James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread - Page 62 - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

supercell · 01-03-2008, 12:58 AM

Hi Guys,

Just got back from a tiring day.

We got to the competitors meeting just before 8am.

Was told the running order and approx times that we would be on but they whistled through the prejudging really quickly and as a result I had no time to pump up and had little glaze on but hey, such is life.

I was big but not dry. The fuller approach looked FULL and by all accounts MASSIVE but not polished. However I got the first call out and after when the finalists were announced I made the top 5. There were some tremendous athletes in my class who also made the top 5, in fact 2 World Champions so I feel honoured to be in the same line up tomorrow.

Thankfully tomorrow is judged as a separate competition so all competitors start with 0 points.

I have achieved my goal of getting to the top 5 at an international event and am delighted.

As a result of how I looked I have gone over to a protein only diet today and as a result I am drying out nicely. I am still full as hell as my body has a lot of glycogen in it.

After my class I came back into the hall to watch Darren but he was nowhere to be seen. He had gone back to his hotel as he thought he wouldn't be on stage till later and as a result missed his class.
Bill was frantically trying to get hold of him as were the other 10 or so British supporters there. Bill finally managed but the show was over. Darren was inconsolable as you can imagine and I still haven't seen him today, nor has anybody else.

I am truly gutted for him.

After the show Nic and I made our way to the expo and chatted with Flex and Shina and had a good look round. We then left for my photo shoot with Australian Flex photographer. I had a great shoot but I have never been worked so hard in my life. This also helped dry me out further!!!

Finally we got back to the expo and then made our way back to the hotel about 30 mins ago.

I am knackered and hungry so we are going out for something to eat and then I am going to bed!!!

J

**Nytol** · 01-03-2008, 01:12 AM

Excellent stuff mate, well done, I just watched the video, a competitive class indeed you had, some very good physiques.

TH&S · 01-03-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nytol

Excellent stuff mate, well done, I just watched the video, a competitive class indeed you had, some very good physiques.

You got a link Matt?

Truewarrior1 · 01-03-2008, 03:21 AM

hey i know everyone wants to see some pics so i screenshotted some.good luck and i hope to read more good news when i wake up tomorrow!:lift:

DRED · 01-03-2008, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH&S

You got a link Matt?

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2008...assic_vids.htm

clarkey · 01-03-2008, 09:54 AM

Watch the link at 1 am this morning. Congratulations James you did great mate some excellent physiques in your class and you more than held your own. Good luck for the final you can do it bud!!

**Pscarb** · 01-03-2008, 11:03 AM

i just spoke to James via Text and he is very tired but excited, James you have achieved something many of us dream about and you have held your own doing so, i m sure those other 4 guys are worrying about you as you are about them mate enjoy the experience as both you and Nic have deserved it....

fzrbandit · 01-03-2008, 12:20 PM

Hey im from the Daz Ball camp, the update from His family, is he thought his class was later, and therefore missed it. Apparently they changed the schedule but no one told him?!?!?! Is this right?? It doesnt sound right to me. James, can you confirm they changed the times around?? he thinks they re-schedule it, if not then he got it wrong, and yes I think he is very upset.

ah24 · 01-03-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fzrbandit

Hey im from the Daz Ball camp, the update from His family, is he thought his class was later, and therefore missed it. Apparently they changed the schedule but no one told him?!?!?! Is this right?? It doesnt sound right to me. James, can you confirm they changed the times around?? he thinks they re-schedule it, if not then he got it wrong, and yes I think he is very upset.

Gutted for him...can't think of much worse than spending weeks on end prepping, flying 8hours then not get the chance to get on-stage:(

Hope everything else for him goes to plan

**Nytol** · 01-03-2008, 12:54 PM

Just heard from James, he weighed in 4lb lighter and much drier today, so that is all good,

Bobbytrickster · 01-03-2008, 12:55 PM

:( gutted for Daz, that must be awful, really feel for him!

Superb Matt, bring it on, can't wait to hear the new's tomorrow morning

hertderg · 01-03-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nytol

Just heard from James, he weighed in 4lb lighter and much drier today, so that is all good,

Great news Matt - Read a couple of comments from dickheads over on MD about James condition yesterday, this will shut them up ;)
I watched the pre judge clips with goose bumps this morning, it was great to hear the shouts from the crowd for James.Fantastic!!

Pics here from yesterday - http://contest.bodybuilding.com/gall...e/will/page/56

Do you know what time James will be on stage today, I think the finals start 3.00pm our time, is that right?

anabolic lion · 01-03-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nytol

Just heard from James, he weighed in 4lb lighter and much drier today, so that is all good,

hope so , that guy he is next to in the pics looks real good

steveg · 01-03-2008, 02:35 PM

well done James an good luck in the finals mate.
Im gutted for Daz, to put all that effort in an that to happen is cruel for him!

fzrbandit · 01-03-2008, 03:48 PM

Hey just spoke to Daz, he is feeling good, as he is guest posing on the main stage either tonight or tommorow, poor signal so couldnt here much. Apparently he has a rasio interview setup and is doing a you tube film to show his legs. People out there are holding him up, so thats good. Expect to see Daz in Europe in April!!! And well done james!!

