![Quote](https://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png)
Originally Posted by
BrooklynJerry
I train alone in my garage. For a few years about 20 years ago I used to train with my son at Dr. Ken Liestners Iron Island Gym. When Doc sold the gym I started training at home again. My son has moved to North Carolina so its only me now.
When my wife got sick and then passed away I stopped lifting for at least 5 years.My son had still been training and sent me something about Mark Ripoitoe going to Dr. Kens house here in Long Island N.Y. I looked up Ripp, found this site and got interested in training again. I like to think I'm a little stronger than the average guy my age. I know for sure if I didn't lift I would be much weaker. I still get asked by others to help when heavy things need to be moved, so I guess I look pretty strong. I sure most of the numbers we see here on the S.S. forum are above average. I won't make the same mistake again, even if my lifts go down I will keep training.