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laysha Whitehead was introduced to powerlifting by a family friend and really wanted to give it a try. She now holds several state and national records. Her trainers call her “The Kraken” she comes out of nowhere and lifts heavy things. In fact, her school teachers tried to get her to lift some of their students. The first day her friends asked if she wanted to give it a try. “I said sure and I tried it out,” Whitehead said. “They (her trainers) said I had natural ability.” On her first trip to the gym, she deadlifted 135 pounds. “After that day we were told that in six weeks she could be setting records,” Alaysha’s mother Cindy said. “I was nervous the first time. There were a lot of people watching. I was excited and then after I accomplished it I was really happy and proud of myself,” Alaysha said. “I try to train four days a week for one to two hours.” She began training with Caughey’s Training and Fitness. She currently works with Big Mountain Barbell in Midvale. She currently holds state records in three age groups and weight classifications. “I was 15 when I started. It is a different sport and I have learned to like to try new things. I like to see how much strength I can build. I like to work really hard. Setting goals is very important. I have a goal to lift 300 lbs and it keeps me motivated to keep working out and Continued page 7
Alaysha says she was nervous with all the people watching her, but she still set a record. (photo courtesy of Cindy Whitehead)
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