Hello Everyone!

Okay, long time no post (sorry). I have not been doing any lifting for months, just cardio (swimming, aerobics, elliptical). Well, last week I went to the gym to get my maxs so the coaches could build a new lifting program for me...turns out they thought I was a natural deadlifter and they talked me into joining the team in a NASA competition that took place yesterday. Mind you, I hadn't even worked out yet. Well, our team took first. Eight of our women took first in various areas as well as all of them setting new American records. Jessica Springer may have set a new national record (can't remember). Anywhoo, I somehow managed to set an American record myself in the deadlift competition (220 lbs lifted). I wish I could tell you in what division or category...but I am pretty ignorant about those things. I could have gone at least 40 lbs heavier. If I lose 3 more pounds I will be in a different weight class which would be even more to my advantage. So, in three weeks I will be going to Nationals in Oklahoma City (?) --- hopefully, I will be able to drop the few pounds and actually get a workout in before hand! This IS exciting...wasn't sure that I would like it, but I DO! Kym

Wow Kym, that is awesome!! Donna E. www.teklawgirl.biz

Awesome! How cool is that! Keep us posted how it goes.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You go girl! A fellow NASA lifter! WOOOO HOOO and lookie what you did! That is so awesome! I competed in the SHW division (before surgery)...but I am not anymore! I have just recently started my training again for competing. I have lost a lot of muscle and strength, but am finding it coming back really fast. That is a great feeling. Keep up the great job. Keep us posted on your progress and who knows maybe we could meet up one day! Valerie

Kym, Keep us posted. Tell us what kind of training program they put you on. YOU GO GIRL!!!

Thanks to all of you for your excitement and support I have little time now days for checking this site more than once every evening due to work, school and sports. But I will keep you posted as best I can when I get started on the official training (Tuesday) and the next meet results. I know my biggest goal before Nationals is to build up my upper body strength. Before surgery I could bench a max of 160, now I am hanging around 95 lbs with quivering arms (LOL). If it weren't for my leg and back strength I would not have been able to get through the deadlifts. I am sure I am in for a rude awakening tomorrow...if I am able to move my arms enough to type, I will summarize the workout plan. http://www.dallasdiamondsfootball.com/ & http://www.womensprofootball.com/ For those of you that remember that I play for the Dallas Diamonds, you will be proud to hear we won the 2004 National Championship. The "Superbowl" rings were ordered, so I get to wear one like a champ, though I ended the season on the IR list. Check out the links above if you would like to learn more. TTFN