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Jennifer Deshaies is 54 years old.“She played soccer, ran track and was on the cheerleading squad, but her teacher said she didn’t belong in the weight room with the boys. Discouraged, Deshaies lost her interest in weightlifting, and now, at 54 years old, gained weight and lost cartilage in her right knee.”
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Grant Dalgliesh is 50 years old.“Dalgliesh, 50, joined his wife in powerlifting because of the camaraderie and spirit at the gym.”
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Jennifer Deshaies and Grant Dalgliesh began powerlifting in 2016.“Deshaies, who moved to Bellingham in 2005, began powerlifting in 2016 to seek a more active lifestyle that had her practicing bench presses, squats and deadlifts.”
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Jennifer Deshaies had knee cartilage loss.“Deshaies lost her interest in weightlifting, and now, at 54 years old, gained weight and lost cartilage in her right knee.”
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Grant Dalgliesh had lower back pain.“Grant Dalgliesh deadlifts during a competition. He uses powerlifting to prevent further injuries and relieve pain from his lower back. (Photo courtesy of Ben Leonard)”
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Jennifer Deshaies and Grant Dalgliesh met online a year after Deshaies started powerlifting.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Jennifer Deshaies and Grant Dalgliesh married in 2020.“The couple eventually married in 2020 and now live in Blaine.”
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Jennifer Deshaies and Grant Dalgliesh now live in Blaine.“The couple eventually married in 2020 and now live in Blaine.”
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Jennifer Deshaies competed in the 2026 Powerlifting United national competition.“Jennifer Deshaies deadlifts the barbell during the 2026 Powerlifting United national competition May 16–17 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Stellar Shots Media)”
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Jennifer Deshaies competed in the 2026 Powerlifting United national competition in San Antonio.“Jennifer Deshaies deadlifts the barbell during the 2026 Powerlifting United national competition May 16–17 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Stellar Shots Media)”
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The couple's story highlights how powerlifting provides physical and mental benefits.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Jennifer Deshaies previously struggled with body image.“"I’ve always had a sort of disdain for my body," Deshaies said. "It didn’t look the way a lot of other bodies looked. The only way I could get my body to look that way was to starve myself."”
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Jennifer Deshaies previously struggled with disordered eating.“"I’ve always had a sort of disdain for my body," Deshaies said. "It didn’t look the way a lot of other bodies looked. The only way I could get my body to look that way was to starve myself."”
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The Community Boating Center is organizing Beats on the Bay.“It’s organized by the Community Boating Center, so if you don’t have a boat of your own, check with them.”
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Beats on the Bay is a floating music series.“Beats on the Bay Tuesdays, Aug. 11–Sept. 1 Bellingham Bay Beats on the Bay is one of Bellingham’s truly unique musical events. On a summer evening, performers and some lucky audience members board the Schooner Zodiac, then sail over to a spot near Boulevard Park where they are joined by a flotilla of listeners in small watercraft and on shore for a concert.”
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Beats on the Bay starts on August 11.“Beats on the Bay Tuesdays, Aug. 11–Sept. 1 Bellingham Bay Beats on the Bay is one of Bellingham’s truly unique musical events. On a summer evening, performers and some lucky audience members board the Schooner Zodiac, then sail over to a spot near Boulevard Park where they are joined by a flotilla of listeners in small watercraft and on shore for a concert. This year’s series kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. 11 with Corazones de Cedro, a local group that plays son jarocho , the folk music of Mexico’s Gulf Coast. The series continues on Tuesdays until Sept. 1. It’s organized by the Community Boating Center, so if you don’t have a boat of your own, check with them.”
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The Community Boating Center is organizing the Noisy Waters Mural Festival.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Noisy Waters Mural Festival has music events.“Noisy Waters Mural Festival Friday–Sunday, Aug. 14–16 Bellingham waterfront In addition to being a fun concept for an art festival, the annual Noisy Waters festival also books some great music. It’s happening from Friday the 14th to Sunday the 16th down at the Bellingham waterfront, next to the Trackside area. When you combine it with the music already in place at the Trackside stage, it adds up to pretty much continuous music all weekend. Highlights include the “tequila funk” of Reposado on Friday night, psychedelic indie rock from Smooth Kiwi on Saturday afternoon, an electronic dance reimagining of Fleetwood Mac by Fleetmac Wood on Saturday night, and Baby Cakes on Sunday.”
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The Noisy Waters Mural Festival runs from August 14 to August 16.“Noisy Waters Mural Festival Friday–Sunday, Aug. 14–16 Bellingham waterfront In addition to being a fun concept for an art festival, the annual Noisy Waters festival also books some great music. It's happening from Friday the 14th to Sunday the 16th down at the Bellingham waterfront, next to the Trackside area.”