American Open 2007
Finally updating my site with new pictures. These were taken in December at the 2007 American Open in Birmingham Alabama. I won the 69 kilo class with a total of 191 kilos.
Lifting Movies
Weightlifting Links
Media Exposure
Sponsor Information
Ironman Magazine
Ironman Magazine did a nice pictorial of female weightlifters in their April 2006 issue. I have added a link to my picture:
You can also see it under media exposure. As weightlifting is not a mainstream sport, it is always great to get good coverage by a magazine!
Return to lifting
After a long hiatus from lifting competition to prepare for bobsledding, I have happily returned. After taking 2 months off to recover from the bobsled season, I started slowly working my way back about 10 weeks ago. I recently competed in my first meet in over a year, going 6 for 6 and tying my snatch PR. I snatched 80, 85 and 90 kilos and clean & jerked 95, 100 and 105. I'm looking forward to more meets in the future, including nationals in August. I will post updates and pictures as I have them.
First lifting movies
I have just added links to movies of the first 90 kilo (198 lb) snatch I made and a 100 kilo (220 lb) clean and jerk from the same day. The movies were taken by my friend Tom (tomnine) in the spring of 2002 at the Virginia State Games. I lifted a total 190 kilos which was a PR for me that day.
More Photos
#1: This photo was taken at William and Mary in the summer of 2000. I was working as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at the college under John Sauer, who also became my first weightlifting coach.
#2: This is a picture of the 90 kilo snatch I made to become the 2003 National Snatch Champion in Chattanooga, TN lifting in the 69 kilo (152 pound) class.
2005 Arnold Classic Photos
These photos were taken at the Arnold Classic held in Columbus, Ohio in March 2005.
Introduction
Hi! Welcome to my weightlifting blog. Although I am training primarily for bobsledding right now, weightlifting is still a big part of my life. I have been competing for 5 years and will compete again after this bobsled season is over. I will be posting pictures from different competitions as well as results. Enjoy!
