Another WPC World Championship under my belt. This year’s World’s were held in Baton Rouge Louisiana where the gators are big and the craw fish are plenty. I set my goals high for the World’s not knowing what to expect exactly one year post shoulder surgery.
My Journey to the Worlds, how did I get here, click to read.
Monday Nov 7th I competed in full Power Raw Classic division, masters 50-54, 82.5 kg weight category. This will be the last meet for this category as come Jan I turn 55 years young.
My main goal going into this meet was to obtain my 1,000 lb raw total. I did not cut weight this time I wanted to go in as strong as I could especially recovering from an injury such as a completely torn Rotator cuff. My best total ever was 995 Lbs in June 2015. After surgery my Dr was sceptical that I would be able to return to the platform with the same abilities and strength as I had prior to my rotator cuff tear. I had a great recovery and a great training cycle leading up to World's.
Squat 2nd attempt 365 Lbs 10 Lb Meet P.R. 3 White lights World Record
Squat 3rd Attempt 380 Lbs 25 Lb Meet P.R. 3 White lights World Record
Bench 2nd Attempt 187.5 Lbs 3 White lights World Record
Bench 3rd Attempt, 200 Lbs, No lift, I got handcuffed, I touched too low and could not move the bar. No problem, I'm still in the game for my total but I need a monster pull and a big P.R. pull post surgery.
Deadlift Opener 403 Lbs 3 White lights and World Record
Deadlift Second attempt 435 Lbs 3 White lights World Record
Deadlift 3rd attempt, 445 Lbs on the bar which would have been an all time P.R. but I was gassed. I got it just below the knees and I was done. I wonder if mentally it was because I already reached my goal or seriously because it was friggin heavy. Either way, this meet could not have gone any better for me.
3rd Attempt Deadlift 440 Lbs
Up it came again, awesome I thought for sure I had it this time. Again, 1 White Light, 2 Red Lights. I was really disappointed. Time to clean up my deadlift act, apparently they called me for hitching or ramping, not really sure.
Regardless, I still had the biggest pull, I am 54 years young and I took the Gold medal home for the Deadlift Only Open Category.
A big thank you to my coach, hubby and biggest supporter and handler. The knee wraps were so tight my legs are still bruised. Ken, thank you for all you do for me and believing in me even when I don't believe in myself.
Thank you to so many people and I can't mention why for every person but to Dr. Ken Kinakin, Sue Cornwell, Shantel Johnson, Jaynie White, Grove Turtle, Bethany Zotti, Victoria Denny-Lailey, Kelly Russell-Amey, Carri Chillingworth, The Outlaw Crew for help training, Matt, Dan, Clint, Barry, Pietro, Paul and all my online supporters, co-workers, friends, family and Team Elitefts.
Being on the platform knowing you have all the love and support whether near or far means the world to me. Thank you to everyone who reached out, I could not have done it without you all.
So, what's next?
Well, how lucky am I, upon arrival home I was able to secure a spot in the Laura Phelps Women's Pro-Am meet in Cincinnati at the end of April. To lift among over 100 female lifters, some the best in the world will be an honour and privilege.
I would also love to lift at the Arnold's again at the beginning of March. Right now my CNS is cooked and I need a bit of a break.
So cheer's to a great year coming back from shoulder surgery, a P.R. meet and another World Championship in the books.
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