Yorkshires Strongest Man 2011 Open and Novice

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Gra_Bul		...	09-05-2011 @ 11:01
I was swinging out of control like an ape Member 1559, 4075 posts SQ 180, BP 100, DL 202.5 482.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	BigMacca said:You f**kers owe me a new voice box! Haha you were doing some right screaming! I loved you telling Liam off, Liam" have I done it yet" (after he had already done enough to win) Macca "don't matter, don't you dare put that down, keep going" haha, one of my highlights : )
brocerslrd		...	09-05-2011 @ 11:02
Conan likes to listen to music Member 1155, 3461 posts SQ 150, BP 110, DL 210 470.0 kgs @ 88.8kgs UnEq	Nice one. Cheers, if it is I'll call down and collect it. Might throw a training session in at same time
kingham22		healing properties of the yorkshires stone	09-05-2011 @ 11:34
my face was on fire Member 494, 2394 posts SQ 250, BP 150, DL 320 720.0 kgs @ 150kgs UnEq	i have suffering and moaning all week with bicep tendonitis and f**k me i took that god awfull shaped bit of metal for a walk and i am healed
Ben_F		...	09-05-2011 @ 13:02
vegetarian with a big deadlift - who would have thought... Member 340, 13300 posts SQ 315, BP 190, DL 350 855.0 kgs @ 115kgs UnEq	From my journal... Yorkshire’s Strongest Man 2011 I took advantage of the day before weigh-in and made weight following a trip to the sauna at work beforehand. Weighed in on works Secca scales at 104.7kg then on the comp’ scales at 105kg, so I was right to go under 105kg this time to make sure. Rehydrated and refuelled for Sunday morning I was about 108kg. Went into the comp’ thinking I capable of a top three finish but could also easily find myself outside of the top six such was strength in the line-up of guys! It was great to be competing against a lot of u105kg friends again and some newer guys too. Event 1: 260kg Frame for 30m (drop turn at 15m) Head to head with Ben K, this made me go faster as I was chasing him from the off… finished in about 17 secs I think, a little ahead of Robbo and a little behind Ben. 2nd place Event 2: Overhead - 110kg Log alternated with 65kg Monster Dumbbell Again up with Ben but I knew he would blitz me on this one! I started with the log and nailed it no worries, had a battle with the d’bell (awkward bugger it was!) but got it in the end. Back to log which I nailed again no worries. Tried the d’bell again a few times on each side but couldn’t finish it off. So 3 reps in total. Not overjoyed but not displeased. Ben won the event with 7 reps! Came about joint 5th or 6th I think which is pretty good on an overhead event for me! Event 3: Van Deadlift, side handles, approx 270kg I was 2nd to last out which gave me a good advantage. Marsden held the clear lead with 15 reps with Ben in 2nd with 11 IIRC. So I decided to see how it felt as to whether to go for 2nd or chase down John’s 15. I got into a decent rhythm after the first few reps, stopped for a breather and to see where I was at, I can’ remember exactly where I was but decided to go for it and bashed out 16 reps for the win. I won’t lie – there wasn’t much left in the tank and if John had gone up after me he probs would have won it. 1st Place Event 4: Yoke, 320kg x 30m (drop turn at 15m) Head to head with Ben again. This time I got ahead as Ben dropped it in the first few metres. I flew over the 15m line too fast and the yoke slid another metre or two so I lost most of my lead. As I set off I could feel Ben just behind me then caught him in my peripheral vision but just managed to hold on and get over the line first! Great race and first place! 1st Place Event 5: Conan’s Walk I went into this in 2nd place just half a point behind Ben IIRC. Usually a decent event for me, so all to play for! I picked up the bar but for some reason not in my usual high position, but I kept going rather than using the 1m drop zone. However in the lower position the bar was affecting my breathing badly and I started to wobble and really had to grind out even a few metres. I fell just short of one lap – disaster! This effectively ended my chances of challenging Ben for the top spot. I even though it might drop me out of the running for the top five and the final event. 