Name |
Debbie Wilson |
Age |
68 |
Weight Class |
184 lbs |
Where do you live? |
Louisiana |
Squat PR: |
100 lbs |
Bench PR: |
85 lbs |
Deadlift PR: |
185 lbs |
Clean & Jerk PR: |
45 lbs |
Snatch PR: |
40 lbs |
Years lifting? |
3 months |
How did you come to powerlifting or Olympic lifting? |
Started CrossFit 15 months ago and fell in love with the lifting. |
Do you have any previous athletic or lifting experience? |
None |
Do you compete? Why or why not? If you compete, what do you like most about the competitions? |
First competition 6/22/19 |
Equipped or Raw? |
Raw |
Do you have a coach or trainer? In person or online? How did you find your trainer/program? Do you have any advice for women looking for a trainer? |
My son-in-law |
Where do you train? Gym, garage? |
Gym. Crossfit Sage |
What is the hardest part about beginning lifting as an older woman? |
Recovery and anything overhead |
How has lifting affected your health? |
Stronger and more energy. |
What would you tell women just beginning this journey? |
Don’t be afraid. |