Here's the results gang!!

Ok, well, I will tell you... my heart was pounding today. I was a total bundle of nerves this morning, but you know I just kept thinking of all my buds, and went to business! I GOT 2ND PLACE GANG!!!!!!!!!! My max bench was 125 pounds, I ALMOST got 135. I know I can get 130, but we thought what the he11 I will go balls to the wall on my last attempt. I was really proud of myself. Earl said it really takes a lot of guts to get up there in front of a lot of people...all by yourself. And let me tell you it sure does. Whew. I am spent. It was a great day. Now...I am ready for the next one...BRING IT ON! The nice thing about competing is it lets you set goals for the next one. Wait til this meet next year. I will blow them away. I am already searching for another meet to train for. BUT... I want to thank you all sooooo much. You guys kept me going today I had you all in my head cheering me on. To me, you might as well been in the audience. I can't tell you how much your support has meant. You guys are the greatest. And, a special thank you to my best friend, love of my life...Big Earl. He does so much for me, and let me tell you , putting those bench shirts on someone is not easy at all. He kept me pumped up, kept me motivated and made me feel good about what I did today. No words babe... just know I love you more than my life! So, we got a few pictures...it was almost impossible for Earl to put my shirt on, warm me up and lift off for me and try to snap some shots. But we got some dude there to get pictures of one of my attempts and some pictures with my trophy and another competitor. Check 'em out... (www)picturetrail.com/powerlifter21 Thanks again guys...whew... This is what it's all about!! MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL! Val

That is so awesome!!! We in the Werthmann house are very proud of you!!!! You are doing it big time Val. Kristie was saying if we lived closer we would be on our way over to celebrate! Mike

Thanks guys! Heck yeah we'd be partying big time!! I may talk Earl into taking me out for a couple of drinks yet tonight!

nice pictures! Congrats on placing! I must say it is pretty gutsy just to get in front of all those people let alone in that tight little get up you had on! You looked great....what an inspiration you are to me! You better find another one to get to soon!!!! Great Job! Tammy

nice singlets....lol We are prould of you!!

Oh yeah, they are a real flattering thing to wear! NOT! I hate those things, but ya gotta do it! I am glad I am not a guy, they are pretty tight. Thanks John! I appreciate it. Glad to see you are back!