| Name |
| Summer |
| Age |
| 45 |
| Weight Class |
| 181.7 |
| Where do you live? |
| Arizona |
| Squat PR: |
| 250lbs at the gym; 248lbs competition AZ record for class |
| Bench PR: |
| 160lbs at gym; AZ record for class 137lbs |
| Deadlift PR: |
| AZ record for class 309.7lbs |
| Years lifting? |
| Almost 1 |
| How did you come to powerlifting or Olympic lifting? |
| Started a class at the gym that had Olympic and power and really liked power, so I found a gym that specializes in it. I currently hold 7 Arizona records for my age/wt class. |
| 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? |
| I do compete and have done 2 competitions. One comp was drug screened. I have 6 records in that division. The other is non-drug screened and I hold deadlift only at 309.7. I like the morale of everyone competing. They really push and cheer each other on. |
| 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? |
| I have a trainer at my lifting gym. She is one of the owners. Die Hard Gym Heather Sparkes. |
| Where do you train? Gym, garage? |
| Die hard gym in Peoria Arizona |
| What is the hardest part about beginning lifting as an older woman? |
| I hate going tinkle as I deadlift. |
| How has lifting affected your health? |
| I have gotten a lot stronger and healthier. |
| What would you tell women just beginning this journey? |
| Don’t give up! |
