13/08/2026
She DJs at night. She sleeps when most people train.
Last year she had an operation. Recovery started with yoga. Then CrossFit, but lighter. Three steps back, she said. Disheartening at the start.
She came to WST anyway.
The night before the competition, she had a gig. And showed up at her 8AM call time anyway.
"I did not expect the result at all."
And then she hit a PR.
The community at Urban Edge carried her through the comeback. Tips, advice, teammates who talked her down when pre-comp stress hit.
Her rule: at least two sessions a week. That's the KPI.
"As long as you move, it's already a win."
DJ. Writer. Athlete. Val just makes it work.