I was first drug tested at the Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It was an interesting experience. Right after I had won my gold medal in 75kg weight class, a woman approached me like I was being arrested. She stated, with a poker face and in a stern voice that I “was randomly chosen for drug testing”. Still frustrated, annoyed and dealing with the fact that...
Too Hot for Hell
How do you feel about saunas? Not sure, well let me tell you how I feel about them. Saunas are the worst creation invented by man. They are dangerously humid, extremely uncomfortable, and scathingly hot! I do not understand how people can go to saunas and “relax”. Believe me, I was far from relaxed. Both my father and my coach, Hani Kanama, had decided it would be a great idea for me to attend...
The Mental Game
Training today was a stressful day. It seems like my snatch technique is not developing as fast as I would like it to. My coach was on me about it this morning, which made it even more stressful. The weight felt heavier than usual and I wasn’t as sharp as I usually am. I felt well rested when I woke, but for some reason I am just off my game this week….I wonder what it might be. I am trying my...
Look the Part
Shopping for training clothes is the best thing! I am addicted to shopping for tights! I can’t help walking into an athletic store just to stroll around and check out the new arrivals. My sister always tells me that I have enough clothes….but I still end up buying 1 or 2 items. A girl has to look decent when she trains. I am a serious athlete, and I like to look the part; one who is focused on...
Weight Battle
Today is Monday and I have a competition this coming Sunday in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for the National Senior Championships and I can’t seem to reduce weight. I have been trying for over a week now and I am really stressing. This is the worst part of being an Olympic weightlifter…having to be in weight classes…ugh! What could be more perfect than battling my wicket sweet tooth and maintaining my...
Chocolate craving
I have been craving chocolate for the whole week! It is so hard to go without sugar for a long period of time if you have a wicked sweet tooth like I do. How do I manage these crazy cocoa cravings? I have chocolate…in moderation of course. I keep a large bar of dark chocolate in my nightstand, and occasionally, when I can no longer hold off the chocolate monster, I slip a piece or two into...