Powerlifting
I started training at Anchored Strengh & Conditioning in November 2014 while I was preparing for the California International Marathon, and my coaches (Steve and Atsushi) and I have since discovered that maybe THIS is my thing. I'm still really new to this as a sport, but I've been working really hard, and the gains have been plenty :)
In the summer of 2016, I moved to the Portland area, and began training at Savage Barbell Club in Tigard with Team Savage under Jeron Kerridge.
I also started training a bit with PDX Barbell Club in Hillsboro (because it was closer to home), while still under Jeron's guidance, and at my first-ever sanctioned meet, I broke both national and state records! The following year, I did qualify for Nationals but ended up deciding not to compete, for personal reasons.
I ended up taking a long, long, LONG break due to the pandemic and gyms closing, and having two more children, and major changes in my job responsibilities-- you know, life things. I am currently training mostly in my garage gym but also sometimes in person at Independent Iron in Beaverton with Bryan Ayala. I just recently competed for the first time in almost SEVEN years, and am eager to see what I can do, in this new era of my life.
Recent competitions:
- 12/13/25 USPA Westside Open in Hillsboro, OR (full meet, Raw, Masters 40-44, 100kg)- full write-up coming
- 11/15/15 Norcal Powerlifting American Championships in Concord, CA (deadlift only, 220-class)
- 3/20/16 Norcal Powerlifting Regionals in Concord, CA (full meet, RAW open 220-class)
- 12/17/16 Deadlifts for Doernbecher in Tigard, OR (165+)
- 12/9/17 Deadlifts for Doernbecher in Tualatin, OR (165+)
- 4/7/18 USPA Oregon Outlaw Open in Sisters, OR (full meet, RAW open SHW)
- 12/8/18 Deadlifts for Doernbecher in Tualatin, OR (165+)
- 1/19/19 PDX Winter Open in Hillsboro, OR (full meet, RAW open SHW)