I have not said anything much about bodybuilding for some time. Although we, in The Forest Gym, have had a reduction in members willing to compete - credit crunch and all that - we have had an increase in actual members. At the same time, our manager has been getting many visitors asking for his help in contest preparation and we have seen some impressive physiques visiting us throughout the year. None has impressed me more than Doug Kelly and I predict a definite top three finish in the Light Heavyweight Class at the British Finals next month.
I remember Doug Kelly from the first time I saw him at the Leamington Qualifier in 2004. This was the first time that I had seen Troy Brown as well. Both were entered in the U80 kg Class. Only a few weeks before, Troy had signed up with Big H to get help in his contest preparations. At that stage, there was not much that could be done other than to get into best condition for the show. Troy hardened up and came in 3rd. The winner was Michell Gosling and 2nd spot went to Doug Kelly. I said then that Troy should build some more mass and go into the U90 kg Class. In fact, he built a lot more mass - no longer inhibited by his attempts to stay below 80Kg. He became a HW and at 103 Kgs became overall British Champion in 2006.
Now Doug Kelly is going down the same road. At the moment he is a superb looking U90 Kg competitor and we will have to watch how he develops. I would not be surprised if he won his class in Nottigham and challenged for the overall spot. I hope to post a picture or two of him in his present condition - spot on - but we will wait until he has done the job at the finals.
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