Boltons first novice strongman comp, as part of a community day at which over 2000 people attended in 2009.
*Places are for athletes from the Bolton Borough ONLY or those who have a strong connection with the town.* ( sorry to disappoint, but organisers would like to keep the comp true to its name..)
The events so far this year are as follows,..
Event 1. - AXLE OVERHEAD PRESS 100KGS, for reps, 90 secs time limit.
Event 2. - FARMERS WALK, 25 METRES, 100kgs in each hand, No straps. 60 secs time limit.
Event 3. - TYRE FLIP / LOAD CARRY. - 150kg tyre flipped end over end for 20 metres, then pick up and carry 60 kilo Sandbag back to the start. 90 sec time limit.
Event 4. - AXLE DEADLIFT - 180kg, as many as possible in 60 seconds.
Event 5. - CRUCIFIX HOLD - 15kg dumbell arms length at shoulder height for as long as possible.
Event 6. - TBA ( this may involve a very large stone!!)
Event 7. - TBA ( this may well involve a car!!)
*ALL enquiries via E mail at this stage please!*
15 competitors wanted, £10 entry fee, further info at,..
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=121032577931385&ref=mf
e mail enquiries to,..
strongmanbolton hotmail.co.uk |
