first timers comp.

Holy crap, just searched up ad found this

http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/tm.aspx?m=3267251&high=severn+valley

Will events/weights be similar for the beginner evernt?

id be up for this like wish comps were closer to home like but still thats what cars are for lol

Mike already indicated that one - lighter. READ POSTS!!!

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Been walking round the gym tonight with a 65k dumbell in each hand ( heaviest the gym has ) just to get some kinda feel for the 80 k farmers - got some strange looks lol - Quite friendly with a local welding company so gonna try and get some frames made up in the next cpl of weeks and my mate down salisbury may have a log for me so all looking good at the moment 

Mobster


Mike already indicated that one - lighter. READ POSTS!!!

thank the lord for that, theres no way i couldve done what they were doing in that novice comp.
 
Mobster, what exactly is the difference between beginner and novice?

As I'm only from Worcester, it would be silly for me to ignore this.

I reckon I could give it a go.

More info on the weights would be great, although there's no rush. I realise it's nearly 6 months away.

"Why Climb a Mountain, when you can become one..."

S777

Mobster


Mike already indicated that one - lighter. READ POSTS!!!

thank the lord for that, theres no way i couldve done what they were doing in that novice comp.
 
Mobster, what exactly is the difference between beginner and novice?

As in this context that's already been replied to I'll ignore the question.

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Been having a bit of a think about events.
I like the idea of a one arm dumbell snatch this year around 40kg for the first timers 50kg for the novice.
Frame walk is in the picture as well 180kg for F.T and 220kg for Novice.
I have my eye on some nasty blue water barrels for a loading race 4 or 5 barrels of various weight to be carried and loaded onto a platform.
I will have a chat with the lads down at the Whey and get back with more info later in the week.

Mobster

S777

Mobster


Mike already indicated that one - lighter. READ POSTS!!!

thank the lord for that, theres no way i couldve done what they were doing in that novice comp.

Mobster, what exactly is the difference between beginner and novice?

As in this context that's already been replied to I'll ignore the question.

So just the weight being used?
 
Dont quite understand your seemingly unwillingness to help, to you these events may be the norm, but to myself, a possible first timer, it is quite a big deal, hence me possibly asking things that may have been covered before and wanting a smuch info as possible. Is it too much to ask

S777

Mobster

S777

Mobster


Mike already indicated that one - lighter. READ POSTS!!!

thank the lord for that, theres no way i couldve done what they were doing in that novice comp.

Mobster, what exactly is the difference between beginner and novice?

As in this context that's already been replied to I'll ignore the question.

So just the weight being used?
 
Dont quite understand your seemingly unwillingness to help, to you these events may be the norm, but to myself, a possible first timer, it is quite a big deal, hence me possibly asking things that may have been covered before and wanting a smuch info as possible. Is it too much to ask

You mean apart from the several replies in this thread already - which you mention. Or that I said Mike was thinking of the events - so none have been stated yet... or that it's clear, as you guess above, that the weights would be lighter (obviously not heavier). I guess all that not being the case, and made clear before, my not being helpful to boot?? Really? I can't tell you what I don't know regardless of how many times it's been asked. 

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That is all fair enough, I did miss the sentance about example weights, but manners in your reponses wouldnt hurt. You sure have a way of shooting down somebodys enthusiasm.

Now, I recall you doing something similar in the thread about a guy wanting orange flavoured whey, only in that instance it was you who had missed reading the very first sentance of the thread. Not one person showed you the disrespect by jumping on that fact, yet you seem to do it at the first opportunity to people.

Interesting that you bring that up. I posted more info about the hows and whys of orange flavoured whey than anyone else. The ONLY error I made was in missing his comment about a particular product being no longer available and someone said it was.

As for shooting down someone's enthusiasm... I'll bare that in mind when I'm helping Mike put the competition together, humping the gear to the site at 6am and so on. I'll repeat what was said, without being a kiss ass, that all  the info available to those who care to read it (much like me in the supps thread) is there. No events have been posted in the 36 hours since someone asked, because they haven't been decided on.

It's an issue of the web and esp Muscle forums like this one that once an announcement has been made which may be of interest to its members there is almost a demand for more information. Keeness is good. No problem there. But if there's nothing more to give by way of info, other than what was said, then demands for it and more.

As for manners... do I need to say please and thank you? If so for what? Look at it another way. You see a sign on our gym door announcing an event. So, like the web, you put our head around and say 'any info?'. Mike or I give you the little we have. Asking again the same question the next day... not so great. It's been what... 48 hours or so since the initial post but other than our confirming (I posted that) the venue (then the details) there's nothing more to say.

