Robyn JoyThe year of being broke2016 has been a year of tough choices. I must admit that at the bottom of it all, the way my society has been built has weaved a safe net…Oct 31, 2016Oct 31, 2016
Robyn JoyLosing the Battle TodayI’m lying on the floor with my legs up against the wall, falling sideways and trembling as I push the obtuse angle. Mobility is not my…Oct 9, 2016Oct 9, 2016
Robyn Joy“I’ve to make sure you’re somewhere safe.”It happened again today — the voices in my head came to life. We were walking to the gym, for a morning training we planned a week before…Sep 6, 2016Sep 6, 2016
Robyn JoyI won.It still feels weird to say that. I was placed first in the U52kg Women’s Open category. Honestly throughout the entire competition, I…Sep 4, 2016Sep 4, 2016
Robyn JoyFailing Uglily At My BusinessMay of 2015, I left my job to work on a startup I took over. I was pumped up every single day, building a platform that I believed in, in…Aug 8, 2016Aug 8, 2016
Robyn Joy7 days out: Misunderstanding the TaperMy first meet is in exactly 7 days. The past month has been the toughest throughout this entire year of training, my morale was almost…Aug 6, 2016Aug 6, 2016
Robyn JoyThe Importance of Snatch Grip DeadliftsBefore D and I decided to start training for powerlifting competitively, I was inconsistent in training at the gym. All I really wanted was…Jul 21, 2016Jul 21, 2016
Robyn Joy3 weeks out: Redeeming My SquatsIf you read my previous post on my failed squat attempt, you should also know that I felt terribly beaten after that session. Turns out…Jul 20, 2016Jul 20, 2016
Robyn Joy4 weeks out: Do Not Despise These Small Beginningsfor the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand. — Zechariah 4:10Jul 17, 2016Jul 17, 2016
Robyn Joy4 weeks out: Preparing for My First Powerlifting MeetMy first powerlifting competition happens in 4 weeks. These days I oscillate between fear and ambition. I find myself ending my trainings…Jul 16, 2016Jul 16, 2016
