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Podcast: Into the Story
Episode:

Olympic Weightlifting Champion at 63
Category: Education
Duration: 00:21:52
Publish Date: 2023-07-11 17:00:00
Description:

Our storyteller is Laura Eiman from Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. She tells us about her amazing journey to become a champion in Olympic Weightlifting when she was 63 years old. Want to know her secret? It all began when Laura started studying the Navy SEAL Training Program and developed a strong interest in being tough (strong and positive).

Level:  High-intermediate
Accent: United States (Boston)

5 words and expressions in today's story:

 

1. WANDER OVER: "Wander over" means to casually or aimlessly walk or move to a specific location without a clear purpose or direction. It implies a relaxed and unhurried movement. 

 "During the vacation, we would often wander through the streets of the city, exploring different neighborhoods."

2. MENTAL TOUGHNESS This is an important concept in today’s story. Mental toughness means being able to stay strong and positive even when things are difficult. It's about not giving up easily and believing in yourself, even when things don't go the way you want them to. For example:

 "Athletes need mental toughness to push through physical exhaustion and keep performing at their best."

3. TO BINGE ON:  to consume —eat or drink— or do something excessively or in large quantities within a short period of time. It is often used when referring to food, TV shows, or activities. For example:

"I love to binge on my favorite TV series during the weekends."

4. BARBELL: A "barbell" is a piece of weightlifting equipment consisting of a long metal bar with weights attached to each end. It is commonly used for strength training. For example:

"Arnold lifted a lot of barbells during his career as a bodybuilder."

 5. TO BLOW AN OPPORTUNITY: "To blow an opportunity" means to miss or squander a chance or possibility to achieve something or be successful because of your own actions or mistakes. It implies making a significant error or failing to take advantage of a favorable situation.  For example:

"He blew the opportunity to get a promotion by always arriving late to work." 

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