We don’t get a re-do.
But sometimes we get a second chance.
Elements of Competition
Finding a new nemesis for the world championship drove me to consider what's important to me about competing.
Setbacks
Getting crushed with type A flu was a reminder that when we feel lousy physically, it often takes a toll on our thoughts and emotions.
Adventures in Bulking
Sam spent three months deliberately gaining weight, with interesting results.
Returning to Training
I'm headed into new territory as I prepare to compete at the IPF World Championship in South Africa: a world champion to unseat, a new teammate, and sharing my goals with 55,000 coworkers. It's a new opportunity for growth and learning.
A New Beginning
I'm headed into new territory as I prepare to compete at the IPF World Championship in South Africa: a world champion to unseat, a new teammate, and sharing my goals with 55,000 coworkers. It's a new opportunity for growth and learning.
So, What Do You Take?
It took me a minute to realize he didn’t mean creatine and B vitamins..
Hey, Big Man!
To become a better powerlifter, Sam probably has to gain weight. It’s not the easiest process, for a number of reasons.
The Answer to a Mediocre Meet
Although he knew it was a strong possibility, the reality of a mediocre Nationals left Sam searching for the best way to think about it.
Focus
Competing at Nationals made me think about focus — focus while training, focus to avoid distractions during warm-ups, focus between lifts on the next attempt, focus during the few seconds in which we execute a lift — and how it can always be improved.
“What is it like to be a new competitor in a sport but approaching this novice experience after already having an athletic career? What is competition like with 20 extra years of life experience? The challenges are the same. The new perspective could be invaluable.”