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10-27-2009, 08:50 AM
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I wanna compete at something...but what???
Hey guys...I'm 37 and looking for some added motivation to get into the best shape of my life.
What type of physique contests/challenges are available for middle-aged guys who want to compete at SOMETHING, but don't want to do a bodybuilding competition, powerlifting, marathon...lol...etc.???
Any "challenges" happening on this site right now I'm not aware of??
Thanks!
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10-27-2009, 08:53 AM
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See I do wear pants!!
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Ever throw stuff? It's a heck of a lot of fun...and you sometimes get free beer.
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Emperor Ming: Klytus! What is he doing?
Klytus: I don't know, sir... It looks like some kind of barbaric sport.
"Anyone dieting for Highland Games needs to take two weeks off...then quit." - the Jayster
"Any woman that would be interested in him, is obviously no threat to me." - Mrs.Gnomus
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10-27-2009, 08:57 AM
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Texas Aggie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GnomusMaximus
Ever throw stuff? It's a heck of a lot of fun...and you sometimes get free beer.
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But you have to wear a skirt right 
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10-27-2009, 09:00 AM
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See I do wear pants!!
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Seriously though, I'd give thought to a PL meet. Things like Highland Games and strongman require a certain strength level just to be able to complete the events. I don't know what kind of weights you can move so I can't say where you could start. At a PL meet you can start anywhere, and go as high as you can. Most people are familliar with the lifts and can learn the rules of competitive lifts fairly easily. You don't need any equipment to get started except for a singlet which are easy to find and cheap. You will also meet a ton of nice supportive people and it might lead you to other avenues like the ones I mentioned above. Anyway you go, good luck, and I hope it goes well.
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Emperor Ming: Klytus! What is he doing?
Klytus: I don't know, sir... It looks like some kind of barbaric sport.
"Anyone dieting for Highland Games needs to take two weeks off...then quit." - the Jayster
"Any woman that would be interested in him, is obviously no threat to me." - Mrs.Gnomus
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10-27-2009, 09:00 AM
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See I do wear pants!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by agsuper
But you have to wear a skirt right |
grrrrrrrr........
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Emperor Ming: Klytus! What is he doing?
Klytus: I don't know, sir... It looks like some kind of barbaric sport.
"Anyone dieting for Highland Games needs to take two weeks off...then quit." - the Jayster
"Any woman that would be interested in him, is obviously no threat to me." - Mrs.Gnomus
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10-27-2009, 09:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GnomusMaximus
Ever throw stuff? It's a heck of a lot of fun...and you sometimes get free beer.
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Funny you say that...I used to throw shot/disc and do highland games comps! ....and yes....I own my own kilt...lol...
My body has seen enough abuse from the throwing events and related training....now I just want to be lean and healthy...
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10-27-2009, 09:02 AM
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Texas Aggie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GnomusMaximus
grrrrrrrr........
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just messin looks like you could probably throw me
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10-27-2009, 09:07 AM
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See I do wear pants!!
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Originally Posted by jwojo
Funny you say that...I used to throw shot/disc and do highland games comps! ....and yes....I own my own kilt...lol...
My body has seen enough abuse from the throwing events and related training....now I just want to be lean and healthy...
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Awesome!!! Well then come back to the dark side....Hey, in a few years you'll be 40 and you can throw the 42 instead of that 56. It's so much easier on the shoulders.
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Emperor Ming: Klytus! What is he doing?
Klytus: I don't know, sir... It looks like some kind of barbaric sport.
"Anyone dieting for Highland Games needs to take two weeks off...then quit." - the Jayster
"Any woman that would be interested in him, is obviously no threat to me." - Mrs.Gnomus
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10-27-2009, 09:08 AM
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See I do wear pants!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by agsuper
just messin looks like you could probably throw me |
I know, I just like going grrrrrr......
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Emperor Ming: Klytus! What is he doing?
Klytus: I don't know, sir... It looks like some kind of barbaric sport.
"Anyone dieting for Highland Games needs to take two weeks off...then quit." - the Jayster
"Any woman that would be interested in him, is obviously no threat to me." - Mrs.Gnomus
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10-27-2009, 09:13 AM
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Texas Aggie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GnomusMaximus
I know, I just like going grrrrrr......
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Do they do that stuff down in Texas?
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10-27-2009, 09:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GnomusMaximus
Awesome!!! Well then come back to the dark side....Hey, in a few years you'll be 40 and you can throw the 42 instead of that 56. It's so much easier on the shoulders.
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Definitely sounds tempting! I tore my ACL about three years ago throwing the heavy hammer in the mud and I just had a second surgery on the same knee to scrape out some torn miniscus and bone chips.
Maybe when some time has passed and I'm feeling invincible again...lol...I'll get back to my roots!
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10-27-2009, 09:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jwojo
Hey guys...I'm 37 and looking for some added motivation to get into the best shape of my life.
What type of physique contests/challenges are available for middle-aged guys who want to compete at SOMETHING, but don't want to do a bodybuilding competition, powerlifting, marathon...lol...etc.???
Any "challenges" happening on this site right now I'm not aware of??
Thanks!
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a 5K is 3.1 miles. Very easy to train for.
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10-27-2009, 09:23 AM
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Fap free contest thread
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10-27-2009, 09:42 AM
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Texas Aggie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bdaswat
Fap free contest thread
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que?
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10-27-2009, 09:49 AM
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See I do wear pants!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by agsuper
Do they do that stuff down in Texas?
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Oh ya, lots of games in Tx. Some good throwers down there. Mike Baab, and the Sorins are all down there. Some great people, very active group.
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Emperor Ming: Klytus! What is he doing?
Klytus: I don't know, sir... It looks like some kind of barbaric sport.
"Anyone dieting for Highland Games needs to take two weeks off...then quit." - the Jayster
"Any woman that would be interested in him, is obviously no threat to me." - Mrs.Gnomus
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10-27-2009, 09:49 AM
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Texas Aggie
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Cypress, Texas, United States
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Quote:
Originally Posted by agsuper
Do they do that stuff down in Texas?
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referring to highland games.
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10-27-2009, 10:00 AM
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I think above all you should set your own personal fitness goal to achieve. When I used to help out clients for bodybuilding or fitness competitions I always told them to do it for themselves FIRST. If they place high then that is icing on the cake but they themselves had to achive their own goals on what they wanted to look like BEFORE they stepped on stage. They had to put the effort and dedication into the process and have a vision of what they wanted to look like. If they could accomplish that task then they WON!
You could never predict who else would show up on the day of the show and there are always people better than ourselves out there so if they won then turn to them and congratulate them because they too achieved their goals. If you're happy with the effort you made and the way you look then what more can you do? You don't cry because someone beat you... if they did, they most likely were better than you (don't let this get into a crooked judge thread...).
Anyways.... give yourself some short term and long term goals to achieve and start working towards them.
nuff said...
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10-27-2009, 12:26 PM
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Strongman is a fun hobby even if you don't compete. It's fun to make/acquire equipment and it breaks up the monotony of training inside.
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10-27-2009, 05:08 PM
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Liftin Forever
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jwojo
Hey guys...I'm 37 and looking for some added motivation to get into the best shape of my life.
What type of physique contests/challenges are available for middle-aged guys who want to compete at SOMETHING, but don't want to do a bodybuilding competition, powerlifting, marathon...lol...etc.???
Any "challenges" happening on this site right now I'm not aware of??
Thanks!
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So what the hell is wrong with A Bodybuilding Competition, you don't have to worry about tearing apart your body and you don't have to wear a skirt !
keeponpumpin-Powerhouse RED !
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