Destined to never get the clips of my shield and bag throw, so here’s my little write up of my first comp since August 2023
Firstly, I totalled up my training sessions done since Jacob was born on the 8th September and this show on the 17th Jan, and I managed 36 in 4 and a bit months, with my first event session happening on the 28th November. This isn’t a brag, or a feel sorry for me moment, just a note at how proud I am of my body, and my program (cheers for the help
@mstsystems ) in being able to get me ready once again.
Right, lead up to comp was fun, everything I normally used to do was drastically altered by being a new dad, but that kind of made the whole process less important, and everything that was thrown at me I just rolled with, rather than panicking. A new me so to speak, won’t go into details, but I’ll tell ya if you ask 😂
Comp day came, was very vey nervous, loads of self doubt, but was all washed away with one swift tug of a deadlift bar. As soon as the lights were on me, it all came flooding back, and I was in my element once more, what a feeling. So, events I got on video -
Vid 1 - 260kg dead for reps - 8 reps = 2nd 🥈- maybe had 1 more, but had agreed with Mel to play it safe here, and not go for any risky reps, so I didn’t knacker my hip again, and be out for another 3 years. Happy with the set though
Vid 2 - 95kg log for reps in 60s - 9 reps - 2nd place 🥈- went as fast as I could, can’t viper anymore due to hip, so knew Conor would have me here. Didn’t run out of strength, just time
Vid 3 - 290kg yoke, 15m drop turn 15m - 18.6 seconds - 1st place 🥇- don’t get beaten on yoke, full stop 😂. Would have been faster, but almost lost my brace sledging the
@keldo the MC on the way back.
Finished 2nd overall, had a great day, and just buzzing to be back. Thanks to
@unbreakable_promotions and
@officialstrongman_ for a top day, and to everyone who has stuck by me these last 3 years, you are truly a great bunch.
And for those who thought my face was gone forever, your favourite worst nightmare has returned. I ain’t going no where.
Peace up ✌🏼 ⬆️ A-Town down, Flash out
#strongman #log #deadlift #yoke
