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If you know me, you know me for my deadlift. It is how I became who I am today. My deadlift broke world records. It was my favorite lift. My bench was decent for the class I was in. I benched 402lbs weighing in at 165lbs at the meet I broke the all time total. I relied on my deadlift for meets. Two years ago I injured my left knee and had to repair it via surgery. Twenty weeks after surgery I was back to pulling 806lbs. However, on this 806lbs pull, I hurt my right knee. I was extremely upset and and I...

In April 2013, I spent a week by my father's side hoping for a miracle. I took my 25 years with him for granted and I completely and utterly regret it today! You always think you have more time until it's just too late. As I sat by his side day in and day out, I was emotional wreck yet he was in great spirits. The usual: funny stories and cracking jokes. He had watched a video of me deadlifting 400lbs. He was so proud! He showed every nurse on staff and told them that "if they screwed up, he...