This year I am working towards several competitions in two different fields.

I am aiming to achieve a 200kg deadlift while competing through a national qualification pathway, (current British record in my weight class is 182.5kg), with the aim of qualifying for the ABPU British Championships and potential to go to Word Championships in September. I am also hoping to represent England at The European Long Drive Games in my first Long Drive golf tournament.

This season includes:

UK Regional Qualifier - Leeds - April

European Long Drive Games - Germany - May

ABPU British Powerlifting Championships - Manchester - July

Potential World Powerlifting Championships - Manchester (local!) - September (qualification dependant)

Competing at this level comes with high entry fees, travel costs, accommodation and coaching that will be upwards of £1000 in total, which I am funding myself. I know that money is tight for everyone at the moment and choosing to compete like this is entirely my decision. I therefore do not in any way expect or assume support from anyone. However, a few people have suggested setting this up as they would like to help and be part of the journey, so I have set this up privately just for any close friends or family or anyone who feels able to support.

Funds raised would go towards:

Competition entry fees

Travel costs within UK and Germany

Accommodation specific to competition weekends

Specialist kit, equipment and coaching

There is absolutely no pressure - as encouragement and moral support means just as much, and I will be competing regardless! This just makes logistics a little easier and little less stressful! :)

Thank you either way!

Lauren :)