Re: Muscles & Medals Old-School Strength Challenge

David Horne · David Horne on Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:27 pm

sam solomi wrote:Tried the zercher today for the first time - awkward. My gut gets in the way

sam solomi · sam solomi on Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:28 pm

Yet another reason to start my long overdue diet.

sam solomi · sam solomi on Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:24 pm

David, i'm having a few snags with transport as no one is able to give me a lift. Looks like i'm going to have to get the train up on the saturday, and stay in a hotel sat night/sun night - can you recommend a decent one that's nearby and not too overpriced?

David Horne · David Horne on Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:51 pm

Sam,
Shame about that.

I'm at a wedding on the saturday as we could have gone for a meal and chat.

There is a B&B round the corner called Albridge Hotel. There number is (01785) 254100
73 Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 4AW
This is where quite a few of the guys have stayed before, including Steve Gardener.

Hope this helps.
David

sam solomi wrote:David, i'm having a few snags with transport as no one is able to give me a lift. Looks like i'm going to have to get the train up on the saturday, and stay in a hotel sat night/sun night - can you recommend a decent one that's nearby and not too overpriced?

Lol999 · Lol999 on Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:48 pm

I'm just glad there's no running involved in these events! Spent most of today asleep after burying myself yesterday with the Kbell run Very Happy

Lol999 · Lol999 on Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:52 pm

Have we got a final list of competitors yet? barring shit happening I'm still coming.

sam solomi · sam solomi on Sun Aug 02, 2009 3:59 pm

Not sure i'm going to be able to do it, i'll make my mind up either way in the next couple of days. My SI joint has been playing up more than usual lately, even standing up at work has been painful recently. Definitely going to need to get it checked out.

David Horne · David Horne on Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:13 pm

Sam,
It's more important that you get your back looked at, and don't injure it anymore - I know about not heeding the warning signs in the past!

It's a small informal comp anyway.

sam solomi wrote:Not sure i'm going to be able to do it, i'll make my mind up either way in the next couple of days. My SI joint has been playing up more than usual lately, even standing up at work has been painful recently. Definitely going to need to get it checked out.

sam solomi · sam solomi on Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:23 pm

Some things are a no-no for the back. Stone lifting at the moment seems to be out of the question, as is anything where i have to lean back with weight on the chest. Funnily enough squats don't bother it in the slightest bit but it is on an off with deadlifts. It affected my one hand DL at the brits this year quite a lot - i wasn't able to fully stand up because the back 'locked' on the left side. At the moment i'm just doing exercises that don't affect it, that is, until i get enough money together to get treatment.

This comp looks really good, and the events suit me - i'll make a decision in the next day or 2. I'm thinking that the money i'd spend on a train/B@B and so on would be better spend on a chiro visit.

David Horne · David Horne on Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:26 pm

I'm thinking that the money i'd spend on a train/B@B and so on would be better spend on a chiro visit.

It'd be fun seeing you here, but yes a chiro visit would be better for you!

sam solomi · sam solomi on Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:38 pm

I'll listen (for a change he he) and take your advice on this one mate. Laughing

David Horne · David Horne on Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:40 pm

Good, we'll meet again. Maybe at the Whey comp at Xmas.

sam solomi wrote:I'll listen (for a change he he) and take your advice on this one mate.

sam solomi · sam solomi on Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:42 pm

Yeah i'll def. be doing that one - i'm planning on hitting a big squat then.

Stew · Stew on Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:52 pm

Elton is also out of this one, he basically cant do the Zercher squat and he isn't one to just make up the numbers so would rather not compete. I have been out of training for about 5-6 weeks after picking up an injury training for the team comp but I had a session a few days ago and seem to be healed so I still intend to come and play as its nice to see everyone although I am not expecting to much from myself as obviously I have only had 1 or 2 goes at the events.

David Horne · David Horne on Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:35 pm

It'll be good to see you Stew. I've done no Zerchers, and no training for this, just what my a/w sessions and circuits dictate. But it'll be fun.

Revised list
David Horne
Lol Owen
Jim Wylie
Richard Scott
Dave Johnson
Dave Elmer
Elizabeth Horne
Alex Horne
Mike Betty ?
Shawn Kenny ?
Stewart Killick