Wow, what a great show with top Quality Athletes and hardworking promoters, Michael & Kendra Elias!
Every year and every competition I never cease to be amazed at the incredible people I meet and the amazing life stories that I am privileged to say they share with me. Stories of faith, of perseverance, of over coming giant obstacles, of fighting against the tide when all the odds say they will fail and in some cases of battling back from hitting rock bottom to reach amazing physical health and achieve victory. The 2008 NPC Battle of the Bodies and Kendra Elias Fitness & Figure Championship was a huge success on many levels; the quality of the competitors was exceptional, the audience participation was genuine, the staff was dedicated and caring, and the ultimate outcome was that health and fitness is alive and well in Oklahoma despite the nonsense you read in the papers lately.
To the athletes ~ your desire to selectively choose to be the best on an individual basis while supporting each other backstage was truly inspiring. Know that your “one moment in time” to shine on that stage inspired many and set a record of excellence that will live on in our minds. You have touched our hearts and our minds (and forced us to go to the gym tomorrow!) to believe it is important to achieve our personal best and you will not just be recalled—you will be remembered because you dared to walk on that stage and do what others only dream of—thank you.
To all the judges and volunteers-you are an amazing group of friends that I am humbled to know—mere words could not express my gratitude for the time and effort you so selflessly dedicate to the service of others on your “weekend” time with family. To our promoters Michael and Kendra Elias congratulations on a job well done!We will have pictures and results posted shortly, so keep checking back!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2008 NPC Oklahoma & Central Classic Championships (A National Qualifier-open to all competitors-Out of State Welcome!) on June 14th in Tulsa. Please visit our website, www.okbodybuilding.org often for updates, competition pics, and further information about the NPC Total Package (Sept. 20) and the Red River (Oct 25th).
Eileen Luis
NPC Oklahoma Chairperson
www.npcoklahoma.org