Category: Lifting Events

On 23 April, I had major surgery with a total hysterectomy.  And on 3 October, after five months of rehab and recovery, I did what I love and lifted again in international competition.  Got all six lifts with all white lights, a silver medal, and achieved my world qualifying total for next year.  Very happy…

First national interclub round (round one of three) for 2015 yesterday in Waregem, where they had new Eleiko bars and new big plastic training discs, so happy that the equipment was good for little old ladies like me. 😉 Got five for six, just a small mistake on my first snatch, which I redid and…

It took me a while to post this, as coming back directly to a very full week at work. But the Danish Federation did a great job for us, and all we needed was there for use. I did well in Austria in July, and then I trained in August, but not as much as…

This was a well-organised and enjoyable Saturday at a lake resort, with international Master lifters and a group of under 17 (U17) getting together for a friendly competition.  Many thanks to the organiser, Gerhard Peya, who puts on a good event with proper equipment, good refereeing and a good atmosphere for all.  I won my…

When they announced at the end of last year that the Belgian Masters would be moved from Sept to this date in June, I was not happy for a few reasons.  The main reason was that this is my birthday, and to be quite specific, this was my 50th birthday.  For me, birthday number 50…

I learned a few valuable lessons this trip. 1.  You CAN find a good coach in the parking lot.  😉 2. You can become close friends with people you only see once a year. 3.  When driving off at a rest stop exit on the highway, remember to mind the road trash. OK – I…

I competed on Sunday 18 May, lifting at noon with six other women in their early 50s.  Yup, I turn 50 in about one month’s time. I won the silver medal in my age/weight category.  🙂 I have waited until I got back from travels to publish this, as it was okay but a bit…