1995 NPC Nationals general champion Don Lengthy was thought-about a future star within the making when he turned skilled, however his profession was reduce quick as a consequence of kidney points that compelled him to go on dialysis. He certified for the Mr. Olympia in 1996, however he didn’t compete in that contest. Sadly, he by no means obtained the prospect once more. On a latest episode of The Menace Podcast, he advised Dennis James, Chris Cormier, and Milos Sarcev that he felt he may’ve sometime held the Sandow Trophy.
Lengthy advised the group, “My imaginative and prescient was actually, I imply I actually felt like, I may have, you recognize, received the Olympia or positively been within the high two or three constantly.”
Lengthy by no means obtained to satisfy that purpose, however he’s nonetheless remembered for his posing, presentation, and unimaginable physique that stood out in an period of mass monsters reminiscent of then Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates, Nasser El Sonbaty, and others. Lengthy has stayed concerned within the trade in a wide range of roles, together with as a coach, coach and mentor to different rivals. He additionally has transitioned into the meal prep enterprise, which has been very profitable for him.
“We’re doing it in an enormous approach,” stated Lengthy. “We ship nationwide, and now we have 40 to 45 completely different drop off areas with gyms and low outlets and issues like that.” Lengthy feels that his service stands out due to the eye to element that he and his group pay to what their clients want.
“We be sure every part is measured to the ‘t’,” he defined. “We have now integrity and being athletes, we all know that the athlete wants 4 ounces or six ounces, and we be sure the meals tastes good.”
Other than his new enterprise and searching again on Lengthy’s profession, the 4 gents additionally discuss present issues in bodybuilding and extra. Subscribe to the Muscle & Health YouTube channel to catch this episode in its entirety, and watch new episodes of TMP each Sunday at 3 PM Japanese time.
