Battle at the Border

Yesterday I competed at my first Strongman competition. What an amazing day spent with outstanding people. There were 51 athletes making it the largest Strongman competition in Manitoba history. With the guidance of Tyler Sigurson (@chudlife) and lots of experienced volunteers everything ran along smoothly. @strongmanitoba is gaining popularity. Here's how my less than spectacular day went.

I was so nervous. My cardio is shit. Not only does the weight hurt but so does the exhaustion. Definetly the number one thing to work on. 

Event 1 was 200lbs Axle C&P. I have never cleaned a 200lbs axle so zeroing this event was a strong posibility. I pulled the axle up to my gut three times with completing the clean on one. This is better than anything I did in training so dispite no reps its a win for me.

Event 2 was the Assending Bar Deadlift. Starting weight was 435lbs increasing by 30lbs each rep. I managed 435,465,495lbs but failed 525lbs. Looking back I should have put more effort into 525lbs. Normally its an easy weight for me. Oh well, next time.

Event 3 was a disaster. Three attempts at the opening 20lbs Sand Bag over 15ft. None went over the bar. 20lbs is an easy weight for me but my form is crap. One more thing to work on.

Event 4 was the Dinnie Rings. 215lbs right hand 175lbs left hand. I didn't zero this event. I managed about 6ft on the first pick and 5ft on the second. Considering I only trained this twice and once with competition weight I feel I did ok.

Event 5 was the Haviland Lift. 200lbs sand bag for 50ft and a 185lbs farmers handle for 40ft. Either together or individually. I managed the farmers handle but couldn't lift the 200lbs sand bag.

I finished second of two 50+ master athletes. The areas for improvement are painfully obvious. Lose about 40lbs, improve my cardiovascular fitness and practice the events. This was my first proper Strongman event and I'm not injured. Thats a win.

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