Ashley Russo

After having our last little in 2017 I knew I needed a change.  Having 5 kids since 2008 I had lost myself so I started at a local CrossFit-ish gym.  I fell in love with the barbell, and even more so I fell in love with weight and what my body could do with it. In 2019 I competed in the Granite Games where I met coach Jeff and started my journey with CF Novi. After a few years of CrossFit and running races every weekend with my family, I was craving more.  I loved lifting heavy and found so much joy in watching the numbers grow during workouts and lifting at home. So in 2022, I competed in my first powerlifting meet and eventually finished 5th at nationals in November that same year. I'm even heading back to nationals this year in Vegas.  Lifting heavy weights keeps me sane during our hectic work and family life.

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