Getting survey responses like this is an interesting experience. Unlike with the numbers portion, the textual responses are very real and very human. Part of the reason I decided to share them with minimal editing (other than to ensure anonymity or correct typos) is the power and poignancy of some of the words used. There…
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Powerlifter Survey Part 2: training volume, injury, and fear
The three questions below seem simple enough, but a substantial portion of lifters voiced concern about injury and their ability to participate in the sport long term, so I’ve presented the responses here as submitted. Every powerlifter eventually acquires a war story or two about injuries and they are a common concern, regardless of age,…
Part 1: Female Masters Powerlifting Survey Results (the quantitative portion)
A few months ago, I put together an informal online survey of female masters powerlifters. I was curious about how different people within a similar age demographic approached the sport, what drew them to it, and what obstacles and fears they faced each time they stepped up to the bar to train or compete. I…
Gravity and belief
I had a consultation with a new client yesterday. We sat in the sunshine of a coffee shop and chatted, getting to know each other and sharing stories and thoughts in the manner of two people negotiating a new relationship. You can learn a lot about a person’s hope, dreams and fears over a cup…
Heavy stuff, too late at night.
I debated whether or not to write this (because who likes admitting any sort of defeat?) then decided to go ahead and throw it out there because it fits with why I write this blog; it’s my story, my roadmap, in a sense, and I use it to sort out in my head…
Raising the Bar Strength & Conditioning 