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09-04-2006, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: mass
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My first strongman experience
Well I had my first contest this weekend, heres how it went
1. Log Medley, I only got the 1st of 4 logs it was the 180# log
2. Farmers Walk 220# each hand, I got 40 feet of the possable 100
3. Keg carry for distance 200# made it 190 feet
4. 400 pound deadlift for reps, got 4 reps which matches my gym best
5.Atlas stones, only got the 240 # stone.
Well I finished in either last or second to, but I learned a lot and had a blast. I weighed in at 190 so I definately need some more mass, also I needed more practice with the implements. I was really glad to get the experience of competing and now I can go into the winter with some goals for my next contest.
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09-04-2006, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Linden, MI
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cool man, sounds like you had a good time and learned some stuff. If I were bigger/stronger I think something like this would be a blast. It would give me something to train for, instead of simply throwing weights around.
-Matt
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09-04-2006, 09:12 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
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That's awesome that you just went out there and did it! I'm going to look for my first contest next year.
Maybe we can start a strongman training thread eventually
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09-04-2006, 10:28 PM
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GU '12
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Just getting out there and getting the experience is great. I'm sure you'll be up towards the top quickly with hard work and perseverance. Good job man!
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09-04-2006, 11:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2006
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i second and third what everyone else said. good job competing.
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09-05-2006, 12:55 AM
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Has Pretty Lips
Join Date: Aug 2004
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way to get out there man.
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09-05-2006, 06:39 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Queens, NY
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Great job and you had fun doing it. What could be better?
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09-05-2006, 07:08 AM
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Fitness Expert (and one STRONG dude)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mass
Posts: 93
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Very cool, good job. I was going to compete, but had too much stuff going on with work lately.
Now get over to my gym and I'll train ya!
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09-05-2006, 07:31 AM
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Prime Motivator
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Awesome. No doubt about it.
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09-05-2006, 09:01 AM
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Who dat? Who dere?
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Good work man! I have a goal to compete in a strong man comp by the time I'm 35...
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09-05-2006, 09:01 AM
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I think, therefore I post
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Little Rock, AR
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Good going UMASS. You should be proud of what you did for sure. Take up John's advice and go get some serious training now that you've gotten your feet wet. He'll undoubtedly take you to many new levels.
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09-05-2006, 09:54 AM
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Back on Track
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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It is great to get out there and compete even if you are only bettering your previous efforts the first couple of times out. Good going.
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09-05-2006, 10:12 AM
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Link-Zilla
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alabama
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Impressive. It's fantastic to see you put yourself on the line, to put yourself out there. That takes courage. Now you've got the sense of it, know what you need to do, and I'm sure you've got the willingness to do it too. Way to go!
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09-05-2006, 01:57 PM
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I see banned people
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Northeast
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Great effort, UMass!!
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09-05-2006, 02:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Toronto
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Way to go, you gotta love the feeling of competition.
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09-05-2006, 02:12 PM
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Jumpman Jr.
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Blacksburg, VA
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Great job. I had so much fun in my first strongman comp. The environment was awesome. I ma hoping that they have it again this year, but if not I may head off to Kentucky to watch Danny compete in nationals(will be about the same time).
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09-05-2006, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Dude! That is sooooo awesome. Competition brings out a whole other level in people. I'm glad you did it, as I am sure you are. Every time you go out there, you will learn new stuff, talk to people who have been doing it, and get better. Good on you, for having the courage to try.
And remember: DFL>DNF>DNS...
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09-05-2006, 02:26 PM
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Fit Chick
Join Date: May 2005
Location: PA
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Great job! Good luck in the future...you've got a great start  |
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09-05-2006, 03:10 PM
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Free Jumprope Distributor
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Vermont
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Originally Posted by umass
Well I finished in either last or second to, but I learned a lot and had a blast.
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In my book, you came in first. It's you against the iron at this point, and you kicked ass by just showing up and trying. Just aim to do better each time you compete. Great job and hats off to you.
One question. Was the deadlift section, a traditional lift, and how much time did you have to complete it? Could you readjust once you completed a rep?
Great Job!! |
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