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There I was at the Bergman farm for a day of training, just minding my own business, when the 3 brothers threw my gear and me in a truck and started driving. Little did I know that they had signed me up for my first strongman contest.
I was scared shitless. I have only been doing strongman training as an auxiliary to my PLing. I really have no idea what I am doing or how to do a lot of the events. I was so nervous that I nearly puked a few times. Thankfully, the whole Bergman crew was there also competing, except for Jason who just did an autograph session, and helped with the events.
Of course because I am a big fat PLer, I was in the heavyweight class too....
Here are my results.
Day 1:
400 lb Conan's Wheel - 332 feet (3 1/3 laps)
900 lb tire flip - Timed event for 3 flips, I only got 2
45,000 lb cement truck pull for 65' - I got it in 41.2 sec.
Except for the tire I had never done any of those events.
Day 2 (I know, I went back for more punishment):
275 lb beer keg medley: Chase down 5 kegs and bring them back & stand them up on a 5' platform. I did it in 1:28
Arm over arm 2 pick up truck pull 60' - I got it in 35 sec and tore off the skin on a few fingers
Atlas stone medley. 250, 275, 300, 325, 345 to 48" - I got the first 3 in 18 sec, but couldn't get the rest.
In my weight class I placed 12th out of 30 with Paul and Luke Bergman taking 1st & second respectfully. In the lightweights two members of the Bergman crew took the top 2 positions as well.
Today is tuesday, and I am still having a hard time walking - my whole body hurts. I have bruises all over.
The thing is, I had so much fun, that I am seriously thinking of switching over to SM from PLing. I've even registered for another event in August.
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I was scared shitless. I have only been doing strongman training as an auxiliary to my PLing. I really have no idea what I am doing or how to do a lot of the events. I was so nervous that I nearly puked a few times. Thankfully, the whole Bergman crew was there also competing, except for Jason who just did an autograph session, and helped with the events.
Of course because I am a big fat PLer, I was in the heavyweight class too....
Here are my results.
Day 1:
400 lb Conan's Wheel - 332 feet (3 1/3 laps)
900 lb tire flip - Timed event for 3 flips, I only got 2
45,000 lb cement truck pull for 65' - I got it in 41.2 sec.
Except for the tire I had never done any of those events.
Day 2 (I know, I went back for more punishment):
275 lb beer keg medley: Chase down 5 kegs and bring them back & stand them up on a 5' platform. I did it in 1:28
Arm over arm 2 pick up truck pull 60' - I got it in 35 sec and tore off the skin on a few fingers
Atlas stone medley. 250, 275, 300, 325, 345 to 48" - I got the first 3 in 18 sec, but couldn't get the rest.
In my weight class I placed 12th out of 30 with Paul and Luke Bergman taking 1st & second respectfully. In the lightweights two members of the Bergman crew took the top 2 positions as well.
Today is tuesday, and I am still having a hard time walking - my whole body hurts. I have bruises all over.
The thing is, I had so much fun, that I am seriously thinking of switching over to SM from PLing. I've even registered for another event in August.
B-