7th or 8th I think Event 6: 160kg Yorkshire Stone for distance After the disastrous Conan’s I was luckily still in 2nd. Ben was now untouchable and didn’t event need to do the event to win the comp’. I was just a couple of points ahead of my arch rival John Marsden and as long as I got a couple of centimetres was guaranteed at least 3rd place. John went before me so I knew what I needed to do ensure I placed ahead of him and did exactly that making just over 8 turns on the short (7.5m?) track. On the score Gra has put up it looks like I came 4th for 5 on the carry but pretty sure I was 3rd. It doesn’t matter though as I still was point ahead of John to secure 2nd place. Final placing: 2nd Many congrats to the guys running the comp’, it was a huge undertaking and they did a great job. The reffing in all my events was spot on too. Huge congrats to Ben K – what an athlete! It was a great tussle up until the Conan’s, and am I looking forward to the BSM finals more than ever now! I didn't see much of the 90s but congrats to the u90kg Dominator - BOAR! Also to PAGAN for another top performance and Liam who he proving himself at very comp'. I MC'd the Opens and loved watching how the top postions unfolded with a great finish right to the wire for two strongman nice guys in Liam and Mark. Mark is my ginger brother (Kev being the third triplet) adn I was hoping he would win it but Liam is also a really top guy and I am pleased for his deserved win.
bruce		...	09-05-2011 @ 13:07
a champion ...from the future !! Member 1806, 3968 posts SQ 210, BP 140, DL 240 590.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	Nice to meet u eric too mate. Still cant get over u shouldering the shaft that was awsome. Hands down the best thing iv seen in a comp, my arms are bruised to s**t after that stone, what an awsome event to finish with, even tho it cost me a place, pagan def deserved it tho, ur events work is awsome mate, will be doing max log and the over head medly at esm on sat morning if ankle holds up if anyone fancies joining in, nice to meet u all again
Boar		...	09-05-2011 @ 13:12
Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25597 posts Administrator	Post Edited: 09.05.2011 @ 13:12 PM by Boar edit ! sorry liam, hope your leg is ok , your deadlift vid is a page or 2 back .. we had a great day yesterday us little fellas !!
MrSmall		...	09-05-2011 @ 13:13
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230 515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq	Kingham is the hugest of the huge!
bruce		...	09-05-2011 @ 13:17
a champion ...from the future !! Member 1806, 3968 posts SQ 210, BP 140, DL 240 590.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	We dint half mate. Great to compete against u mate see u in a few wks. Well done for yesterday
Boar		...	09-05-2011 @ 14:56
Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25597 posts Administrator	Post Edited: 09.05.2011 @ 15:17 PM by Boar
brocerslrd		...	09-05-2011 @ 15:33
Conan likes to listen to music Member 1155, 3461 posts SQ 150, BP 110, DL 210 470.0 kgs @ 88.8kgs UnEq	Liam where you training sat?
GATES		...	09-05-2011 @ 15:43
What's your thoughts on one legged drills? Member 1725, 4343 posts SQ 250, BP 125, DL 272.5 647.5 kgs @ 111kgs UnEq	brocerslrd said:Liam where you training sat? Bone question
brocerslrd		...	09-05-2011 @ 15:45
Conan likes to listen to music Member 1155, 3461 posts SQ 150, BP 110, DL 210 470.0 kgs @ 88.8kgs UnEq	Lee am I the only person who understands some of you slang?
Boar		...	09-05-2011 @ 15:47
Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25597 posts Administrator	as a fellow yorkshireman, i get it !!
brocerslrd		...	09-05-2011 @ 15:51
Conan likes to listen to music Member 1155, 3461 posts SQ 150, BP 110, DL 210 470.0 kgs @ 88.8kgs UnEq	Bone isn't yorkshire my trottered friend
Boar		...	09-05-2011 @ 15:52
Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25597 posts Administrator	ah .... er .... bone to you !!

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