| Where do you live? |
| Amarillo |
| How did you come to powerlifting or Olympic lifting? |
| I went to my son’s first powerlifting meet and fell in love with the sport, the people and the Camaraderie. Nine months later I competed in my first meet. 4 months later I did my second meet and my third meet is 1 month from today. I currently hold SBD state records for Texas in my age/weight class. |
| Do you have any previous athletic or lifting experience? |
| Active most of my life walking or machines in gym. |
| Do you compete? Why or why not? If you compete, what do you like most about the competitions? |
| YES, THE PEOPLE! |
| Equipped or Raw? |
| Untested |
| 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 is my trainer. |
| Where do you train? Gym, garage? |
| Gym |
| What is the hardest part about beginning lifting as an older woman? |
| Thinking I will never get to that weight. And yet I did. |
| How has lifting affected your health? |
| I feel strong and more confident than in my entire life. My sleep is much improved and just my ability getting around day to day. |
| What would you tell women just beginning this journey? |
| Trust the process |
Me and my son, who is also my coach.
