The conversation covers the introduction of a new co-host, the transition from lacrosse to weightlifting, the impact of COVID on training and progress, and the experience of competing internationally for Puerto Rico. The conversation delves into Casey's journey to Puerto Rico, her experiences competing internationally, and the challenges she faced in weightlifting. It explores the mental aspect of competing, embracing nervousness, transitioning from team sports, and celebrating individuality. Casey reflects on her best and worst weightlifting memories, and shares personal insights through rapid-fire questions.

Takeaways

• Transition from lacrosse to weightlifting
• Impact of COVID on training and progress
• Competing internationally for Puerto Rico Mentality and Competing
• Embracing Nervousness
• Balancing Training and Competition
• Reflecting on Best and Worst Memories

Chapters

• 00:00 Competing Internationally for Puerto Rico
• 34:28 Mentality and Competition Challenges
• 42:34 Embracing Individuality and Celebrating Wins
• 52:30 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights

Today's episode I got the chance to interview my friend and teammate Nathan Gozaga. He recently competed at the Virus Weightlifting Series 1 at the Arnold Classic convention and won the University Championship category!

Annie Gough is a 55kg Lifter going to switch to 53kg when the new weight classes change. She's only been lifting for about a year and half and already qualify for nationals twice! She's got some big goals coming up so tune in and hear what she has to say!