How Small is Too Small?

[brob2]

My massage therapist is 5' and this year, while winning her weight class, came second overall in the Maritime provinces power lifting championship. She is what I would call fit and fabulous.

[azwildcat96]

Do it. You'll love it! Find a training group and practice. There is no substitute for getting your hands on the weights.

Last November we (The Tucson Celtic Festival) hosted the Lightweight World Championship, and let me be the first person to tell you that those "little" guys (under 200 lbs) can out throw many/most of the bigger guys!

Size and brute strength will get you so far, and can be an advantage, but learning the technique is the key!

Last thought...respect the caber. It can hurt you. Don't be scared of it, just respect it.

[SilverOtter]

If you are strong for your size, then you are strong enough, period. And you can always get stronger with appropriate training. Moreover, strength is only one component of being a good thrower; technique is equally, if not more, important.

Sometimes I accidentally rip towels when I'm drying my back.

Finally, why are you waiting until October? Find a game next month, and several more in between now and October. If you look around there may be a practice group in your area who will welcome your participation. Just ask and you will receive help. Throwers are like that, trust me.

Because that's when the next game in my area is. My work schedule is pretty tight, so I can't really go on road trips on the weekends.

My massage therapist is 5' and this year, while winning her weight class, came second overall in the Maritime provinces power lifting championship. She is what I would call fit and fabulous.

Awesome!

[Alan H]

If you find a practice group to train with, and you work with them steadily once a week, by October you will be WELL prepared for your first Games.

Note that "throwing strength" and "gym strength" are not the same thing. While it's absolutely true that squats and presses and cleans will help you on the field, there is no substitute for getting your hands on the equipment and throwing it.

Throw. Throw, throw, throw and throw some more.

[Alan H]

Oh, and one other thing....the core of your question is: "Am I too small to do this?"

And my response is....Has being "too small" ever stopped you before?

[Reiver]

Oh, and one other thing....the core of your question is: "Am I too small to do this?"

And my response is....Has being "too small" ever stopped you before?

Do a search for Audie Murphy, very small fella.....

[rlh2]

Do it! It's a blast. You won't forget it.