Yesterday, December 10th, was the Power Lifting Meet at our gym. Rocky began training a few weeks before the first Meet, this past summer. He did well and received some awards but thought he could do better. The Meet yesterday was to prove to himself that he could beat his own record.

With the support of his daughter Holly and husband Eddie, Rocky’s son Michael and Becky and I he did just that. He broke some State and Regional Records but the one he is proudest of is breaking his own personal best.

At 74-years of age I think he deserved the applause he received from all the “kids” that he trains with. They have adopted him as Mascot of the Power Lifting Team…….he is a constant inspiration of what can happen if you just get off the couch.

I’m emailing pictures to John who will put a link on my blog so you can check it out.

Bench results……135, 155, 185, 200 pounds.

Dead lift results…..215, 2421/2, 255, 270 pounds.

The next meet is in Rolla in March 2006.….his family will travel back to see “dad” perform and to cheer him on.


Until tomorrow,
Especially Proud Esther (AKA) Essentially Esther

Update:
This just in from his coach: Rocky is a Masters Lifter that set a new American and World Record in the Deadlift of 270 lbs. and a State Record in Bench Press of 200 lbs.