On Ego Pursuits, Identity, and Avoidance in Strength Training
Allow me to tell you a story of ego pursuits, identity, and avoidance. It was the bonus day of the Girls Gone Strong Women’s Fitness Summit (WFS) in 2016. Jessie…
Allow me to tell you a story of ego pursuits, identity, and avoidance. It was the bonus day of the Girls Gone Strong Women’s Fitness Summit (WFS) in 2016. Jessie…
I woke up to the weather forecast of a warm, sunny Tuesday in the state of Washington. With excitement, I began to plan the day's adventure to the Cascades. I…
"I didn't feel like I was worth remembering. I was always associated with something that consumed my entire life." –Ingrid Marcum "It's really dangerous to define ourselves by any…
I use my birthday as a time of reflection, and this birthday happens to be particularly special to me. On this day 5 years ago, I was driving alone from Detroit,…
The Strong with Purpose Manifesto To live my life on purpose, pursuing my passions. To be grateful for & content with whatever I have, wherever I am. To continuously improve…
This was my first USAPL powerlifting meet, as I previously competed in 3 APF/AAPF meets. My only goal was white lights (successful lifts). It all began with a 4am wake-up and…
Let's Hulk Out: 12 Tips for Lifter-Friendly Apparel With strength training comes muscle growth. With muscle growth comes no longer being able to fit into clothing that once fit well. This…
On Friday I did Raw - Bench / Deadlift, and on Sunday I did Classic Raw - Full Power (Squat / Bench / Deadlift). I entered in both APF…
It's Wednesday, merely 48 hours before my 2nd APF/AAPF powerlifting meet. So far this week I have had ingrown toe surgery, been to the chiropractor, and received a deep tissue massage.…
I have many memories of feeling weak throughout my life: Memories from elementary school physical education class of being one of the only children unable to do a push-up or…
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