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Back to training this week…. Will someone please remind me NEVER to take 2.5 weeks off again!! ☠️☠️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ by @michellepicking

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2026 Masters World Championship- Athens Greece I’ve taken my time before writing this because there is so much to say!!! I BOMBED my snatches!!! Not the first time it’s happened, but it still hurts!!! It’s an awful feeling as an athlete to train so hard and so long for an event only to have it not be your day. As an athlete you try to train not only the physical aspect but the mental as well, and sometimes despite all the work, things like negative energy from others, external expectations, or doubt still creep through the cracks. It just means we go back to the drawing board and see how to fix things!! The positive things I’ve walked away with despite the outcome: 1. Qualified for my 8th Worlds 🌍 2. I didn’t quit no matter what 3. I had the privilege of being in Greece 🇬🇷 . 4. I had the honor of watching teammates and close friends kill it on the big stage ❤️👏. 5. I am blessed to share the sights and experiences of Greece with the absolute best people!!! Huge thank you to some special people @marcus_white.607 thank you for saying what I needed to hear in the moments after snatches. @strength_coach_sroka thank you for giving me space to feel the things, then being in my corner ALWAYS!!! @stacyj.nichols for saying exactly the right thing when I was done and holding space for me! @theprismandpendulum for being the BEST platform partner a gal could ask for!!! For my husband for coming along and sharing an amazing adventure with me! To my incredible teammates whose hugs and support mean more than words could even begin to describe See first comment…….. by @michellepicking

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Still out here putting in work!! Power position cleans and heavy triple pulls using VT. Just a gal and barbell looking to get strong. #strongwomenrock #mastersweightlifting #womenwholift #cleanandjerk by @michellepicking

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Life has been super life-y lately!! Disappointed at a sudden change in plans for this week so decided to find another outlet and hit some training. Working on all the things. @thestrengthagenda @strength_coach_sroka @usamasterstrong #womenwholift #masterswomen #strong @onyx_straps by @michellepicking

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@coach_jtay_lifts by @michellepicking

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I’ve neglected posting pics from competitions and training for the last year!! Not because the photographers didn’t do a great job, they killed it!!! But because….. Sometimes in a hard season, I end up with tunnel vision. Focusing in on things when I need to zoom out. Like these photos (great ones - thanks 6for6). The only thing I focus on is the extra weight I’m carrying, the way my singlet looks, good lord where is my belt? During the perimenopause time, I tend to listen to the voices in my head, the ones that tell me to work harder, eat less, train more, or the ones I hear rom old friends, why did you gain weight? Aren’t you still in the gym?? What’s happened to you?? I need to remind myself that I’m still the exact same person I’ve always been. Capable of doing the things in the following pictures!! And I’m NOT doing anything wrong - this is where my body is at with ALL the hormone fluctuations, the sleep issues, the mental battles. I’m still putting in the work, eating healthy and supporting myself the best I know how and you know what? My body is still showing up for me in training, at work, at home and in every other way I need it to. It just looks a little different now!! So, I’m done listening to all the voices, all the comments, and I’m going to be proud of what I’m capable of no matter how things look right now!!! If you’re in the same boat, please tell the voice to f*ck off!!!! If you need some support, reach out!! I promise I’ll be there to listen, support you in whatever way you need!!! You’re not alone!!! @thestrengthagenda @strength_coach_sroka #womenwholift #masterathlete #mastersweightlifting #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesucks @6.for.6 (y’all killed these pics-1000x thank you) @kbmentalperformance @ by @michellepicking

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May you all have a wonderful, peace filled start to 2026! May joy, laughter and abundance surround you all year!!! by @michellepicking

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From our family to yours, from the near ones to the far away ones, wishing you all the holiday blessings this year!!! 🎄🎁🌟 by @michellepicking

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🏋️‍♀️ New Back On Track Episode 🏋️‍♀️

Master Olympic Weightlifter Michelle Picking joins Jenn Powers for a powerful and inspiring conversation. She opens up about identity, focus, and what it truly means to step on the platform with nothing else attached, just the athlete within. 💪

This episode is raw, motivating, and a must-watch for anyone chasing excellence.

🎥 Watch now on RHStv!

#BackOnTrack #RHStv #OlympicWeightlifting #WomenInSports #AthleteMindset #Strength #Inspiration #FitnessJourney by @michellepicking

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From our house to yours…… by @michellepicking

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Well ….I’m not dead yet!! Still grinding out here. Some makes, some misses, some things I’m happy about. @thestrengthagenda @strength_coach_sroka @usamasterswl @womenwholiftweights @1strongwomen #mastersweightlifting #womeninspiringwomen #lovetolift #oldladieslift by @michellepicking

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Sitting here reflecting on last weekend being in Portland for the PNW WSO Championship.

Some times in this sport we focus so much on the numbers (I mean we have to to a degree), or we’re focusing on coaching, or we’re in a TO position and we’re focused on doing our job.

But the thing we forget or lose sight of at times is the people - the ones we call friends, (more like family).

This weekend filled my heart with so much joy, love, gratitude and fun! Training with one of my oldest and dearest friends, having dinner together and talking about life, not weightlifting, life. Sharing experiences, laughing about the things we’ve seen and done, cheering each other on, just being present in the moments.

Then walking into the venue, seeing people I haven’t seen all year or even a little of this year! Talking, chatting, getting and giving hugs, 🤗 seeing smiles, laughing til our sides hurt, just being able to be with each other!! Meeting new people, enjoying the lifting, watching competitors cheer for each other, and staying present!!!

THAT’S what makes this sport so special and so much fun!!! Yes we do it for the workout, we do it to chase numbers, we do it for medals, we do it because we love it, but it wouldn’t be the same if we didn’t have the relationships we do!!! @pnw_wso_weightlifting @metaphysicalfitnesspdx @coach_kell @hey.thats.amy @kimdouglas1531 @alliyebee @firebrand.fitness @vickipiper_loves_life @6.for.6 @scott_gonzalez_ @barbells_n_bigdogs @dj_masterlifter If I missed you, please tag yourself!! I know there’s a bunch!! by @michellepicking

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