The Strongest Little Old Man in America
I have always enjoyed lifting heavy, and I have always enjoyed the confidence of lifting and training. When I was first introduced to the sport of Strongman several years ago, I really fell in love with it for two reasons: (1) the strength utilized is a functional strength. In other words, instead of just picking up a bar like in power lifting, we would heave rocks and huge tires. It is real strenth (2) It is fun to watch and train. I used to say that I wanted to pick up a car by my 40th birthday, but now that is commonplace! Everyone knows a car is heavy and i am disappointed if I only get a few reps!
But the body ages and keeping all of the peices/parts connected gets harder. My goal this year is to win the LW NAS Masters National Championship, but I want to learn how to balance all of the parts of my life; work/training/family.
Another great thing about Strongman is that, unlike power lifting, there is a big conditioning component. Speed and general physical fitness play a large part in the success of a strongman. Because of that, diet plays a huge role. I am eating cleanly and trying to maintain my weight as close to 230 as possible. I am nursing a rotator cuff strain (I believe it was caused by sleeping on it wrong!!), but my weight is good.
Goals:
1. Win the Masters
2. Be more disciplined on water intake
3. Improve the quality and be more disciplined on meals 2 and 4 daily.
4. Sweat every day. (get on the elliptical or the treadmill for some time even if no training)
I will try to post regularly! any help will be appreiciated!
