This weekend I cried more tears than I thought were possible. It was emotional, the entire thing, from start to finish. But, it’s something I had to do, for me.

The whole point of the US Open was to show Tarra and instill some confidence in what I already knew: that she would still be able to perform well at a lighter bodyweight.

Every member of this team has been meticulously chosen based on their unique talents. There’s more to earning your spot than lifting big weights.

If Tarra never lifted more than her current best 1200-pound raw total at 181, she would still be one of the greatest. The scary thing? She’s just starting.

Using sustainable methods, Tarra has been able to grow from wobbly softball player to unstoppable powerlifter. This is her story.