Member 00028: Claire
My name is Claire Barrett. I have been married for 15 years and have four children. I have three boys ages 10, 11 and 13 years old and one daughter who is 8 years old. I was a Software Engineer for 13 years before I decided to stay at home with my children. Sometimes I miss working but I love being an important part of my children's lives.
I joined a gym four years ago. Not only do I love working out but it helps relieve the stress of four active children. I started out like many females taking aerobic classes and performing tons of cardio. Eventually, I signed up for a weight lifting class. The trainer had us working out in the men's weightlifting room. I loved it. I was addicted. Some of the powerlifters at my gym started talking to me about powerlifting. I started training with them and have been powerlifting for over a year now. I am working on improving my lifts so I will be competitive. My lifts are increasing and I am getting stonger. Hopefully, next year I will compete in the nationals.
