Training for Highland Athletics

[Prester John]

Hey there

Is there anyone on this board that is training for Highland athletics?

Any of you in Northeast Ohio doing so?

I'd love to get some pointers for it.

I'm interested in possibly entering the Master's division this summer, and, though I'll never win a thing (short levers), I'd love to not humiliate myself too much.

All assistance appreciated.

[Sciuropterus]

Try a Russian Kettlebell. ( http://www.russiankettlebells.com/ )
I use a 16Kg for Ju-Jitsu training and it is an awesome tool. I have never seen faster results in my life.

There are several Highland athletes that now train with them. I have met Pavel T. a few times, and been to some of his kettlebell classes in MN, the guy knows his stuff.

I confess that I have been delinquent in my training for the last few months, work is busy and we have a 7-month old baby crawling around. Time to make a new year's resolution...

[Prester John]

haha Thanks, I have the 35lber and a loadable 10" 60 or so lber from Detroit Barbell (it has a 2" handle, and is huge).

I understand about the baby in the home. That's why it took me 20 yrs to get back into the gym. I've made some life goals in the last 7 months, and I don't plan on quitting.

Highland games seem like a fun place to play.

I, too, met Pavel. At last years Arnold Classic in Columbus. Very nice guy. I think I'm going for the 2 pood this year.

[Prester John]

Here's my proof, also with a Captain's of Crush gripper.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frjohn...60.jpg&.src=ph

[Sciuropterus]

That thing is huge! You should be wearing a leopard skin/tarzan loincloth like the old circus strongmen!

My wife uses a 16Kg kettlebell also- she is a commercial tile setter and has crazy strong forearms and legs from tossing around bags of concrete mix all day.

[MacMullen]

John, that's a great pic! I think it's the beard that threw me when I read that you were training for the Highland games. I think the beard adds a few years.

I have a couple of friends who want to compete when we go to the Highland Games in the Twin Cities this summer. I'd be interested in giving it a try myself, but I have no idea where to start, or how to go about training for the events.

Any suggestions?

[Sciuropterus]

For some reason they now hold the MN games in the middle of July when it is hovering around 100º. I am seriously considering not going this year, it was that bad last year. Why can't they have it in May or September?

For those who have not been to MN, it gets VERY hot in the summer, big ol' mosqitos, too (it's our state bird)

It's not always winter here! (it sure is now, however)

[MacMullen]

For those who have not been to MN, it gets VERY hot in the summer, big ol' mosqitos, too (it's our state bird)

I lived for in the TC's for about ten years, so I'm very familiar with the heat and humidity. That's one thing I love about the UP - the summers here are the best. We have about two weeks of weather that's too hot, but the rest of the summer is better than anywhere else I have ever been.

In the Highland Games, does one have to enter all of the heavy events, or can one pick and choose one or two?

[flyv65]

Try a Russian Kettlebell. ( http://www.russiankettlebells.com/ )
I use a 16Kg for Ju-Jitsu training and it is an awesome tool. I have never seen faster results in my life.

That's a ringing endorsement, Sciuro: are they really that good, those of you who work out with kettleballs?

Bryan...pretty tired of the same old exercise routine...

[davedove]

That's a ringing endorsement, Sciuro: are they really that good, those of you who work out with kettleballs?

Bryan...pretty tired of the same old exercise routine...

Yeah, I'm interested too. Can anyone give us any more information?