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CANPL Central Championships Pt.1

@makeyourmark_fitness
@canplcentrals

Congrats to all the athletes and coaches, and thank you to all the volunteers, referees, sponsors for bringing the powerlifting community together to compete in the sport we all know and love.

#powerlifting
#canplcentrals2026
#sbd

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big dawg things

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#powerlifting
#sportsphotography

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Ready to fight…

Taper take me away 🫶

#powerlifting #powerliftingwomen #teamcanada #chronicillness #gym

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Pretty cool that this was last week’s heavy walkout weight 🤭

4 days post severe allergic reaction and being sick, lovely combo for today's workout :)

#powerlifting #powerliftingwomen #teamcanada #womenempowerment #chronicillness

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January Training Dump

Heavy Singles - starting off the year with a banger of a block

Crazy to see how far I’ve come, and yet, this is still only the beginning

Appreciate the @makeyourmark_fitness crew and coach @s3_christine for all the support

We movin different this year!

@sss.trength

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Another one for the books 😎

I’m so grateful to God and to the beautiful people around me who laugh with me, cry with me, BELIEVE in me, and talk me through the toughest moments🥹❤️‍🔥 your love and support mean the world 🌍 THANK YOU

Endless gratitude to my coaches @angel_lifts_heavy and @stouffvillepowerlifting 🙇🏻‍♀️ your patience, care, and expertise have shaped me into a stronger athlete and person. I am so privileged to be learning from you! I will keep working hard😤

Huge shoutout to @zvch53 for being the best handler and making the right calls even when I wanted to be reckless 😅

Truthfully, i I still can’t believe I get to do this 🥹🥹🥹 I feel grounded and grateful, and SOOOOOO excited for what’s to come 😼😼😼 LETS GOOOOOO

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Squat is so UP. Nationals will be crazy. Worst externals known to man, but we’re here, repping a weight I’ve never squatted before. Next block will be even crazier…

#powerlifting #powerlifter #teamcanada #powerliftingwomen #powerliftingmotivation #gym
#gymlife #gymprogress #canadianpowerlifting
#canadapowerlifting #ontariopowerliftingassociation
#ontariopowerlifting #chronicillnessawareness
#chronicallyill #chronicillnesswarrior #mcas
#mastcellactivationsyndrome #hereditaryalphatryptasemia #chronicidiopathicurticaria

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The milestone I’ve been chasing for years is finally here, and now it’s time to make it official in March at Nationals 🥹

Thank you so much to @avancusofficial for sending me their shoes, the Apex Power V3s in Carolina Blue!! They helped fuel my massive deadlift ATPR!!

Words can’t describe how incredible it feels to finally pull a weight that’s held me back for so long, especially as a fatigued single after rep work and a full SBD day ❤️

#powerlifting #powerlifter #teamcanada #powerliftingwomen #powerliftingmotivation #gym
#gymlife #gymprogress #canadianpowerlifting
#canadapowerlifting #ontariopowerliftingassociation
#ontariopowerlifting #chronicillnessawareness
#chronicallyill #chronicillnesswarrior #mcas
#mastcellactivationsyndrome #hereditaryalphatryptasemia #chronicidiopathicurticaria

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Heart is so full ❤️‍🔥 let’s keep pushing 👊🏼

Still it’s the people in my corner that count the most🫶🏼

PROV 31:25

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First, GLORY TO GOD for the privilege to train hard, to experience this sport and community, and this WHOLE JOURNEY 😭

Second, I cannot lie when I say that I thought of each and every one of you when I heard this darn song for the first time in the theatre. BAWWLING.

I am still dumbfounded and humbled by the beautiful people God has put in my life- kindness, support, generosity, and sacrifice I could not imagine nor do I deserve. More than this medal, I cherish the love and care of my dear friends and family- none of this is possible without you. Thank you for making me strong and believing in me. I have learned so much about myself and what’s possible thanks to all of you by my side.

Today was not perfect, but I am grateful for the exciting learning opportunity it has created! I will continue to challenge myself and push to be the best I can be! From the bottom of my heart, I love you all so much 🫶🏼

More recap to come 👽

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A very happy Halloween 💜🎃

This one meant a lot. After 8 months of work, I finally hit a 4lbs PR on my 4s. And it’s only Week 3.

#powerlifting #powerlifter #teamcanada #powerliftingwomen #powerliftingmotivation #gym
#gymlife #gymprogress #canadianpowerlifting
#canadapowerlifting #ontariopowerliftingassociation
#ontariopowerlifting #chronicillnessawareness
#chronicallyill #chronicillnesswarrior #mcas
#mastcellactivationsyndrome #hereditaryalphatryptasemia #chronicidiopathicurticaria

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I’m shocked. It’s been a long time since I last Pr’d my deadlift. I can’t wait for singles without the fatigue of heavy 3x4s on paused squats just before 💜

#powerlifting #powerlifter #teamcanada #powerliftingwomen #powerliftingmotivation #gym #gymlife #gymprogress #canadianpowerlifting #canadapowerlifting #ontariopowerliftingassociation
#ontariopowerlifting #chronicillnessawareness
#chronicallyill #chronicillnesswarrior #mcas
#mastcellactivationsyndrome #hereditaryalphatryptasemia #chronicidiopathicurticaria

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