Lynn Wright
As we add another interview to the "Super Humans Among Us" series as we introduce you to audience member Lynn Wright. Be prepared to be inspired.
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SHR # 2373 :: SHAU: It's Never Too Late: The Lynn Wright Story
Show Notes:
[5:10] Lynn has been listening to the show for 10 years.
- She grew up in southern California and was active and outside most of the time as a child.
[7:45] Lynn loves the sun.
[8:50] Early influences in physical culture.
- Jack Lalane and Arnold Schwarzenegger
- She was always interested in strength.
[11:23] Carl discusses Abby “Pudgy” Stockton.
- She was an early Venice beach strength performer.
[12:58] When did Lynn decide to try olympic lifting?
- About three years ago.
- It was the dynamics of bar movement that got her hooked.
[16:35] You are never too old to improve.
[17:35] Flexibility and the ability to be ambulatory as you age.
- Lynn has reaped rewards in strength, stability, stamina, and flexibility from olympic lifting.
[27:10] Aggression and vocal disinhibition are discussed. How does Lynn “flip the switch” when she needs to?
- It is a matter of trusting her coach and confidence in herself.
- Mindset is a matter of keeping things simple.
- Her coach only gives her one cue at a time.
[32:45] Compartmentalizing the individual aspects of each lift.
- The complexity of the lift is what makes it fun.
[34:15] Lynn is now competing.
- Her coach, Matt, convinced her to compete.
- Wearing a singlet was something that she had to overcome mentally.
- The experience was more exciting than scary, and the entire crowd was extremely supportive.
- She ended up qualifying for national masters.
- She plans to compete in November at the American masters.
[39:01] The allostatic load of living the life that one chooses.
- At the age of 60 you have to do everything right in order to make progression.
[42:31] Carl and Lynn want to stay in shape so that they do not have to be taken care of.
Show Transcript SHR # 2373 :: SHAU: It's Never Too Late: The Lynn Wright Story
