Novice Strongman contest in NC, Sept 25, 2010

Preparation, Preparedness & Prevention Fitness and Nutrition
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Training for strongman is one of the best ways to build usable tactical strength. This is the perfect strongman contest for beginners. The Strongest Man at the Y will be held Sept 25, 2010 at the Salisbury, NC YMCA. Events:

-short bus pull
-Atlas stones (180lb, 235, 250)- tacky allowed
-tire flip (550lb tire)
-farmer’s walk (120lb per hand)- these implements are MUCH easier to handle than DBs
-Fingal Fingers

Weight classes:

under 175
176-210
211-250
251 & up

Entry fee is $25. I’ve done this contest before, it’s well run and a good time. For more info contact Kenny Seagle at (704) 636 0111 ext 223 kseagle@rowanymca.com

Salisbury, NC YMCA http://www.rowanymca.com/branches/salisbury/
828 Jake Alexander Blvd West
Salisbury, NC 28144

2009 media coverage

http://www.salisburypost.com/News/081709-Strongman-competition
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Thanks, I will check this out.

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And there’s absolutely no flying involved, so you’re good!

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I’ll have to try and make it up there. Thanks for the heads up.

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Come on up, that would be great!

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Anyone else considering competing?

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The forecast for tomorrow is sunny and warm. Weigh in begins at 9am, contest starts at 11am. You guys traveling have a safe trip! I’ll be the guy in the Vibram Five Fingers, see you there.

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It was HOT, but what a great day! Can’t wait till March for the next one.

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It was a great contest! Everyone had fun. Check out the Strongest Man at the Y on Facebook, and please suggest it to your friends…http://www.facebook.com/pages/Strongest-Man-at-the-JF-Hurley-YMCA/108665365855375?ref=ts
Stone pics are up, more pics to come!

Some vids:

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

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvGVl-wg1FA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK6Y-BTmOQI