Completing my first strongman competition

BigNorthernBear

Having just completed my first strongman competition was a great thing. 8 years ago I could not do a push-up! For 2 years its been on my list of things to try so I did.

I started working out at 39, started serious lifting at 42. I am now just 48.

I would encourage anyone after something different to consider Strongman/woman training.

In full disclosure my weight held me back especially on the carry event, which was a prime motivator for getting back to shedding some and thus signing up to MFP, I have gotten quite large around the gut!

Most Strongman competitions are 5 events, this one had 4, whatever, it was free to join and open call so I signed up at the last minute on Meetup and went for it

7 competitors in men's, 3 in women's, no weight classes

Results below

• Overhead log press, 2nd place
• Deadlift, first place - leaving me tied for first, a great start! But...
• Farmers carry, 4th, did not drop weights problem was speed
• Truck pull - muscle spasms prevented me from proper position, so had to stand and pull only with arms 6th place

Fun factor was 10/10.

The beautiful thing I am learning about Strongman is its not a big ego sport, and everyone supports each other, even competitors will cheer you on like you are their first born.

Competing really demonstrated to me just where I have been neglecting things and I intend to do much better in the next.

quiksylver296

Awesome!

I'm with you, starting powerlifting this year at 42 years old. So fun!

Penthesilea514

Congratulations!! Sounds like you had an awesome time too

RandJ6280

Dude, that is AWESOME. I turn 55 next week and have considered starting the Starting Strength program. I've only been here about a month on MFP. I'm looking at fighting Father time and kicking his butt.
It's been over a year since I worked out. Before my workouts were more overall body circuit training. But now I want to go for strength. So, any advice you can offer... I'll take it.

Heather4448

So cool! Congrats!

IILikeToMoveItMoveIt

That sounds like you had a super awesome time! I've been wanting to do strongwoman but wasn't sure I could do it. I do powerlifting now so maybe one day I can do strongman too! Sounds like great fun! Congrats on your achievements!