February 10, 2018. One of the most anticipated dates I am looking forward to. Officially my first powerlifting competition! I'm excited and afraid at the same time. I'm making some good progress but I know that it's not enough. For those who are at the same place I'm at, everyone tells you it's not about the other people, it's only about you. That is VERY true! Don't get discouraged because someone else lifts more than you, because in the end, it's beating yourself and no one else. Everyone is also very supportive at the meet and I only know because I went through it with my friend who also did his first meet this august.
You get to meet the most friendly and supportive people and make long friendships. Watching the meet, when you see the competitors struggling, everyone starts cheering them on, even the ones they are going against. I find that amazing and am glad to be a part of this sport. Less than 4 months left and as long as that may seem, it feels like a very short amount of time for me to get to where I want to be. I am wanting to share my journey and hopefully make some new friends whom have the same passion or even interested. Here's to everyone's health and happiness!
