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    Sara’s First Powerlifting Competition (pics and vids)

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    • Posts: 28,072 Member
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      Oh, damn, why didn't I catch this... (frantically rereads in search of potential embarrassing typos)

      As for the other part...

      We are all our own toughest critics. Our expectations of ourselves - especially considering you said you were a competitive person, and don't I know all about that - are always highest. It's always good to set the bar high, to push ourselves to the top of our potential, so that we always strive for more, but I think I speak for everyone when I say that we would all be proud of you regardless. How many of us can say we conquered the nerves or excuses to even attempt something such as this? Let alone, BREAK THE RECORD, however "unimpressive" you might tout it to be. We all crap out sometimes, especially under pressure (or during a cut - oh, so valid excuse). But not all of us can say that we tried something as challenging and intimidating as this. You haven't let anything stand in your way, your weight, your age, your fear. That is what makes us proud of you, not the weight on the bar. You couldn't let us down. Well, unless you held out on the huge, sloppy kisses...

      lol - the typo was mine...I left the 's' off the word members initially.

      And thank you so much for your kind words. I cannot articulate properly how much your, and others, posts mean to me.
    • Posts: 2,290 Member
      Congratulations! You're an inspiration.
    • Posts: 2,005 Member
      Excellent work! Thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 15,532 Member
      This was amazing to read. I was holding my breath during each of the vids. You are FANTASTIC!

      :flowerforyou: :heart:
    • Posts: 3,150 Member
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      oops.
    • Posts: 9,834 Member
      You did so well Sara. I'm glad that I persisted with my bullying :tongue: I think you may have caught the PL bug :laugh:
    • Posts: 6,109 Member
      WTG Sara! I loved that you kept us updated during the meet and I love that you put your story here for us to read in detail! Thank you for keeping us inspired :heart:
    • Posts: 196 Member
      Love everything about this. So awesome to get to see the vids! Fantastic job, and so grateful to get to stand on the virtual sidelines and cheer you on. Been super fun watching your meet prep and your success. :)
    • Posts: 100 Member
      You're always inspiring, but this was on a whole new level. Congrats for kicking all kinds of @ss out there. Can't wait to hear about your next one!
    • Posts: 3,500 Member
      Bump because this may be the best success story ever.

      National and State records in a first meet, female over 45 talk about inspirational! You are like a Warrior Princess..

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    • Posts: 406 Member
      Absolutely fantastic achievement! Well done
    • Posts: 8,218 Member
      :heart: :heart: :heart:

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      Awesome stuff well done!
    • Posts: 820 Member
      God you are so bloody inspirational woman!!!!

      Over 40's lifting girls salute you everywhere xx
    • Posts: 116 Member
      THATS AWSOMEEEEEE !!!!!!
    • Posts: 928 Member
      A little late to the party, but CONGRATS!!! That is REALLY impressive... I'm crazy nervous for doing my first competition this coming summer (push/pull). Can't do full power because my squats are weaksauce (mainly because I hate them, lol).
    • Posts: 10,477 Member
      I love you so hard!!!!!
    • Posts: 2,114 Member
      Awesome!!!
    • Posts: 8,934 Member
      Fantastic accomplishment my awesome friend!! :drinker:
    • Posts: 1,276 Member
      Awesome!
    • Posts: 3,498 Member
      Wow. You smashed it.

      Well done!
    • Posts: 5,481 Member
      WTG!!! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 3,499 Member
      I'm proud of you Sara. It was so fun following your status' throughout that day.

      Hearing the undertone of your nerves and knowing you were having a good time.

      This is fantastic.

      Job well done!

      ((hugs))
    • Posts: 574 Member
      Only thing you need to do now is dump some of the modesty.
      Your first meet and you set records left and right! Fn amazing!

      I'm betting the lifting world in your area is buzzing about you as the new woman to beat in future competitions.

      Fantastic!
    • Posts: 6,128 Member
      Congrats, Sara!! These are fantastic accomplishments!
    • Posts: 690 Member
      Bump because this may be the best success story ever.

      National and State records in a first meet, female over 45 talk about inspirational! You are like a Warrior Princess..

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      I agree!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

      I also want to see Sara in that little warrior princess outfit :bigsmile:
    • Posts: 80 Member
      Congratulations!!! That is AWESOME! Thanks so much for sharing because I'm 48 and often wonder "Is it too late for me to attempt this weight lifting thing?" I'm so inspired by your awesome story!! Keep going!! Oh I love your legs LOL!! I want walnut crushers too!!
    • Posts: 9,377 Member
      You make it look so easy!!! Even the "bad" ones. I'm so glad I was able to keep up with your posts during the competition. It was a really exciting day! You are freaking amazing. I can't even think of a better word. I was gonna post my gif, but that would be redundant, so IN for sloppy kisses! :heart:

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    • Posts: 7,739 Member
      F*** Yeah!
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