TO The Bar

TO The Bar

We are a weightlifting media company specialising in photography, videography, & podcasting dedicated to telling the stories of the weightlifting community. Through stunning visuals & heartfelt conversations, we celebrate the strength in every story—from British and international athletes to amateur lifters. Our work goes beyond the sport, capturing the passion, resilience, and emotions that define the highs & lows of competition. Whether through a lens or a microphone, we’re here to share

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202 – Julie Morrish | British Weightlifting Youth & Junior Squad | European Championships TO the bar

🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! Join Aaron and Jess at Oxford PowerSports for an inspiring conversation with Julie Morrish—British Weightlifting’s unsung hero, master coach, and architect of tomorrow’s champions! 🏋️♀️🌟 From Masters Champion to Mentor: Once a dominant force in the 53kg class (2x British Masters gold medalist 🥇), Julie’s journey took a pivot when illness ended her competitive career. But her passion? Unstoppable. Discover how she rebuilt her legacy alongside Oxford PowerSports, now a Talent Academy nurturing youth lifters and Masters alike through BWL’s Raise the Bar initiative.🌍 Globetrotting with GB’s Future Stars: As a BWL Pathway Coach, Julie’s shaped athletes from Guadalajara’s Junior Worlds to the 2018 European Seniors. Hear behind-the-scenes tales of coaching prodigies like Isabella Brown and Stefano Cataldi, the realities of mentoring teens on international stages, and her golden advice for athletes who miss team selection.🔄 BWL 2.0 & the Evolution of Comp: Julie weighs in on British Weightlifting’s bold changes—NEC spectacles, Masters scoring shake-ups, and the grassroots Club Cup (spoiler: Oxford’s in!). Plus, her take on weight class reforms and why “Q points” could redefine Masters lifting.💡 Quick Fire Wisdom:“How do you keep kids hungry in a sport without fame or fortune?”“What’s harder: coaching juniors or surviving jet lag?”🎧 Why Listen? Whether you’re a lifter, coach, or fan, Julie’s blend of grit, humor, and tactical genius will leave you fired up. Perfect for anyone who believes weightlifting’s future is built on community, not just kilos.📅 Out Now on YouTube & Spotify!🔗 Links in bio—tap in, tune up, and get ready to #RaiseTheBar!#ToTheBarPodcast #BritishWeightlifting #YouthDevelopment #WeightliftingCoach #OxfordPowerSports #BWL2.0 #StrengthInEveryStory
  1. 202 – Julie Morrish | British Weightlifting Youth & Junior Squad | European Championships
  2. 201 – English Championships 2024 Debrief | Behind the Scenes at the NEC, Birmingham’s Biggest Lifts & TO Survival Secrets | Strength in Every Story
  3. Paris 2024 Olympics Weightlifting Debrief | Emily Campbell’s Glory, Nino Drama & Lasha’s Bittersweet Farewell | Strength in Every Story
  4. 112 – British Championships 2024 with Emily Muskett | Olympian, World Medalist & BWL’s Talent Transfer Lead on Postpartum Lifting, Tokyo & Building Weightlifting’s Future | Strength in Every Story
  5. 111 – British Weightlifting, The Club Cup Revolution | Henry Woodason & Przemek Borak on Redefining Competitive Weightlifting | Strength in Every Story