07/27/2025
I got the day I hoped for. And worked for, honestly. I did every single fu***ng rep of this prep (mostly as a mental exercise; got lucky with 12+ weeks of no illness or injury making that mental exercise possible) and went all in. Whole ass. All my eggs in this basket.
I’ve never done that before with anything; I usually pride myself on maintaining my generalist status.
.but, turns out magic can happen when you give it everything.
9/9 day, 27 white lights and 477.5kg/1,050lb total. Magic, indeed.
What I failed to appreciate when I first started lifting was how much of a team and community sport powerlifting is. I feel so grateful to be surrounded by the people I am who inspire and challenge me, support and hold me accountable, and selflessly help with no questions asked. There’s no sweeter reminder of how all flourishing is mutual.
Extra shout out to anyone who does this sport while having a real job or with a family/kids. I was only able to put in the work that I was able to because of my extreme schedule flexibility, access to equipment in my own space and a partner who is happy to have both of our lives revolve around my lifting and recovery schedule.
What a dream.
Hey wanna go to nationals?
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