North east powerlifter to compete at World Championships in Slovakia

Nicola Ann Bennett from Auchenblae is representing Great Britain at the World Powerlifting Championships next week in Slovakia following a donation of £250 from Macphie.

Nicola has been working for the company since February and started training last year.

Nicola said:

“I was thrilled to qualify for the world championships but the cost of travelling to these events is high,”

“I didn’t think I’d be able to afford the flights and accommodation until Macphie stepped in and offered to cover the cost."

“I started going to the Asylum gym in Laurencekirk last year as a way to keep fit and give me something to focus on,” she said.

“It was there that I got the push and the guidance to progress with weightlifting. I seemed to have a knack for it and I’ve been so lucky with the support I’ve had from the guys at the gym"

Nicola says she usually trains five times a week, upping the intensity in the last few weeks before taking it back down to avoid any injury.