how does one begin to train for events such as these?

[Alan H]

You're in Virginia?

Find someplace to pick up the implements once or twice and then just suck it up and sign up for the C's at the Potomac Festival.


2009 Potomac Celtic Festival
www.pcfest.org


Weekend after next! June 12-13!

Sure you'll suck. You'll fall all over yourself and you'll wonder how you'll EVER throw 56 pounds. We all start out that way, but so what? You'll be DOING it! Then start practicing for Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina in July...probably a bit of a drive, but that's OK

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
www.gmhg.org


Here's a goal for you! Set at least one PR at these Games!

http://www.vascottishgames.org/

and then finish up the season here:

http://www.richmondceltic.com/

You CAN do this.

[KidKidneys]

You're in Virginia?

Find someplace to pick up the implements once or twice and then just suck it up and sign up for the C's at the Potomac Festival.


2009 Potomac Celtic Festival
www.pcfest.org


Weekend after next! June 12-13!

Sure you'll suck. You'll fall all over yourself and you'll wonder how you'll EVER throw 56 pounds. We all start out that way, but so what? You'll be DOING it! Then start practicing for Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina in July...probably a bit of a drive, but that's OK

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
www.gmhg.org


Here's a goal for you! Set at least one PR at these Games!

http://www.vascottishgames.org/

and then finish up the season here:

http://www.richmondceltic.com/

You CAN do this.

thanks for the info... I was aware of the va scottish games, their site is what steered me in this direction in the first place. was not aware of all the others though

[jgorley]

I was lucky and happened upon my coaches accidentaly. They were pracitcing in a field and I just walked up to say hello. I would work really hard to find a local you could practice with. If you don't just jump in and try it at a game, talk to some of the competitors and find a local who can help you. When you start, video your practice and post it on Utube. Let us know and we can help analyze your form as best we can. Welcome to the family of throwers here on XMTS!

James

Also check out NASGAWEB.com

[B Hall]

I would check out m.a.s.a. www.heavyevents.com. They have training groups in vienna, Va and Richmond, Va.

[Detroitpete]

Highland Athletics is a really positive environment.. The guys ( and gals) are really supportive, we're all pulling for everyone to do well. you don't have to be a huge bruiser to do this stuff. Tim C is a good thrower and he's about 5' 9", 175 pounds. A couple of the new guys I'm working with are tough young bucks, but they're well under 200 pounds.

Find someone experienced to work with, at least the first half-dozen times you throw and you'll short circuit mistakes that kept me throwing at a mediocre level for my entire first season. Make up your own gear, find a buddy who wants to do this so you have a pair of eyes watching you and go to it.

And remember..YouTube is your friend! There are a million videos up there from the Pros to total amateurs that have no idea what to do. Watch the professionals closely...where to they cast the weight, what are their feet doing..etc. etc.

you CAN do this.

Everything Alan said!

I live in the middle of the city and I throw in a local park. Ok, so people clear out when they see the caber.

Best advice I can give is to just get your toys together and just thorw--not hard, but so you get an idea of what is involved. Then go to the next highland games you can get to and talk to the guys. We're a friendly bunch and will gladly share tips. Everytime I compete I talk to guys who want to get into the sport. I've even been there when they've competed in their first games as a novice. Great to see---come on in--you'll love it!

[KidKidneys]

I would check out m.a.s.a. www.heavyevents.com. They have training groups in vienna, Va and Richmond, Va.

I see they have a group in vienna.... right close by to me. but nobody is sharing info yet, its a very slow moving board it seems

and go bucks

[medic78]

do as the rest have said and become a student of youtube watch and learn lift and throw good luck and see you at the trig

[B Hall]

sheaf daddy (Bryan) is the one to talk to in Viennia. If you go on there board they have a practice schedule.
http://www.heavyevents.com/phpBB3/vi....php?f=3&t=823