[KCSTRONGMAN]

I lifted with her at Clark’s once, and judged her at the nationals from the pic.Fantastic lifter!
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I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Perfect, Al.
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I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

I know for me, it is not the number of years put in, it’s the mileage. When I was still doing strongman, I felt as though I’d never lift in the masters class, as I would always be strong enough to do the open weights. As it turns out, I never lifted in the masters class in SM because my body was too broke down to keep doing the sport. Once toward the end of my career, I was told by a fellow competitor that I was 86 in strongman years. So, the experience only takes you so far, but for most of us, the body starts to break down at some point. I think that is where the formula comes in. Like I said, I will probably always be annoyed by it, but until we have enough lifters to have multiple guys competing in the same divisions, it is a way that allows us to compete against everyone else. Otherwise we all just get first place in our division, making us look like that kindergarten teacher that gentleman wrote so elegantly about in his Motorhead article.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Some great lifting this weekend. Thanks to everyone for supporting this meet. Results and write-up have been submitted for review.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Cant wait to see you guys tomorrow! Should be a great battle. Down to 10 lifters, as I tweaked my back doing the postal and will be unable to compete. While that sucks for me, cause training was going very well, it is great for you all because it means I can spend all day judging so no one will have to pull double duty as competitor and judge. Will have water all day and sandwiches or something for Lunch.
Looks like the weather might be drab and a bit rainy (though not storming) the temperature is going to cooperate at under 70 degrees all day. Safe travels and see you all in the AM.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

HE must really be old then, because the marathon was contested in Greece in the 1896 Olympics.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Formulas have always irritated me. It always felt foolish whan you were the top lifter by hundreds of pounds only to lose on formula. However, when I an meets with awards by total pounds and by formula, it cost me more money, and almost without fail, the same guys were getting the same awards, whether it was based on formula or not. That told me that usually, the best lifter was winning. Not always, but usually. And without a formula of some kind, there is no way to compare lifters across the spectrum of weight and age. So, even though they often aggravate me, and will probably continue to do so, I do not think getting rid of them would do anything for our org. It does seem that the older the lifter gets after a certain age, the further they fall down the results lists, so maybe the way the Brits do it would be a correct move. And that would get us on the same page in another area.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Leroy and I discussed that yesterday (Leroy, feel free to chime in). I have a hard time getting offended by things like this. Just like when they had “Cheap seats” episodes on WSM and Highland games. Some people got their panties in a bunch about being made fun of. Fact is, those, and we are a fringe sport. I do realize the absurdity of some of what we do. I found it funny the last time, to my knowledge, that my neck lift was in Guinness, and they just listed it among a number of circus freak show lifts like amount lifted with eyelids and such. I guess I aint above being in the freak show. But in my book, anybody that strives to be theri best self in any discipline is doing OK.
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I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Sorry-here is the link

http://www.oddlifts.com/

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Definitely rambling and fll of fluff. Definitely inaccurate at times. Say, here is the website for the other org mentioned in the article:

Funny, it was around when I got started in all-round, apparently. I had not heard about it until recently. Looks like the guy who ran it kicked it a few years back?

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Chad and Denny are in. Final tally of lifters is 11. Pretty good turnout.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

All entries due Sat (in 6 days) get them to me asap so that I can finalize awards.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Ruth-you would have done well/

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Chris Todd of KCSTRONGMAN is in! Up to 9 competitors. Get em in now!
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I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Defending Champ, Greg Cook is now entered. Going to be a great meet!

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