there is something about me and strength that is genetic. I know some of it can be built, but I think I started out with decent strength. I learned how to row crew a few years ago--most of the power in crew comes from leg power, and I always had a lot of power on the erg for some reason. and my grip strength is high. rowing is the only sport where I was good at it from the start. I have no hand/eye, so ball sports are bad for me.
and while I would love to be a fast runner/triathlete, alas, I will never have that build, lol. there are runners I know that sign up for their first 5k and run in the low 20's. I am still at 29 flat for my
PR.
the great thing about all of it, though, is regardless of genetics, we can all improve at whatever sport we choose.
I am just thrilled that I am improving at age 43. it is a lot of fun lifting in the morning with all of the 20 something boys who could be my kids. there is this one duo that always battle me for the squat rack. today, after I did my squats, they were doing barbell bicep curls with 85 but it was way too much weight and he was using his pelvis more than his biceps to move the weight. and of course they never do any leg work, it is all about the arms! too funny.