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mikehowarthIcon...09-07-2011 @ 15:15 
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Text from joni:

Hey man, wont get to sugden for a while but missed the finals on countback, shared 8th! Conans low placing hurt, though this time i didnt f**king pass out, so i am pleased. Couldnt have done any better in farmers or vikings either so i lost to better guys. See you in the gym next week mate!

As somebody who used to do well when others faltered and grab points where they were, he's looking more competitive the stronger he gets

And with him always up for a challenge IMO his strongman career will improve constantly
SparrowIcon...09-07-2011 @ 22:48 
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Well done Joni. Never great events, but only just missed out - going from strength to strength - in another couple of years you should be looking for top 5 in these comps...
MrSmallIcon...09-07-2011 @ 22:56 
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great stuff from the bullman, conans is a terrible event for him but obviously improving as he didn't f**king die.
JoniIcon...11-07-2011 @ 10:25 
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left the country satisfied
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hey thanks guys Happy

3 weeks gruelling challenge DONE!

The comp last saturday went well - but losing finals on countback was suboptimal Happy

Farmers 125kg cylinder style suitcases for 40m - finished the distance but dropped the farmers many times, grip endurance not good, they were tough farmers and f**ked up hands didnt help, but should have done better. 7th place i think.

130kg viking press for reps - this felt AWESOME! Banged 8 reps fast but then lost it on the way down and it slammed the supports. A mistake i guess, controlled down and a bit of a rest could have given a chance for one more rep, maybe. Shared 8th place.

Conans - easily my weakest ever event from everything ever. Goal: do not f**king pass out! And i didnt, it was horrible from the start, but got some speed in my legs and got the first lap ok, second one started to feel like it was going and lost it just before reaching second lap mark. Low placing since the finns like their conans!

result: shared 8th position, losing the seat in the finals on countback! Was a bit disheartening, would have been easier to lose it properly Grin

Cant complain about how the events went though.

Just have to get stronger.

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OK, prep starts for the UKs eventhough i might not get the invite.

Any suggestions and ideas are welcome. Planning to focus on being more explosive, and event specific training. Grip needs nailing as does deadlift.
Ben_FIcon...11-07-2011 @ 10:38 
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Been a good few weeks competing though mate and the progress is there to be seen. Glad you are training UK's events.Happy
BigMaccaIcon...11-07-2011 @ 10:47 
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Looks like you have had a rocking few weeks Joni!

Well done on all the comp performances, you crazy bas***d!

Grin
MrSmallIcon...11-07-2011 @ 11:01 
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Obviously I PMed you a very long PM you will skim read and be polite about, but that s**t is GOLD!
Grin
Actually gutted you didn't make that 2nd set of finals dude!
PeteHodgsonIcon...11-07-2011 @ 11:06 
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Good effort Joni, shame you just missed out on final events. A great few weeks or so though! Hopefully you get to do the UKs.
JCIcon...11-07-2011 @ 11:25 
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Superb effort at the comp mate

130x3 OH aswell, for f**ks sake lol

Improving at a rapid rate mate....top 5 at Northerns next year
JoniIcon...11-07-2011 @ 13:16 
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thanks mofos - i should be happy about how the past 3 comps went, i am a man of near misses though, 1st reserve for UKs and losing that finals on countback (and therefore top 8 finnish 105 cup place), will turn this into something positive!

MrSmall said:Obviously I PMed you a very long PM you will skim read and be polite about, but that s**t is GOLD!


i read it, and dont die of a heart attack but i will actually do it more or less like that Grin
WILLSANIcon...11-07-2011 @ 13:27 
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Joni said:thanks mofos - i should be happy about how the past 3 comps went, i am a man of near misses though, 1st reserve for UKs and losing that finals on countback (and therefore top 8 finnish 105 cup place), will turn this into something positive!


if its near misses this year just think what next year will bring! well done mate.
MrSmallIcon...11-07-2011 @ 13:27 
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That's a PB right there Grin
MrSmallIcon...11-07-2011 @ 13:28 
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And man of near misses, last year you were a man of pretty much complete misses!
Great progress mate.
The year after your injury I don't know if you weren't as motivated or what but no comparison to the current level.
Wayne_CowdreyIcon...11-07-2011 @ 13:30 
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Well done Happy
JoniIcon...12-07-2011 @ 20:59 
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left the country satisfied
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thanks guys - ONWARDS!

Wanted a break from hard training and comps - and to work the abs Wink

But 1st reserve for UKs strongest, so may as well train like I am in.

Max axle (bet cleans not allowed)
5x65
3x65
tried different techs and will go with the one touch to upper abs and go!
1x85
1x95
1x100
1x105
1x110
1x115
1x120
1x125

clean starting to get hard, press still easy. HAPPY!

Strict press
5x70
5x90
4x90

hang power snatch
5x50
5x50
6x60
6x70

some jt axle double overhand work with 130

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