A brief personal history:
I grew up a shy computer nerd with no athletic abilities. I discovered lifting relatively late in life when getting in shape after my son was born. Starting in an apartment Fitness Center, I was exposed to cables and machines. I used my geek abilities to research lifting way before most people had computers and way before social media. I joined a real gym and was on my way.

What led you to your sport:
After getting my taste at lifting using “free weights” and further research on the Internet, I discovered that I had the body type that gained muscle (and fat) easily. I was addicted to the heavyweights. The “Gym Rats” were supportive and informative and accepted me. I found my athletic “niche” . It was empowering and helped me overcome my shyness.

Achievements:
My best lifts (all RAW, 148 weight class, 60-64 age class): - Squat: 220 pounds - Bench: 132 pounds - Deadlift: 292 pounds.

State, National,https://www.strengthandpowerhalloffame.com/atlas/home and World records:
- Broke World Records for 148 weight class, age 60-64, RAW with Wraps, Drug Tested: o 100 percent RAW Federation o IPA (also won Best Lifter) Federation o RPS Federation - Broke National Records for 148 weight class, age 60-64, RAW with Wraps, Drug Tested: o AAPF at Women’s Pro/Am meet in Cincinnati - Coached two women who competed in WNPF. One broke World Records, and the other won Best Lifter.

Accomplishments:
I participated in several Podcasts and Fitness Promotions to help empower women and show what is possible at 60+ years old.