You’ve Been Training Your Whole Life for This (German Beer Edition)

October 12, 2026 | By
Oktoberfest server carrying a dozen full beer steins through a crowded beer hall

I celebrated graduating college by going on a backpacking trip around Europe.

During this adventure I landed in Munich, Germany just in time for Octoberfest! I knew we were in for a good time as soon as I walked into the Hofbrau tent.

I was greeted by two grown men standing on a table singing their hearts out. Each guy was holding a massive stein cracked nearly in half from numerous Prost around the room! By the time we left, we could sing the famous Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit and had given our best attempts at yodeling.

I am sharing this story because I want to do this again but in Venice Beach with you! 

Flyer for DEUCE Strongman at Wurstküche Oktoberfest, Sunday October 18 from 1-2 PM
DEUCE Strongman is joining our friends at Wurstküche Venice for Octoberfest! We would love to celebrate with you. Here are the details. 

What: Strongman + October Fest
When: Sunday October 18th 
TIme: 1-2 PM
Where: Wurstküche Venice @ 625 Lincoln 

There will be two fun Strongman events for all levels from 1-2pm followed by Octoberfest. All DEUCE Gym students that wear a costume will be given FREE access to the famous Wurstküche Octoberfest!

Come celebrate with us with the best Sausage, French Fries, and Beer in town! 

RSVP!

10/12/26 WOD

DEUCE Athletics GPP

TEST DAY
Find a 3RM Back Squat

EMOM 15:
Min 1: 8 Pause Chest Supported DB Rows
Min 2: 10 Banded KB Swings
Min 3: 10/8 cals

 

DEUCE Garage GPP

6-6-6-6
Paused Push Presses

Complete 3 rounds for quality of:
8/8/8 DB Shoulder Series
Max Push Up to Barbell

Then, complete 3 rounds for decreasing time of:
400m Run
— Rest 1:1 —

Meredith loves coaching anyone that is willing to work hard and have fun! She believes that training is an amazing tool that improves our mental, physical and emotional health. Throughout her 20+ years of coaching, she has experienced first-hand how training builds strong communities, friendships and unstoppable teams. Growing up in Texas, Meredith started coaching football players in the weight room when she was a senior in high school. As a student-athlete, Meredith earned a degree in exercise science while playing softball for Baylor University. Meredith has the wonderful opportunity to learn from top-level coaches and mentors of various disciplines. She works with high school to Olympic athletes that compete in a variety of sports. Those experiences have shaped her into the coach she is today. Meredith values being part of a team whose players are intelligent, highly motivated, creative, and always finding ways to grow. She has found her family in DEUCE Coach's Prep, where she continues to develop her coaching skills. Meredith takes great pride in teaching Strongman 101 at DEUCE Gym. She agrees with fellow SM101 graduates that is it the most fun you will ever have training! Meredith also has the honor of leading the strength and conditioning programs for two local fire departments in the South Bay. Meredith believes that keeping things simple and trusting the process are keys to success.