In October of 2020 I qualified to compete at USAPL Raw Nationals. Since that moment I have been working toward that goal.
6 weeks out from Raw Nats I cracked my wrist. It was a hairline fracture, nothing really, I refused the cast and tried to train around it. I did everything from calcium boosters to hyperbaric therapy to help heal faster.
3 weeks out I had a repeat x-ray. I walked in sure that I had healed enough to live out my dream.
I was wrong. The break was worse and I had no choice but to cast it and withdraw from the competition.
I was heartbroken.
If I’m honest, I was also a bit relieved that something so large was taken off my plate. You see, I have bigger dreams than competing. Although I love it dearly, I also love to help others become stronger. Working on my physical strength is always important but I am qualified for so much more than that.
Taking a break from lifting has given me the opportunity to start courses in personal training and nutrition coaching. I’m so excited about the concept of showing women how strong they can be, an how that strength transfers to life in general.
In the end, it doesn’t matter if you’re the best powerlifter in the world. What matters is what you do with that talent. Do you keep it to yourself or do you use it to help others? I’m choosing to spread the love!
Today, as I travel to watch my mentor and coach, compete and dominate on the national platform, I’m a little sad that I won’t be joining her, I’m also excited to spend some down time with my family and soak in everything I can.
Enjoy every aspect of your life, and remember you’re meant for great things!
Keep lifting ladies!
Raising The Bar 