Kevin, Sam's coach was just telling her 2 nights ago at practice that he would love her to be the "model" to new lifters for her great form on the bench and deadlift.  Did you used to lift?  You must have some experience in your past.

Paul, Thanks for always being there to check in on Sam.  She enjoys the sport and has become quite good at it. We are very proud of her.

Hi Lou, Thanks, I appreciate. I'm sure she will do well.

Myrl, I'm with you.  After one of the recent meets I was trying to help clean up the gym. I went to move one of the weight bars and I couldn't even budge it.  Sam had to step in and pick it up for me. I don't know how she does it.

Gary, I try to steer clear of Sam every chance I get. LOL  But, I'll tell you what, some of the boys are afraid of her, and the boys in her weight lifting class at school go to her for advice in lifting.

Carole, My other daughter Stephanie has just joined the gym where Sam lifts. The coach is trying to get her to compete, but I think she's happy just working out and staying in shape.

Mary,  Sam is very competitive.  She's a worker, that's for sure. She loves lifting.  I know what you mean about the heavy briefcase... I feel your pain. So true.  We must be getting old.

Ann, I know what you mean.  Sometimes it's all too much.  I'm with you and Mary!

Hi Toto, She's pretty strong. When she hugs me, she about squashes me.  I have to remind her to not squeeze so tight.

Hi Ann, Old, did you just call me old? HAHAHAHAHA  Mary's briefcase comment made me laugh.  When I try to pick up the weights that Sam lifts I can't even budge them.  She is soooooo strong.  Let's just say we're getting older than we were, okay?

Ann, I hear you. No competition for me either, although Sam's coach has lifters from 11 to 75 years old. He says you're never too old to lift.  Weight train is great for the body. You go girl!

Monika, Strength is hereditary...really?  I didn't know that.  Hmmmm, now you've got me really thinking of where she got all that strength from.  I'll get back to you when I get it figured out.

Kevin, An athlete in another life, eons ago?  Have you ever lifted before?  When?  Competitively?  Now you've got me real curious. You seem to know alot about lifting yourself. You've got to tell me....

Hi Kevin, See, I knew it. I bet you've trained on proper technique.  You should come up to our area for a meet sometime.  There is a National Meet in Melbourne on December 5 and 6. We are expecting 75-85 lifters from across the country at this one.  We'd love to see you there.

Hi Ann, Now that sounds like a really great idea. I'll have to try it.  So how old are you then, 29 and holding?