"There are so many women of amazing achievements that I felt very honored to be among them."
Judy Glenney
Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do? A. I am a retired physical education teacher, teaching at the college level for about 25 years, teaching primarily weight training. As a weightlifter, I am considered the pioneer of women’s weightlifting, During my career in the sport, I won four national championships, four masters national championships, and two world masters championships. Now I fill my time with volunteer work. My heart has always been with horses
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and military veterans. Since my retirement I have the opportunity to combine both by volunteering at a facility that uses horses to help with veterans suffering from PTSD or TBI (traumatic brain injury). The results are truly amazing. I am also a speaker for Stonecroft Ministries and the current chair for our local outreach for that organization. Q. How was your experience being in the “Be You” book? A. I was truly humbled that they thought I was worthy to be
included. There are so many women of amazing achievements that I felt very honored to be among them.
Q. Who are some people that motivated you to be the woman you are today? A. First and foremost, I believe God had given me athletic talent. How I was going to use that became an adventure. Several people were definitely influential on my journey. My dad was always very supportive in whatever I did, especially athletically. His mantra was, “You
