I am an athlete and maybe brand new but I'm having fun. I'm learning how to

compete for the very first time and I've never felt so good. Label it

whatever you want I call it a revolution a rebellion because everything I

used to believe every failed resolution every imagined limitation. I'm a

teacher. I lead, innovate and experiment. I mix methods and take fresh

paths. I break rules and while some stand still I'll be out there looking for

something brand new. This is a sport as dramatic, formidable and inspirational as

any other. We honor our heroes and we are damn proud to serve as role models. All

the training and sacrifice is worth it. Every tough day, every low moment, every

risky adventure, every rebooted dream. Yeah this community is worth it.

We're changing what it means to be strong, to persist, to fight on. We must because we

are needed. We also need to know what strong looks like. The world needs to see

for itself. That fitness is never taboo and that great beauty comes in all forms.

I'm having the time of my life but I can tell you that the journey is never easy

or short. Things don't always turn out as planned but then again that's not why

I'm here. I'm not looking for gifts or safe passage. I don't want the well-worn

path or the short way around. I just want to work, grow and see my dreams become reality.

I'm prepared. Yes, I am an athlete.

Hey, this is Rich Froning. You're listening to Barbell Shrugged for the video version. Go to BarbellShrugged.com.

Welcome to Barbell Shrugged episode 100. Welcome guys. I'm here with Doug Larson,

Christopher Moore and CTP behind the camera. I am of course Mike Bletso. Hi on Helium.

Hi on Helium. I'm waiting for this voice. Oh, here we go. Let's go back to normal and

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