Am I delusional? Yes
Operation bench 100kg and run a half marathon begins! I’m taking a year out from competing as my body needs respite, but I am a firm believer in doing hard things is what makes us feel most alive 🤷♀️
I’ll be under the watchful eyes of @quadsksmith and @mhpwrthr to get the most out of both my running and my lifting, and actually make me follow through on this goal 😬
I haven’t run for over 10 years and have been chasing a 100kg for a long time. My aim is to run a race in September, and I’ll be documenting my progress up to that point because this transition is scary and I’ll take as much advice as I can!
Home Nations 2025 🏴
167.5/92.5/177.5
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How boring would life be if we got everything we wanted all the time? I say that every time I compete I learn something, this time it’s the value of humility. Despite my best efforts and what my neurotic brain would prefer, I cannot control everything. I am not the only force in play.
My body did not meet where my mind was at yesterday, but it gave 100% of what it had on the day. I am proud of that.
Thank you to @4zaperformance , @pwrthrgym , @epapowerlifting and @homenations2025 . I will always cherish experiences like this. 💗
All Englands 2025 🏴
2nd place 🥈
9/9, 27 white lights
445 (+15) @74.1
170 squat (EM record)
92.5 bench
182.5 deadlift
As always the brain dump is on stories, but this meet felt like a real turnaround for me. I am so proud of myself 😎 I am hugely thankful to the following people and places:
@papepowerlifting for getting me my first 9/9 in 4 years
@4zaperformance for making me the best version of Lily on and off the platform
@pwrthrgym for being a home
@allenglandchampionships for a great meet!
Keep going 🧡🖤
95kg!!! 5kg to go!
I’ve hit this once before, a year ago. I feel stronger than ever. @katie_rimell my good luck charm 🥰
Followed by deadlifts (145kgx2), 25kg deficit push ups, hammer curls, and run:
Intervals, 3min run/2min walk, 20 min total
I definitely feel behind on running compared to where bench is, but equally feel myself getting a lot fitter. Trusting in @mhpwrthr plan to get me ready for a sub-2 half in September 🤪
AM - bench .5kg over my comp max
PM - catch a plane to Madrid and run through the city 🇪🇸
Feeling strong even with the running and other cardio increasing. 7kg and about 15km to go…
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SBD Saturdays looking a little different now! I went and bought my first pair of running shoes after this session 💀
Overall, taking my mind out of competitive powerlifting and into a new goal has freed me of so much self-inflicted pressure without compromising on pushing myself to achieve my best. I truly believe we were made to do hard things (as my friend @krysialifts always says) and sometimes that’s not lifting the most weight, but pushing my brain and body to try something new. I’m having a lot of fun and still feel strong and capable 🙂↔️
Full session breakdown:
Bench 90kgx1, 2ct singles, AMRAP
Belt squat 140x6, 2x10
Deadlift 140x2, 1x3 paused, 2x3
Push ups, lat pulldowns, iliac rows, hammer curls
15 min run (60% effort)
6 rounds 6 cal ski/60 second cycle
On Friday I’ll be speaking at @patchplaces in Chelmsford with @hashtagheavy and speaking about all things women’s health, tickets are available using the link in my bio or using the QR code 🤍
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Life can get on top of me but I ALWAYS feel better for fuelling my body with whole, nutritious foods 🥩🌽🍯🥕🍳
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