I got started lifting when I was young, before high school and really enjoyed it. During high school I lifted after school but had no idea what I was doing. I kept in shape while in the military and then afterwards I let my fitness go by the wayside until I joined the fire department where fitness is part of the lifestyle (at least the way I see it). I'm dedicated to it now whether it's Crossfit, lifting at the firehouse or throwing shot put and discus at the local high school. I want to be bigger, faster and stronger than yesterday.

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