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After five months, a happy outcome – European Master Games 2015, Nice, France
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 … Continue reading
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European Masters 2015 – Bangor, Wales
If you read the previous post at the end of March, you may see a comment that I did not feel so good. Here is a brief summary of the story from there: With some intestinal challenges and what I … Continue reading
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National interclub series 2015, round one: Waregem. For me, start of lifting year 10.
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 … Continue reading
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World Masters Championships 2014 – Copenhagen, Denmark
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 … Continue reading
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Europa Cup – Stubenberg am See, Austria – 19 July 2014
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 … Continue reading
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Belgian Masters and 5th International Masters and Ladies Open, Waregem – Belgium
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, … Continue reading
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11th International Women´s – Kids, Girls, Senior & Masters Weightlifting Grand Prix, Speyer Germany – May 2014
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 … Continue reading
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European Masters 2014 – Kazincbarcika, Hungary
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 … Continue reading
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Women’s Open – Ireland – CrossFit West Dublin – Sat. 17th August 2013
When I went to Austria in May for the “ASVÖ – NÖ” Women Weightlifting Grand Prix, I met a lovely bunch of lady lifters from Ireland, and they mentioned that they were having an Open in August. I said I … Continue reading
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World Masters Games 2013 – Turin, Italy
I really debated if I wanted to go to this competition. I had enjoyed the WMG in Australia in 2009, but having been to the EMG in Italy in 2011, I know how hot it can be and how vicious … Continue reading
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