Well, I never thought I would be excited to turn 55 but hey, check this out.
Did you know at 55 years old you can get a senior's discount?
Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall Pharma Plus, Imperial Buffett, The Best Western and so much more.
Freedom 55 they say. Senior’s discount they say. 55 Is the new 35 they say. They also say women over 55 are more liking to face unique health issues such as Heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer and diabetes. Oh goodie for me, lots to look forward to and lots more reasons to take better care of myself. 55 can be whatever I want it to be, the choice is mine.
Age doesn’t matter to me, getting older just means getting wiser. I get to learn more, have more life experiences, more opportunities in life and many more memories.
My greatest joy in life at 55 is being a Grandmother. I thought my heart was full being a Mother but being a Grandmother is different. To watch your children have children and see all the positive values you instilled in your kids be passed onto your Grandkids is an amazing feeling. Watching my grandbabies grow keeps me young and vibrant and fills my heart with so much love. It takes me back to my younger days, reliving all the precious moments I had with my kids; first teeth, first steps, first words, first birthday, bath time and the list goes on.
I am a very busy person, not just being a; Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Legal Secretary, Coach and Mentor. I am also very competitive and physically active. Here is a brief rundown of my athletic past few years.
Current occupation: Legal Secretary for the Ministry of the Attorney General, Legal Services Branch of the Ministry of Finance.
Co-Owner and Operator of The North American Outlaw Kettlebell Club and Outlaw Powerlifting.
Certified NAOKC Kettlebell Coach & Trainer.
Sponsored Athlete from Elitefts.
2010 - 2016
Competed in Kettlebell Sport in both Snatch and Long Cycle winning several competitions throughout North America
· Highlights - The Arnold Sports Festival 2014 Gold set an all-time record number of long cycle in 10 mins of 165 reps.
· Niagara Falls Canadian Championships 2014, 1st place, best overall female lifter.
· Agatsu National Championships April 2015 1st place and obtaining my “Candidate for Master of Sport” status.
· Agatsu Championships April 2016 1st place and setting a record performing all reps on one arm due to a shoulder injury.
2014-2016
Competed in Powerlifting in both Raw modern and Raw classic divisions, 148, 165 & 181 weight classes. Masters age 50-54 as well as Open categories at the Arnolds XPC Finals and deadlift only events.
· 1st Place, 4 National records: CPF April 2014 Cornwall, Ont
· 1st Place, 3 World records & 4 National records: CPF Canadian Nationals, June 2014 Amherst NS
· 1st Place Gold, 3 World Record & 4 National Records: WPC World Championships, Nov 2014 West Palm Beach FLA
· 1st Place & Best Lifter: Benches for benefits bench only meet Jan 2015 Toronto Ont
· 8th Overall Open category 4 XPC Records: Arnolds XPC Finals March 2015
· 1st Place, Best Lifter, 4 World & 4 National Records: RPC Canadian Nationals Toronto Not June 2015
· 1st Place, Best Lifter deadlift only 4 World & 4 National Records: RPS Canadian Conflict Nationals June 2016
· 1st Place, Best Lifter, 4 World & 4 National Records: WPC World Championships Baton Rouge November 2016
· 1st Place, Open Category, Deadlift Only: WPC World Championships Baton Rouge November 2016
· Best competition lifts: (380/200/440)
· Best competition total: 1003 lbs. WPC Worlds Nov 2016
I currently hold 30 National Records and 18 World Records in various divisions and weight classes.
I am presently preparing for the 2017 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus Ohio in March. I will be competing in the 21 Deadlift Salute, Main Stage Expo.
I am currently sponsored by Elitefts in Columbus Ohio as an Athlete and have written over 340 blogs and articles.
https://www.elitefts.com/author/sheri-whetham/
Together with my Hubby and Best Friend we as a “Power Couple”we own and operate both the North American Outlaw Kettlebell Club and the Outlaw Powerlifting Club. We have complete training facilities for both disciplines and host several lifters and competitive team members on a regular basis. We both constantly promote Fitness, Strength Training, Wellness and have had the opportunity and privilege to do several Kettlebell and Powerlifting workshops at several locations throughout Ontario and the USA including:
· Toronto Crossfit
· Body Boomers, Oshawa Ont.
· Brenda’s Fitness, Ottawa Ont.
· Elitefts, London Ohio
· Elite Training Systems, Whitby Ont.
· Can Fit Pro, Toronto Ont. (Kettlebells & Joint Mobility)
· Regional Municipality of Durham
· Commit To Be Fit, Oshawa Ont.
· “The Powerlifting Experience” Elitefts Ohio
· The Clint Darden Seminar: Elitefts Ohio
· Oshawa Fire Dept. Oshawa Ont.
Some of my favourite videos:
How Ken and Sheri changed the Competitive Kettlebell Sport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYwSuaGUMC8
Mastering the Kettlebell Clean Ken & Sheri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrJhY3emoMI
Kettlebell Workshop Elitefts Ken & Sheri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrPMg6JodTA
Ken & Sheri technical demonstration of Kettlebells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OopoT_XqMFs
Sheri teaching Kettlebell fitness classes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_nUz6Kb8lA
Ken & Sheri teaching Kettlebell exercises Elitefts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SmdG_-dYbA
Ken & Sheri Metabolic conditioning video Elitefts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRi22J2dx1k
Ken & Sheri Double Snatch video Elitefts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlj2Ee-UEMc
Overcoming adversity has been one of my strengths. Life brings us all setbacks. Injuries come in all shapes, sizes and forms. They come from stepping off the curb, walking, falling, sports, illnesses and the list goes on. I have had my share of injuries in my life. I have exceeded the Dr.’s expectations in all instances and have overcome even the worst of surgeries. From back, to shoulder to knee surgeries, I have prevailed.
So 55 years young to me is progress. Looking back I cannot change anything, all I can do is look forward and see what my future holds and make the best of it. I can tell you I will live to be a “Great Grandma”, wow what a goal that will be!
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