Godsentstrength

24/08/2026

This Is My Best/Favourite Comp Ever - Do You Like Comeback Stories? 😉

I did 3 sessions in the build-up to this comp (hardly anything). The night before didn’t feel up for it, same the morning of.

First event - Log For Reps - I thought an old injury would come back, managed 🥉 and I should’ve done better.

On event 2 - Max Deadlift - there are 3 lifts - opened at 210kg and then planned on 250kg, I couldn’t get it off the floor in the warm ups and still wasn’t in the mind-space to do much, 250kg should be banked but it felt terrible when it was time to go,I just managed it, ended up pulling out after that and the remaining events (coming 🥈 in this)

Until…

A stern word from Adam Snead and Craig Galjaardt

Event 3 - Yoke - is an event no one will beat me on so 20m in 11.88 seconds was enough for 🥇

Event 4 - Bag Toss - was a tricky one because I hadn’t trained this at all for about 4 months and there was some fast guys to beat - however I did get 🥇 with 13.13

Event 5 - Stones Run - new stones meant they were slippy and smooth, but I wanted a PB on stones (160kg) and that’s what I got, which meant 🥇

If you’d have given me 180kg, I’d have done that too because as you can see, the 160kg was easier than the 140kg lol

So yeah, with a slow start, 2 DLs when everyone else did 3 and an almost withdrawing - this was a proud comeback. I know me so when I felt like I did prior to event 1 & 2, I knew if I carried on I’d have gotten injured. Alas, the power of some strong words and a strong coffee ☕️

A great first comp for Invictus Gym Louth and I’m really happy to be amongst the first winners of it 😄 you guys did yourselves proud, even though I’ll always maintain Saturday comps are better 😉

FINALLY - Even the strongest need support and I wouldn’t have done any of it (genuinely) without everyone in the first picture. I’m so grateful to be around such aspiring and inspiring people

08/03/2026

Coaching is my bread and butter, even with all of the other businesses and targets, I’ve always been and always will be super passionate about getting people stronger and living healthier. Here are some examples:

Beginners
Women-only
Men going into their first comp
Young people
Rehab
Assessment
Serious lifters who have taken some time off and looking to reintegrate
Even those just looking to learn more

I could work with you. Click the link in my bio and apply 🤜🏻🤛🏻

31/12/2025

Woooww 2025 🤩

You know, I thought it wasn’t a great year but I’ve forgotten all of the things that happened this year and it turns out this year was rich in good memories and special moments

Not the least of which were all of the accolades for my treasured athletes 🙌🏻 More of this in 2026 for sure.

Lots of concerts, funny moments, commemorations for all the special people in my life and even a world record. 2025 can be summarised in 3 words; growth, challenge, pivot. Some things happened I wasn’t expecting and some didn’t happen at all. I asked for growth and sometimes that comes with hardship. Pointed in the right direction nonetheless 😊

I’m truly grateful to be reminded that this year actually was a good one - thank you to everyone that played their part.

2026, here we go…

16/11/2025

Here’s To 28 🫡😊 A Year That Didn’t Go To Waste

As I’ve gotten older, life has gotten better. I’ve gone from not enjoying my birthday to feeling incredibly grateful that life has blessed me with people that are kind, generous, thoughtful, loving…

I don’t feel a sense of “running out of time” and I haven’t hit the “quarter-life crisis” point 😂 29 is being welcomed and I hope this trajectory continues. I’ll honour 29 by doing some really cool, fun stuff

Thank you to everyone that contributed a line to this chapter, and I hope you’ll stick around to help me write the story 😊

- Sam

19/10/2025

What a Day! 😝😝

Another set of trophies for the ladies! April = 3rd and Lou = 2nd 😁 I’m so proud

Two magnificent performances for one of the hardest comps of the year in separate, stacked categories

Well done for a fantastically run comp!

05/09/2025

Here’s Some DLs of The Last 2 Weeks😏

Vid 1: 240 for 3
Vid 2: 250 for 4
Vid 3: 260 for 3

Ngl this is a tricky weight so I’m not gonna go giving it the whole “WiTh LoAdS LeFt In ThE tAnK 🥴”, the truth is, the 260 felt sh*te because of heavy cardio in the week so my glutes and hammys were spent by the time I got to this, and that’s the reason I got excited at the end…to have performed like that with everything meant I was really proud of myself ☺️

Let’s see what the next few weeks/months bring

21/08/2025

Blessed With The Best 😝

5 categories. 5 podiums. 5 different ladies.

Colossal efforts from Sandy, Lou, April, Madolyn and Katie over months and on the day, coupled with precise game plans secured 🥇 🥈 🥈 🥉 🥉

Most importantly, progress across the board either moving up in category or moving up in overall positioning

I am honoured to be able to Coach these magnificent people

On a personal note: it brings me tremendous joy and honour to be able to uphold the faith people have in themselves when they choose to do something new, and this will continue, along with the winning 😏

boss comp you put on mate, I know I’m late to the party but you deserve massive praise for putting on a women’s-only comp to that level and attendance 👏🏻

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Well, proofs in the pudding, if you’re serious about your gym-time then why not learn to do it properly? DM me for coaching 😉

22/05/2025

I’ll Try To Keep This Short

In this game, progress pictures are your currency. So are testimonials too but really most people only give a f*** about the pictures.

I’ve lost potential clients and other professionals have mocked me because I don’t post progress pictures. Not because I can’t do that but just because I don’t believe in them (they’re v one-dimensional)

Well, when you’re giving trophies and medals to your own athletes because of how strong, fast and good they are…now that trumps any one-time, perfectly lighted, photoshoot picture 😘

I’m so proud to be represented by all of the athletes on display here. 5/6 athletes on a podium, smiling faces and their families oozing with pride makes me feel like we did good.

Oh and Madolyn came 4th so even 1 place off podium is still brilliant 👏🏻 It’s a bit daunting prepping people for comps because you know what’s on the line and you know how important it is for them. They showed faith. So I’m honoured to repay that faith to all of the people in these pictures 🫶🏻

Oh, and to the 22 year-old undergrad not knowing what next and riddled with doubt and fear…this is for you. You made a good choice and you never gave up faith. I guess people really did believe in you after all 🫂🤜🏼🤛🏼

Be Smart 🧠. Be Strong💪.

- Sam
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16/05/2025

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THESE SPECIAL HUMANS TOMORROW 😁






+ Andy

They’re competing in tomorrow under the GSS/TCC banner

This has been a long prep and with so many PBs already hit, this is just the cherry on top of the cake 🍰

10/05/2025