NPC ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: Karli Funk

Today’s NPC Athlete Spotlight is of Karli Funk

Bio: My name is Karli Funk, and I recently competed in my first figure competition– the NPC Natural Pennsylvania Championships. Much to my delight and surprise, I took first place in Figure Class B, as well as first place in the Novice Figure Division at the young age of eighteen! I am from Maryland, and currently attend UMBC as a pre-physical therapy student.

unnamedAt the age of sixteen, I found my love of fitness and weightlifting– which sparked my immediate interest in the world of competing. As I began to watch shows and learn more about the industry, I admired the elegance and grace of figure competitors; they seemed to epitomize poise and beauty, not to mention they had incredible physiques. I set my sights on prepping for my first show, and by the end of high school, I had begun my prep for the Natural Pennsylvania Championships. I found myself engrossed in the world of bodybuilding– from working backstage at shows to attending as many local shows as possible, it was a way of life– one filled with discipline and dedication– that I fell in love with.  Each day I would visualize my goals and myself on stage; regardless of the sacrifices one must make when prepping for a show, there is nothing quite as electric as stepping on stage! The feeling of the spotlight is nothing short of amazing.

1unnamedThough I had always trained to win and imagined myself rocking the stage, it was surreal to have earned first place. Not only did I earn a trophy, but I sculpted my physique and my mind into something much stronger than I had even envisioned. I am extremely excited to bring an even stronger package to a larger stage, and continue to watch my physique transform into the one I have ingrained in my mind. I am so grateful to those who have supported me on this incredible journey!

2unnamedAfter having won both divisions in my first show, I look forward to stepping on stage in the summer of 2014, and plan to compete in my first national show in July. With perseverance and dedication, dreams and goals can always become your reality.

 

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