SNR #187: Katie Anne Rutherford – The Importance of Perspective in Chasing Strength & Physique Goals

Katie Anne started her initial athletic endeavors in high school; running track and cross country before transitioning into bodybuilding while attending college at The Ohio State University.

Her first contest prep and powerlifting meet both took place in 2014. In her first season of competing, she came away with two first place wins in figure, a powerlifting meet win, and her IFPA figure pro card.

Katie Anne is currently an elite USAPL 72kg powerlifter, IFPA Natural Figure Pro, and coach. She was the 2015 USAPL Raw Nationals 72kg Junior National Champion.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Katie Anne’s background in athletics and her transition to bodybuilding and powerlifting
• The trap for athletes of putting all their self-worth into their athletic acheivement
• Gaining perspective and focusing on the process when chasing goals
• Advice on how to women can deal with scale weight increases when building muscle
• How attitude and positivity are a skill, and like any skill need to be practised