The San Diego Highland Games

[Panache]

Yaish,

I've been looking at your instructions for the 100lb. rock throw and trying to visualize the whole thing in my head.

Quote "Squat down in a good position, get a grip on the rock,"

With you so far...

Quote: "then hike it to your chest and start standing. Use your momentum from standing to assist as you jerk it over your head."

I'm having some trouble with this bit. Instead of mentally getting the rock over my head I keep imagining horrible snapping, crackling, and screaming sounds that are finally drowned out by the arriving ambulance's siren.

My hat is off to you for the strength and discipline to not only compete, but win as a Highland Games athlete.

Cheers

[Deolain]

Congrats Josh, it was good to see you at the games. You are definitely right about the location of the competition. It makes it much easier to watch the games.

[Yaish]

Picking up a 100 lb rock


Throwing a 100 lb rock (this throw only went 10 feet. My next throw was better, and won me the competition)


This throw was good for 4th place


On the way to a perfect 12:00 (and 2nd place)


Me and my buds.

[mkmound]

Congrats on your scores!! Thanks for posting the pics.

I'm with Panache . . . I think I can handle the "squat down and grip the rock" part . . .