01-03-2008, 12:58 AM	#916 (permalink)
supercell Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,260	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Hi Guys, Just got back from a tiring day. We got to the competitors meeting just before 8am. Was told the running order and approx times that we would be on but they whistled through the prejudging really quickly and as a result I had no time to pump up and had little glaze on but hey, such is life. I was big but not dry. The fuller approach looked FULL and by all accounts MASSIVE but not polished. However I got the first call out and after when the finalists were announced I made the top 5. There were some tremendous athletes in my class who also made the top 5, in fact 2 World Champions so I feel honoured to be in the same line up tomorrow. Thankfully tomorrow is judged as a separate competition so all competitors start with 0 points. I have achieved my goal of getting to the top 5 at an international event and am delighted. As a result of how I looked I have gone over to a protein only diet today and as a result I am drying out nicely. I am still full as hell as my body has a lot of glycogen in it. After my class I came back into the hall to watch Darren but he was nowhere to be seen. He had gone back to his hotel as he thought he wouldn't be on stage till later and as a result missed his class. Bill was frantically trying to get hold of him as were the other 10 or so British supporters there. Bill finally managed but the show was over. Darren was inconsolable as you can imagine and I still haven't seen him today, nor has anybody else. I am truly gutted for him. After the show Nic and I made our way to the expo and chatted with Flex and Shina and had a good look round. We then left for my photo shoot with Australian Flex photographer. I had a great shoot but I have never been worked so hard in my life. This also helped dry me out further!!! Finally we got back to the expo and then made our way back to the hotel about 30 mins ago. I am knackered and hungry so we are going out for something to eat and then I am going to bed!!! J __________________ James Llewellin - A proud member of Team M.P:lift: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Sports Supplements tailored for You www.jamesllewellin.com

01-03-2008, 01:12 AM	#917 (permalink)
Nytol UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,731	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Excellent stuff mate, well done, I just watched the video, a competitive class indeed you had, some very good physiques. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Truewarrior1 Hulking Out! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: london Posts: 1,784	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread hey i know everyone wants to see some pics so i screenshotted some.good luck and i hope to read more good news when i wake up tomorrow!:lift: __________________ When You Dance With The Devil You Wait For The Song To Stop. Currently HULKING OUT! Last edited by Pscarb; 02-03-2008 at 02:12 PM.

01-03-2008, 09:54 AM	#921 (permalink)
clarkey Back to the diet!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 436	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Watch the link at 1 am this morning. Congratulations James you did great mate some excellent physiques in your class and you more than held your own. Good luck for the final you can do it bud!!

01-03-2008, 11:03 AM	#922 (permalink)
Pscarb UK-Muscle Moderator and NABBA Champion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,162	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread i just spoke to James via Text and he is very tired but excited, James you have achieved something many of us dream about and you have held your own doing so, i m sure those other 4 guys are worrying about you as you are about them mate enjoy the experience as both you and Nic have deserved it.... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Admin at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Nutrition is your greatest anabolic agent everything else is just the icing on the cake

01-03-2008, 12:20 PM	#923 (permalink)
fzrbandit Still learning! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicester Posts: 3	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Hey im from the Daz Ball camp, the update from His family, is he thought his class was later, and therefore missed it. Apparently they changed the schedule but no one told him?!?!?! Is this right?? It doesnt sound right to me. James, can you confirm they changed the times around?? he thinks they re-schedule it, if not then he got it wrong, and yes I think he is very upset.

01-03-2008, 12:54 PM	#925 (permalink)
Nytol UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,731	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Just heard from James, he weighed in 4lb lighter and much drier today, so that is all good, __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-03-2008, 12:55 PM	#926 (permalink)
Bobbytrickster Bring on the bulk! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 101	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread :( gutted for Daz, that must be awful, really feel for him! Superb Matt, bring it on, can't wait to hear the new's tomorrow morning

01-03-2008, 02:35 PM	#929 (permalink)
steveg 100% irish beef Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: n.ireland Posts: 189	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread well done James an good luck in the finals mate. Im gutted for Daz, to put all that effort in an that to happen is cruel for him!

01-03-2008, 03:48 PM	#930 (permalink)
fzrbandit Still learning! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicester Posts: 3	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Hey just spoke to Daz, he is feeling good, as he is guest posing on the main stage either tonight or tommorow, poor signal so couldnt here much. Apparently he has a rasio interview setup and is doing a you tube film to show his legs. People out there are holding him up, so thats good. Expect to see Daz in Europe in April!!! And well done james!!

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