Near St. Louis???

[b fold the truth]

Ok...if you are near St. Louis, MO this weekend and are looking for some fun...I'll be competing this weekend.

My 2nd Pro Strongman Show and one of the biggest and best in the country EVER!!! Fox will be there and it will be a "Fitness Extravaganza" full of bodybuilding, Martial Arts, Arm Wrestling, etc...

I compete both Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 AM and tickets are $10.

It will be a fun weekend not to miss, especially if you are going to be in the area!!!
http://www.x-tremestrongman.com/2004stlff.html

B True
Clint Darden

 

[out_at_sea]

Yo B,

Is that a regional contest?

When are gonna compete for nationals and what does it take to make it there?

 

[b fold the truth]

Yo B,

Is that a regional contest?

When are gonna compete for nationals and what does it take to make it there?

This is a BIG contest and there are 5 spots up for grabs for Nationals.

Right now there will be about 15 people competing for 5 spots to Nationals at this contest. Several of those 15 people have been to Worlds before. It will be a dogfight to make top 15 this weekend...a BIG dogfight.

B True

 

[out_at_sea]

This is a BIG contest and there are 5 spots up for grabs for Nationals.

Right now there will be about 15 people competing for 5 spots to Nationals at this contest. Several of those 15 people have been to Worlds before. It will be a dogfight to make top 15 this weekend...a BIG dogfight.

B True

15 guyscompeting for 5 spot??
Why do you say "to make top 15 this weekend". if there are only 5 spots for Nationals?

What are your chances? Healthy?

 

[b fold the truth]

15 guyscompeting for 5 spot??
Why do you say "to make top 15 this weekend". if there are only 5 spots for Nationals?

What are your chances? Healthy?

Well, 20 or more Pro's will be competing. The 5 guys who placed top 5 at Nationals and went to Worlds last year...get an automatic bid to Nationals.

The two competitors who promoted contests this year...also got an automatic bid to Nationals.

They only gave 2 qualifying spots at Boston...barely missed me even with a torn hamstring.

Last weekend they had a contest in Cali where near everyone there who competed got a spot to Nationals. There were only about 12 competitors there and the top 5 non-qualified persons got a spot.

This last contest...they will be taking the next 5 non-qualified guys. Here is the competitor list:
Steve Kirit (qualified)
Jesse Marunde (qualified)
Chad Coy (qualified)
Don Pope (qualified)
Jon Anderson (qualified)
Odd Haugen (qualified)
Phil Pfister (qualified)
Shawn Smith (qualified)

Geoff Dolan (Canadian, can't qualify here)

Abdul Wesoloski
Brian Holt
Clint Darden
Jared Spybrook
Karl Gillingham (been to the Worlds a few times)
Matt Methany (top 10 in the US_
Matt Cook
Nick Courtad(Inj)
Pat McGettigan (top 12 a couple years ago)
Walter Gogola (placed 6th last year, plans to set a new WR log press)
Jason Davidson
Brett Latta
Ron Slusarski
Sam McMahon (good pro, very tough)
Chad Smith (placed 6th 2 years ago, AMAZINGLY strong)

My chances are slim...to be honest. I am going to have fun, give it my all, and let the cards fall where they may. If I qualify...I qualify. If not...I don't.

My hamstring still hurts and hinders my training and progress. I'm getting stronger every week.
Loaded my 365 stone to 61"
Squatted a raw 607 x 2 and 495 x 8
Log clean and press with 325.5 x 1
Viking Press with 355 x 2
Super Yoke Walk with 1k x 25'

I'm stronger on some things but with a lot more pain than normal. All in due time. I'm still a rookie and injured.

B True

 

[b fold the truth]

Bump for the day/afternoon crew...

B True

 

[Werd]

I will have to pass...

I have my kids - one of them will be 9 and then Sunday is Mother's Day.

But we'll all be sending you positive thoughts and our love.

 

[Smurfy]

Clint-
I sure wish St. Louis was closer to Chicagoland. If it was only like 2 hours i would be there in a heartbeat. I'll be thinking about you this weekend and wishing you the best. You're going to do great. Can't wait to hear your results!

 

[pitbullstl]

Bump for the day/afternoon crew...

B True

On of these days our paths will cross.......this weekend my parents are coming in, and we will be down at the lake for Mother's Day.

Good Luck Bro!...

 

[Scotsman]

Damn I wish I could be there but can't see it happening. All the best to you and you'll do all your best I'm sure.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[Whiskey]

Bfold, I will be there!! Saturday morning, I am there!!

Whiskey

 

[b fold the truth]

Bfold, I will be there!! Saturday morning, I am there!!

