Shank

[shank]

Hi Everyone. I've been asked to introduce myself... I'm really no one special... yet (I hope)

So, my name is Heather (AKA Shank). I'm kind of new to powerlifting. I started November 2005, but was hurt (car accident) April 2006. I'm just getting back into lifting and I couldn't be happier. I seriously missed it, but I made sure I was still around to help my training partners during that time. Haven't been able to do my first meet yet, so no numbers to report. I am an APF National Ref though and have helped run a couple meets.

Other than that... I'm a full time student with about a year left in getting my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I got my Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and Physical Education from Arizona State University in December 1999. I took about 5.5 years off between undergrad and grad school to be an EMT and gain some life experience. Interesting time, fun stories.

That's about it for now... feel free to peg me with questions if I missed anything. Hope everyone is well and happy. Take care and see you around.

[Barry Williams]

Sure is nice to see your here.

[Joey Smith]

Heather it is great having you here....your knowledgr and life experiences will be a great addition on here....look forward to reading stuff you post....welcome....

[shank]

Thanks Guys. Such a warm welcome. I know I've said this before, but throw out the questions if you've got them. I'll do what I can.

[heather]

"Bump"

I'm back. My computer crashed causing me to lose everything, including the link to this forum filled with great people. I hope that doesn't happen again.

Just an update.... I'm nearly done with school. I passed my last comprehensive exam needed to graduate. Now on to the licensing exam. I've also done my data collection for my thesis, just time to analyze and write, write, write. I've also completed 2 of my 4 rotations and just recently started my 3rd. I'm currently at a pediatric clinic that primarily treats kids with Down syndrome, CP, autism and the developmentally delayed. I can honestly say that I feel comfortable there, like it just fits.

I'm still lifting but it's more sporadic than I'd like. I'll have time when all this is over... right? My injuries still plague me from time to time but for the most part, I'm better.

Hope all is well with everyone here. Take care and stay strong.

[maxson]

Good to see that you are doing well, welcome back

[heather]

Thank you.

[Greg Crook]

Glad things are going well for you, welcome back

[heather]

Thanks, Greg.

[Joey Smith]

Congrats girl hope to see you posting again....

[heather]

Thanks, Joey. It's good to be back, and I do hope to post some soon. I have kind of slacked on the training of late. Sick and recurring injuries. My new puppy is kicking my butt... literally. She's tackled me, run me into the wall and plain old wears me out. She's a doll though. Right now, though, I need to concentrate on that darn thesis. I've only got 2 months to get it all done. Eek!!

[Marty Queen]

heather said:

Thanks, Joey. It's good to be back, and I do hope to post some soon. I have kind of slacked on the training of late. Sick and recurring injuries. My new puppy is kicking my butt... literally. She's tackled me, run me into the wall and plain old wears me out. She's a doll though. Right now, though, I need to concentrate on that darn thesis. I've only got 2 months to get it all done. Eek!!

What kind of puppy you got?

[heather]

mqueen68 said:

What kind of puppy you got?

She's a boxer/labrador mix. A cutie, a smart cookie and a total princess. She'll be 4 months old on Monday.