When there's more, we'll post more. Keep checking back or send Mike a PM with an email address and he'll add your name to a list and send you info.  

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Looking forward to you two meeting in June. When i have more info i will post it here. Should have things sorted in a week.

I dont mind waiting a week but in the mean time can someone please tell me the difference between a 40 k dumbell snatch and a 50 k dumbell snatch ?? Im guessing the 50 k will be heavier yeah ??? ............. sorry guys couldnt resist that! lmao 


Seriously though Im sure Im not alone in appreciating the time and effort you guys are putting in to get all this organised just to give us newbies a taste of the real thing.


Cheers fellas

Once the events are set i hope to make little you tube videos to show the events in action, so you know what you are letting yourselves in for.

cougarman


Looking forward to you two meeting in June. When i have more info i will post it here. Should have things sorted in a week.

pmsl im defo going just to see this break out lol, anyways i for one will be very greatfull for the organisasion and hard work that is going into this, cant wait to meet you all and put faces to names etc.
 
cheers mat spence.

Mobster



Anyway Mike confirmed that the two events will be taking place at the same location we've used for the past few years on the 19th (first timers) and 20th (Novice/as per) of June at Whitminster Football/Cricket Club Grounds
Whitminster Playing Fields,
School Lane,
Whitminster
GL2 7N
(info etc to follow).

This isnt that far from me

as per my thread started in this section

I would like to aim for this

suppose I best read up

and yes , I have no clue lol never done anything like this before

cougarman


Looking forward to you two meeting in June.

lol

Ok boys and girls. i have a list of events.

N=Novice weight
FT= first timers weight.

Frame walk 25m N 250kg FT 200kg
Loading race with i hope those nasty blue water barrels. Weight rangeing from 75-100kg have to see what i can get hold off.
Conans wheel. N 280kg FT 220kg
Round robin max log N start weight 100kg FT 80kg
Walk of pain N 100kg FT 80kg.

Events are subject to change i will give as much notice as posible.

FT will be held on sat 19th June I hope to host Britain strongest woman along side the FT's.
Novice will be held on the following day Sunday the 20th June.

Entry info will be posted shortly.

this is going to be a great event realy cant wai now, just one question i know its a thick one but what is

(Round robin max log N start weight 100kg FT 80kg)

and is the walk of pain 80kg in each hand? thats all from myself lol,

im a deffernat and so is my training parter so thats defo two up for this and want to thanks you for all the hard work going into this,

cheers mat spence.

Walk of pain is both hands. We use a old milk churn loaded with small plates and gravel to whatever weight. The handles are about 1/2 to 3/4 and as it's difficult to stand up both your hands and the back gets fried (the pain part) and then you go, go, go. See if it's on YT - it's great to watch and you'll find yourself willing on a rival cos it's torture to do.

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Think the log will be a knockout event for max weight - We all try 80 k , if you dont lift it your out and if you do you go on to the next round at a higher weight , this carries on untill a winner is found - thats my understanding of a round robin anyway ( could be totally wrong lol )  - The walk of pain is an awkward object ( milk churn ) carried in both hands for max distance without dropping  - Im gonna be there too mate and hopefully another guy from neath , should be a great day - 

Take it easy  chris

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUrwKctMfo8

Walk of pain. Nuff said.

Round robin. is you all line up and take the first lift if you pass the lift you go to the back of the line if you fail you are out when we get back to the first guy in the line the weight goes up and we start agian the shorter the que the less rest you get and the heavyer the log becomes it's quite fast paced. max weight pressed wins.

lol , beat me to it steve 

By the time i typed my answer two of ya beat me to it but i did get a youtube link into my answer. :)

lol , reckon your link beats my speed mike  
Really looking forward to the comp mate , the missus is sick of me talking bout it already lol , thinking of making a weekend of it so I can watch the novice comp as well and treat the missus to a night out in gloucester to boot - show her the bright lights lol

another really silly question der, what incroments will the log go up in weight in each lift each side so i can start training for this, if the log starts at 80kg whats the next weight 85kg 90 etc last question honnest lol

cheers mat spence

i recon it will be 80,90,100 then in 5kg jumps and down to 2.5 kg when there are just a few left in.

I will add contact details etc this weekend.

fantastic news, relly looking forward to it now, my training starts this week and hopefully will be fighting fit by june, thanks again

mat spence.

i have always been interested in having a go at a strongman comp but the events are 'too heavy' this seems ok, with me only being 83 k bw always not heavy enough later on in the year would be good for me.  Only got back in serious at xmas

bodyweight 70k lifts in comp snatch 132.5k cl+jk 160k
78k lifts in training sn 145k cl+Jk 170
front squat ATG 185k x1