by Alea Fairchild | Sep 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Again, we had the Flemish and Wallonian regional championships together this year, hosted by CHFS in Brussels. It was run as an informal friendly, and the refs were fairly generous in their scoring. I have some more photos coming, but will load what I have now. I... by Alea Fairchild | Aug 18, 2013 | Lifting Events, Uncategorized
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 was interested, and they sent me the info. So we went for a long... by Alea Fairchild | May 13, 2013 | Lifting Events, Uncategorized
We had a long weekend in Belgium, so I spent the last three days in Austria, competing with 66 women from 16 countries in an all-Women weightlifting competition. Age range was 8 years old to 68 years old. And all could lift well!! I won first place in my age group,... by Alea Fairchild | Apr 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Had to go to Florida (!) for a conference during Easter week, but it does not mean I stop training! Thanks to the folks at Crossfit Kingspoint, I was able to get a few training sessions in with the appropriate equipment. Other photo is the view out of my hotel room... by Alea Fairchild | Feb 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Later this week, I will be lifting at the Arnold, in beautiful Columbus, Ohio, USA. Website: http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com Hard to explain this event, as this is technically a local meet, but with lifters from all over the world coming to have a go. Approx. 220... by Alea Fairchild | Oct 7, 2012 | Lifting Events, Uncategorized
This competition is always fun, and well organised, and usually involves large beer as prizes, although not for the last two years 🙁 But I always find my way to the bar and a cold Pink Killer after lifting in Enghien! Anyway, this was my third competition in four...
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