My first bench, totaling 145#.

At the time, I did not know what a bench shirt was for.  I would use my first one in the April 2000 meet.

After learning the deadlift only 5 weeks before the meet, I discovered that I had the groove for it.

Pulling 350# total, I discovered that I was only 30# off of the state record.  I was determined to come back in April

December 11, 1999

USAPL Push-Pull Holiday Classic

Weight Class: 165 Open

Place: 1st Place