| Name |
| Shannan Reid |
| Age |
| 48 |
| Weight Class |
| 72k |
| Where do you live? |
| Auburn Maine |
| Squat PR: |
| 330lbs |
| Bench PR: |
| 137.5lbs |
| Deadlift PR: |
| 315lbs |
| Years lifting? |
| 2 1/2 |
| How did you come to powerlifting or Olympic lifting? |
| I began powerlifting about 2 1/2 years ago after a good friend of mine convinced me to sign up for a competition. Neither she or I had much powerlifting experience but she wanted to see what it was like. That first meet was amazing, I came in 1st place in my age division. This gave me such great self esteem and confidence to continue to see how I could grow. |
| Do you have any previous athletic or lifting experience? |
| The only experience I had with lifting was several years of working out at a small community gym where we used not traditional weights like cinder blocks, logs, tires and chains. As I look back, I chuckle as we made a make shift bench using an igloo cooler and cinder blocks. We made what ever we had work. |
| Do you compete? Why or why not? If you compete, what do you like most about the competitions? |
| I currently compete a few times a year |
| 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? |
| I do not have an official trainer but belong to a gym that has a small powerlifting team. The owner of the gym has decades of powerlifting experience and holds many records. We all workout together and critique each other as needed. |
| Where do you train? Gym, garage? |
| I train at a private key club gym. |
| What is the hardest part about beginning lifting as an older woman? |
| The hardest part about learning to lift at my age is my lack of confidence. I’m often told it’s in my head and to “get it out of there”. |
| How has lifting affected your health? |
| Lifting has improved my overall health in terms of energy level, eating habits and weight. Love that part. |
| What would you tell women just beginning this journey? |
| I would tell women who are just beginning this journey to enjoy it, believe in themselves and have fun. Do it for you, no one else. |
