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The goings on with Sarah
by Pretty Strong posted April 18, 2013 at 10:53pm
That doesn't make much sense does it? Well, it's a Family Guy reference...so there. Anywho, just thought I'd let you know what's going on with me lately. I recently accepted the invitation to be on the Pan American Championship Team. I will be contendin...more
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Keep Calm and Snatch On
by Pretty Strong posted March 6, 2013 at 8:18am
'Member when you were learning cursive and you were all like..bro this is korean it's not even english? OR OR do you remember when you were in math class learning ANYTHING it was like ummm this is some Russian shiz? Well, that's how I feel learn...more
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Hanging on by a thread by Jess
by Pretty Strong posted February 24, 2013 at 9:28am
You know during your training cycle when the work load is so much every inch of your body feels like it was individually ripped off and run over by a semi truck and then someone in Mexico with a "medical license" sewed it all back on piece by piece leavi...more
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No Dessert Challenge- Day 21 (via Pretty Strong)
by Pretty Strong posted February 20, 2013 at 8:00pm
Ok so I started my "No Desserts Challenge" on the Wednesday before February started so I'm technically at 21 days here (saving I did my math correctly. :) ) Got a head start, sucka fishes! No soda was pretty easy for me. I knew desserts would be hard, wh...more
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i wish i may i wish i might -j ( via Pretty Strong)
by Pretty Strong posted February 11, 2013 at 8:08am
Why it'd be nice to have a sponsor as an Olympic hopeful... to be able to give everything i have into my dream not to be stressing about $ for rent/food/travel to maybe sometime be able to fly home and see my family once a year? t...more
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skyscraper by jess (via Pretty Strong)
by Pretty Strong posted February 2, 2013 at 9:06am
As i'm sitting in my room on my off day (in between how i met your mother episodes) i'm texting Aimee talking about training/competition and the emotional part of it. You know like what makes us strong mentally. I've learned i have a few weaknes...more
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Considering getting a new lifting bar?
by Pretty Strong posted January 31, 2013 at 8:17pm
Here is my expert opinion on some weightlifting bars you may be considering. My opinion is based on both personal experience and the experience of my peers. I have them ranked in order from best to worst based on thesee qualities: Knurling, bar spin, bar...more
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What drives me? (via Pretty Strong)
by Pretty Strong posted January 15, 2013 at 8:16am
Jolie Gentry. Crossfit Games champion, mom, detective, and olympic lifter. lets back up a little bit. I'm training for the Arnold Classic. All i've been doing is thinking about the American Open. How i felt, what i did to make successful lifts, what i ne...more
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Millionaire Max & Deborah the deliverah by jess
by Pretty Strong posted January 5, 2013 at 9:20am
Do you ever feel bipolar?
Today I woke up (reluctantly) to my alarm got ready for work went about my normal routine and wasn't in any particular mood. Then my arch enemy slash co-worker showed up who 1. scares the poop out of my intestines 2. makes me s...more
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No Limitations: by Jess
by Pretty Strong posted December 31, 2012 at 8:13am
So now that i'm getting older and my body is just like let me be my own person.. and my own person is a fat happy Italian woman i've learned (thanks to the Everetts) i need to put some limitations on what i'm eating. You know those dumb teenagers that ea...more
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for the love of the sport by Jess
by Pretty Strong posted December 29, 2012 at 11:33am
The weightlifter money battle. We literally take 'for the love of the sport' to a whole new level. Maybe it's our fault cuz we don't win medals at worlds/olympics. i mean duh all we'd have to do is grow a penis and facial hair.. oops did i say that. Bu...more
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Recent news stories on Sarah Robles
by Pretty Strong posted December 29, 2012 at 11:29am
This is about me being in the Christmas Parade in my hometown http://desertlocalnews.com/the-2012-dhs-holiday-parade-the-best-ever/ Included in a list of "feel good stories" of overcoming my obstacles with finances http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12...more
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Sarah's Experience at the 2012 AO (Pretty Tough Blog)
by Pretty Strong posted December 20, 2012 at 8:10am
Thursday: Drove in with teammate Stefanie. Passed a restaurant called, "Steaks and Cakes." Stef was cutting. We were sad not to eat there. Did a little shake loose work out, a little sauna-ing, ate dinner and went to bed. Friday, friday, friday: Litt...more
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Body Image Isha's (Pretty Strong Blog)
by Pretty Strong posted December 11, 2012 at 2:37pm
Lets face it, we all have them. After moving up a weightclass for the American Open I've been noticing a lot of changes with my body. (a special thanks to all the pictures that got posted after) My hips are bigger my butt could literally have it's own a...more
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Are you gonna lift this or not? (Pretty Strong Blog)
by Pretty Strong posted December 8, 2012 at 8:01am
Sang to the tune of "Are you gonna kiss me or not?" By Thompson Square We were sittin' up there on a stack of platesTalkin' 'bout everything but the weightsWith the smell of chalk and your sweat All I could think about "how hard's this gonna get?"Oh, bu...more
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Here's to the AO competitors (Pretty Strong Blog)
by Pretty Strong posted November 29, 2012 at 7:22am
Alright y'all it's here.. American Open. I went to bed last night just thinking about how early i have to get up and how cold it's gonna be in the morning..stupid rain. I was mid way through the day when my boss said "your competition thing is this weeken...more
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Breaking news: American Open ( Pretty Strong blog)
by Pretty Strong posted November 24, 2012 at 2:28pm
In the effort of full disclosure I'd like to announce the not at all important or exciting fact of me lifting as a 63kg at American Open. You see y'all sometimes you just can't put the ice cream away.. Actually in real life with everything going o...more
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pump, pump, pump it up (Pretty Strong Blog)
by Pretty Strong posted November 18, 2012 at 7:55am
Lots of athletes use music to get them psyched for training and especially for competition. I think it's pretty funny/interesting to ask different people what kind of music gets them fired up. I asked some of my friends what they like to li...more
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Anxiety Society (Pretty Strong Blog)
by Pretty Strong posted November 6, 2012 at 8:27am
So, when i was at the training center and developed my anxiety two people really reached out and their stories touched me deep down to my soul. One story and woman inparticular helped me through a lot and because of her i realized this wasnt the end of th...more
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Funny as a heart attack (Pretty Strong Blog)
by Pretty Strong posted October 30, 2012 at 7:50am
When i was at the training center through all my struggles that i'd been through over the year i found out i developed severe anxiety and depression. i'd been to a doctor and she gave me anti anxiety meds and told me to take it at night before bed. well, ...more
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Sarah Robles Stories- Collegiate Nationals 2008
by Pretty Strong posted October 26, 2012 at 7:59am
My coach and I were just talking about this competition recently and he said, "That was probably one of your more impressive athletic feats." I figured I'd start sharing little stories here and there from my athletic career. "Eets for fun!" Collegiate Na...more
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Amid Glares, Female Weight Lifters Compete
by Muslim Women in Sports posted October 24, 2012 at 7:33pm
By KAREN LEIGHWomen weight lifters in the United Arab Emirates, like Amna Al Haddad, are competing in what is thought of as a "man's sport."DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In a private gym tucked away in the warren of villas in the ritzy Jumeirah...more
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