Goodbye, 23: Birthday Reflections
I use my birthday as a time of reflection, and this birthday happens to be particularly special to me. On this day 5 years ago, I was driving alone from Detroit,…
So happy!
Post-Meet Thoughts: First USAPL Powerlifting Meet
This was my first USAPL powerlifting meet, as I previously competed in 3 APF/AAPF meets. My only goal was white lights (successful lifts). It all began with a 4am wake-up and…
Deadlifting at Michigan APF State Meet
Post-Meet Thoughts: Michigan APF State Meet
On Friday I did Raw - Bench / Deadlift, and on Sunday I did Classic Raw - Full Power (Squat / Bench / Deadlift). I entered in both APF…
Pre-Meet Thoughts: Michigan APF State Meet
It's Wednesday, merely 48 hours before my 2nd APF/AAPF powerlifting meet. So far this week I have had ingrown toe surgery, been to the chiropractor, and received a deep tissue massage.…
The Pursuit of Strength: My Story
I have many memories of feeling weak throughout my life: Memories from elementary school physical education class of being one of the only children unable to do a push-up or…