Hi, I’m Becca and this blog is my diary of my journey from couch potato to marathon runner to strongwoman.
I have always been slightly overweight and have been a size 16/18 for most of my adult life. In 2011 I decided to change this and with the help of Thinking Slimmer I discovered an effortless way to lose weight and a passion for running.
I started running in April 2011 and completed the London Marathon in April 2012. In that time I dropped two dress sizes and became much fitter.
In 2013 I discovered weight training and high intensity interval training with Julia Buckleys Fat Burn Revolution programme. It’s transformed my body and really helped me improve my running.
I took on the London Marathon for the second time in 2014 and despite running with an injury took 40 minutes off my personal best time.
In 2014 I met Sally Moss at her Ladies who Lift course. I learned how to deadlift, squat and bench press and my love affair with the barbell began. Later that year Sally taught me how to Olympic Lift – how to throw weight above my head with confidence. I loved it and the way it made me feel.
Then in 2015 my PT Jess Wolny introduced me to Strongwoman, I loved it more than any other strength training I’d previously come across. At New Year 2016 I made a decision – In to train for my first novice Strongwoman competition. I loved it and came third surpassing all my expectations. And so I decided to enter another competition. I loved it even more and this time I won.
For the rest of 2016 I’m focusing on losing weight – I’m aiming to be able to compete as an under 75kg strongwoman next year. I’ve a way to go but am determined to get there. I hope you’ll join me as I go ‘from strength to strength’.