Whiskey

Awesome!!!

Please come and introduce yourself to me. Seriously.

B True

 

[Tiervexx]

There is a pretty good chance that I will be able to come on saturday but not on sunday.

exactly where is it?

 

[b fold the truth]

Downtown St. Louis at the America's Center.

Here is the motel info...the center is just next to it:
Renaissance Grand Hotel
800 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
Tel: 1-888-236-2427

B True

 

[Forge]

Damn, it's too far for me. I'd love to see one of these though, is Fox going to televise it or are they just covering it for a news spot?

Good luck Bfold.

 

[sh4dowf4lcon]

So is your hammy healed up good bro? Sometimes with that bruising is a severe tear or pull. Did you have to have medical attention or just ice and stretch?

Good Luck Bfold!

 

[b fold the truth]

Damn, it's too far for me. I'd love to see one of these though, is Fox going to televise it or are they just covering it for a news spot?

Good luck Bfold.

Will be televised sometime in the coming month(s) after the contest.

B True

 

[Werd]

GO KICK SOME BUTT!!!!!

*big hug*

 

[b fold the truth]

GO GRAB SOME BUTT!!!!!

*big hug*

I sure am HOPING to

B True

 

[Werd]

OH NO YOU DID NOT JUST DO THAT!


HEheheheheheheheheheheheeeee

You gonna have access to a cell? I'll give you a call sat night after my kids are asleep if you like. Just to blow you kisses.

 

[b fold the truth]

OH NO YOU DID NOT JUST DO THAT!


HEheheheheheheheheheheheeeee

You gonna have access to a cell? I'll give you a call sat night after my kids are asleep if you like. Just to blow you kisses.

I have a cell phone...that only works in Europe...lol.

Nefi and I will be back on Monday afternoon/evening

B True

 

[sh4dowf4lcon]

So is your hammy healed up good bro? Sometimes with that bruising is a severe tear or pull. Did you have to have medical attention or just ice and stretch?

Good Luck Bfold!

How is your hamstring BFOLD?

 

[Werd]

I have a cell phone...that only works in Europe...lol.

Nefi and I will be back on Monday afternoon/evening

B True

Check your PM's... I would love to be able to meet you BOTH!!!

I have so much respect and admiration for her. From what you told me about her she is the kind of woman that I hope my kids can become someday.

 

[b fold the truth]

How is your hamstring BFOLD?

lol...it hurts. I am getting stronger though and it hasn't re-torn yet. I take that as a good sign.

Recently I've done raw squats with 607 x 2, 495 x 8, deadlifted a raw and easy 623, took 1k for 25' on the Super Yoke, 735 on the Conan's Wheel for near 100', loaded my 365 stone to 61" platform, etc... I'm getting stronger, just still in pain.

B True

 

[sh4dowf4lcon]

lol...it hurts. I am getting stronger though and it hasn't re-torn yet. I take that as a good sign.

Recently I've done raw squats with 607 x 2, 495 x 8, deadlifted a raw and easy 623, took 1k for 25' on the Super Yoke, 735 on the Conan's Wheel for near 100', loaded my 365 stone to 61" platform, etc... I'm getting stronger, just still in pain.

B True

I have respect for your effort and hard work. I know you will give 100% and I wish you a fast and speedy recovery. I know hammys can linger, especially if it is a tear that bruises. I know you know yourself better than anyone. Keep it loose and keep the scar tissue stretched the best you can. Many times the scar tissue will separate again if it is not stretched good. Try to keep it limber as possible. You know, stretching it when you dont want to and stuff. I wish you all the best

 

[b fold the truth]

I have respect for your effort and hard work. I know you will give 100% and I wish you a fast and speedy recovery. I know hammys can linger, especially if it is a tear that bruises. I know you know yourself better than anyone. Keep it loose and keep the scar tissue stretched the best you can. Many times the scar tissue will separate again if it is not stretched good. Try to keep it limber as possible. You know, stretching it when you dont want to and stuff. I wish you all the best

Thanks man...it does bruise about 2x a week...on leg days. If I can just hold up this weekend, have a stellar performance, I can be ready for Nationals in August. Just have to qualify...

...either way...I'm going to have fun this weekend

B True

 

[sh4dowf4lcon]

hamstrings that bruise are injured bro, hope it is a minor tear and nothing like the bone and muscle separated or tendon tear etc... You ice and stretch of course, is it painful?
Hammy usually hurt like hell, bike, stretching, and running helps me work out minor hammy issues when they arise.

Have fun dude.

 

[b fold the truth]

It only hurts when I breathe or touch it...lol.

See you guys next week.

B True