How a Fairfax Co. woman secured a new national powerlifting record

Becky Lane was recovering from surgery in February 2021 when she started strength training at the gym, but it was very basic.

She’s always been a runner, but within the last year, she’s had to stop, which left her itching to find something else to satisfy her desire to exercise.

Earlier this year, a friend encouraged her to consider powerlifting. She didn’t give in until the same friend dared her to participate in a powerlifting competition.

Three weeks later, on Valentine’s Day in Pennsylvania...