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| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 27-07-2009 @ 21:47 | ||
WILLSAN said: mate im not that good really! ben is the man to beat! Well you've certainly got the upper hand on me.  Ill spike his drinks with some ANTI explode. lolAnyone know anything about the guys listed that dont post here? | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 27-07-2009 @ 21:39 | ||
WILLSAN said: will have to see on the day. its 2nd last event so I might have to just do it and take the pain! suppose it depends on how far ahead you are eh?  | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 27-07-2009 @ 21:28 | ||
WILLSAN said: I suppose im a national level competitor lol. dont let that fool you into thinking im any good though.... i suppose your not too bad.. eh? Decided to try the dead? | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 27-07-2009 @ 20:52 | ||
Pint said: So, what kind of cross section are we getting. I know that I am a first timer Novice, I can also see that we have at least one national level competitor...What kind of calibur are the rest of you guys...Am I the only first timer? Do we have some Intermediates? any Open Competitors (though I only know one natural 'open' competitor)? What about weight split, looks like we are going from around 80kg all the way up!!! Should be a good cross section of people. Also, are family and supporters welcome to attend? Is there other stuff going on (for kids etc)...? First comp of any kind for me too. Been training for it for about 4-6 weeks. Never touched any of the event equipment until last weekend. ill be around 125kg on the day. @ 6ft | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 27-07-2009 @ 12:17 | ||
Pete said: glen_danbury said: ok, got confirmation that the therapist from the gym will be there to offer some free massage duirng the intervals Sounds good.  glen_danbury said: right now I just bloody hope the weather clears up somewhat It better do.  the weather either way could make it more interesting. Therapists sound good. i was pretty sore yesterday after a semi dry run through the comp on sat. | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 26-07-2009 @ 22:41 | ||
andysmiles said: me too im slightly apprehensive but also exited! just going to go and give it a bash! see if i can not come last on all events haha im aiming for the same. if i come out with no last places ill be very happy. | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 26-07-2009 @ 13:20 | ||
| we will see.... all that counts is what happens on the day. Ill be practising events this weekend again but ill not be deading. I want to get a solid couple of goes at the entire medly, didnt have sandbags this weekend. and ill be having a go on the same log we will be using this at the comp so ill see if theres much difference when it comes to pressing a 10inch compared to a 13 inch. Going to do the 180kg axle from a deficit early in the week to make up for pulling from too high at the weekend. should be lovely and ball busting. | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 26-07-2009 @ 11:22 | ||
| still a touch higher than an ordinary olympic. Well i suppose my 20 reps from yesterday mean f**k all now. Still confident of high teens on the day as i got 15 from ordinary oly height a few weeks ago. | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 25-07-2009 @ 23:33 | ||
Ben_F said: Ah right mate, though you meant you had the bar at 14". I think the set we have is about the same. i had the bar 14 inch from the floor. the wheels have a radius of 14 inchs... or am i missing something? | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 25-07-2009 @ 23:29 | ||
glen_danbury said: The thick bar is a solid knurled bar and will be mounted to 14 inch wheels - so slightly higher than an olympic bar but not greatly glen says its from 14 inch tyres. thats what i was using today. | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 25-07-2009 @ 23:28 | ||
| i know im stinking up this thread with travel questions... but ive found a couple of buses back leaving Victoria around 23.45. What's the logistics with getting to London Victoria from cheshunt? i need to be back in glasgow for work at 9/10am on monday. This bus gets back at 7.30. And it would save me an extra night in a hotel.. Cheers Scott | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 25-07-2009 @ 23:16 | ||
Post Edited: 25.07.2009 @ 23:17 PM by thosebananas Ben_F said: Very impressive deads mate, you must pull very fast to get them in time, I think I'm going to take a beating on the deads! i just pull... no idea about speed. Have you been pulling from 14 inch like the comp will be? its tonnes easier than from the floor EDIT - your dead destroys mine at the end of the day | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 25-07-2009 @ 23:01 | ||
| I think it was actually 21-22. but in my opinion i slightly bounced one and didnt lock out one fully. the bounce was a bit ridiculous today, i ended up about 5 feet to the right of where i started. with less bounce, only one break, not two and a bit of adrenaline on the day id like to aim for 25. | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 25-07-2009 @ 19:24 | ||
| since i asked the question... ill answer for myself. Today was my first time trying my hand at any events. I got 95kg on a 13 inch log no problem, but couldnt lock out 100 after 3 attempts. I dont know if a smaller log is easier to press or what? but the cleans were easy. I got 20 reps on the dead. 11 seconds for the farmers. didn't have a sandbag, but i did the 70kg farmer and keg in 27 seconds. 280kg Tyre - i just practiced some technique, but it was easy enough to be honest. Where is everyone else standing? Scott | |||
| » Drug Tested Strongman Comp 9th August Cheshunt (Go to post) | 25-07-2009 @ 18:49 | ||
Pete said: It took me long enough but I've finally sent my application off. Looking forward to it. 4 out of the 5 events should quite good for me. On the other hand, I'm expecting about 90kg on the max log.  im not expecting much more my self... what you aiming for on the other 4? Scott | |||