Tofield’s Holli Mack lifts the Worlds
Tofield’s Holli Mack has put her town on the map by winning gold at the International Union Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL) earlier this month.
Mack flew with Team Canada to participate in the one-arm 24-kg-long-cycle lifting event.
“It feels surreal winning a gold medal at the IUKL,” Mack said.
Earlier this year Mack set a Canadian record in her category and had her eye on this milestone for which she continued to prepare after her Candian win.
“For 12 weeks I trained six days a week; my only rest day was Friday,” Mack added.
She was competing in two different lifts at the Worlds – 16-kg snatch and 24-kg long cycle.
“I split up my training days so that I did not have to train those lifts on the same day; the last two weeks of training are always the toughest because they are all mental,” Mack explained. “However, I’m lucky to have two coaches that helped guide me through the whole process and kept me grounded both mentally and physically.”
Mack said that she kept her diet very similar to how she eats on a regular training routine.
“I eat a ton of whole foods and meal prep every Sunday,” Mack added. “I do not supplement in any way, I never have and I don’t believe it; the more natural the better. With my busy work schedule, I don’t have time to cook much during the week.” . . . contd.
