I'm Back! Look Out!

[the_alcatraz]

Wisconsin.

And yes, you are a stalker, but that's OK with me. I like the attention.

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Rofl

 

[Scotsman]

I've made the decision to hit the competitions again. Look out all you old farts - Blazer is back!

I will be your ego killer!

1st up, I am out to prove that Kansas' Strongest Man is really from Wisconsin. I'm bringing the extra sharp cheddar and passing it around! And someone better call the ambulance now, because if I don't win, you better bet that the only way they are getting me out of there in on a stretcher, because I left everything I had on the floor.

The serious training started today. No more fucking around. Everybody better stand the fuck back for their own safety! No more "just keeping in shape." Its time to let the beast out of the cage!

To paraphrase Mr. Ali, I am going to kill myself in the gym to live the rest of my life as a champion!

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If in fact I don't bring the title back to Colorado with me. Barring the unforseen I'll meet you there.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[future]

So what are you aiming to do for your training?

 

[bblazer]

If in fact I don't bring the title back to Colorado with me. Barring the unforseen I'll meet you there.

Cheers,
Scotsman

Very cool! We can share tacky!

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[bblazer]

So what are you aiming to do for your training?

I need to work on some very specific things. In no particular order:

1) My O2 depletion endurance. My anaerobic capacity has gone down the toilet.

2) I need to get times down for yoke and stones. The yoke issue is a result of some knee stabilization problems that I haven't been able to find an answer for yet, and the stones apply to the above.

3) Recovery of a lift is on the list too. For example, if I have to do an axle clean & press, and things in the clean go wrong I want to be able to convert to a continental much sooner and save the lift.

Other than those specifics, I am going to be chasing even better form for events, and trying to put more on all of my lifts in general.

The Kansas comp is actually pretty light and I picked it as a come back event specifically because of that. Hopefully it will show me where more weakness is without a lot a risk.

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[Scotsman]

Very cool! We can share tacky!

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Definitely, can share the tacky, I also have a pretty good vidcam that I'll be bringing. This will be my third shot at the Kansas strongest man. Have gotten hurt both previous trips actually had to withdraw last time. So my primary goal is to finish strong. I really like the events.

As far as your yolk troubles here's something you can try if you haven't already. Basically use your hips to move you forward and keep your knees basically locked the whole time. Watch vids of Savickas doing yolk and you can see he barely moves his knees at all but yet flies down the course. Karlsen and a few others do it this was as well.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[bblazer]

Definitely, can share the tacky, I also have a pretty good vidcam that I'll be bringing. This will be my third shot at the Kansas strongest man. Have gotten hurt both previous trips actually had to withdraw last time. So my primary goal is to finish strong. I really like the events.

As far as your yolk troubles here's something you can try if you haven't already. Basically use your hips to move you forward and keep your knees basically locked the whole time. Watch vids of Savickas doing yolk and you can see he barely moves his knees at all but yet flies down the course. Karlsen and a few others do it this was as well.

Cheers,
Scotsman

I was going to work on that exact method this weekend. Sort of like "floating" across the floor. Bergmann is really good at it too.

I have to say that I find strongman much more challenging than PLing. People don't realize just how technical the events really are. I know that I didn't. It will also show you in a real hurry where your weak spots are. I can honestly say I was really good at the big three lifts, but when I went SM I found out that in reality I was not only a pussy, but stupid as hell too.

I'm glad you'll be there. It's going to be nice to have someone there other than my wife that I know - especially another competitor. I'm glad you're still with the young guys and not up with us at the adult diaper (masters) division.

Do you prefer Elite or Jack Tack so I know what to bring.

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[the_alcatraz]

Little healthy competition - love it!

 

[artificialaspirations]

I was going to work on that exact method this weekend. Sort of like "floating" across the floor. Bergmann is really good at it too.

I have to say that I find strongman much more challenging than PLing. People don't realize just how technical the events really are. I know that I didn't. It will also show you in a real hurry where your weak spots are. I can honestly say I was really good at the big three lifts, but when I went SM I found out that in reality I was not only a pussy, but stupid as hell too.

I'm glad you'll be there. It's going to be nice to have someone there other than my wife that I know - especially another competitor. I'm glad you're still with the young guys and not up with us at the adult diaper (masters) division.

Do you prefer Elite or Jack Tack so I know what to bring.

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Care to expound on the highlighted statement?

I would have liked to see your PL logs, too.

 

[bblazer]

Care to expound on the highlighted statement?

I would have liked to see your PL logs, too.

SM requires a ton more strength in places that PLing doesn't even touch. For a moment, think about the complexities of one of the favorites, the Atlas Stones. There is nothing in PLing that even comes close to that. Same with yoke runs farmers walk, fingal fingers, etc, etc. Now put some of those events into a medley, and you really can see what I mean.

And when I say I was/am stupid as hell, it is because I have had a very hard time putting those athletic mechanics into my head. Can I muscle around a bunch of SM implements? Sure. But can I do them with any type of speed or grace like you see on TV or with the guys I train with? Hell no. Not even close. Hopefully that will come in time.

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