. We need that time off to do it. But now I’m back full swing and ready for my first contest of the season!

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